Safety Recall NHTSA · 81V003000 Reported December 2, 1981

Engine cooling system:fan

Q: What is recall 81V003000?

NHTSA recall 81V003000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on December 2, 1981. It addresses: Engine cooling system:fan. The recall affects approximately 81,807 vehicles , with the defect involving the Engine And Engine Cooling component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Ford Motor Company · Engine And Engine Cooling · 81,807 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

81V003000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Ford Motor Company

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling

Vehicles Affected

81,807

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

December 2, 1981

Defect Summary

The seven-blade engine cooling fan is subject to fatigue cracking during normal operation. Portions of the blades may separate without prior warning.

Corrective Action

Defective fans will be replaced with fans of an improved design without charge.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference recall ID 81V003000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 81V003000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 81V003000?

NHTSA recall 81V003000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on December 2, 1981. It addresses: Engine cooling system:fan. The recall affects approximately 81,807 vehicles, with the defect involving the Engine And Engine Cooling component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 81V003000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.