Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #97V019000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 97V019000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 75,200 affected units, FORD/ENGINE COOLING FAN, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

These vehicles are originally sold or currently registered in the following states: alaska, iowa, minnesota, nebraska, north dakota, and south dakota. the vehicles involved are 1992-1994 tempo/topaz vehicles with 3.0l engines; 1994 tempo/topaz with 2.3l engines; 1992-1995 taurus/sable with 3.8l engines; 1994-1995 taurus/sable with 3.0l engines and 1992-1994 lincoln continental vehicles with 3.8l engines. During high winds, heavy, blowing and drifting snow, and low temperatures, the engine cooling fan can become blocked or frozen with snow. the fan motor may not rotate and could overheat.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install an electrical jumper harness containing an automatic resetting circuit breaker to protect the fan motor low speed circuitry from overheating.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 97V019000

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Report Received Date: 1997-02-25T00:00:00

Subject: Ford/engine cooling fan

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling

Potentially Affected Units: 75,200

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 97S66

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: These vehicles are originally sold or currently registered in the following states: alaska, iowa, minnesota, nebraska, north dakota, and south dakota. the vehicles involved are 1992-1994 tempo/topaz vehicles with 3.0l engines; 1994 tempo/topaz with 2.3l engines; 1992-1995 taurus/sable with 3.8l engines; 1994-1995 taurus/sable with 3.0l engines and 1992-1994 lincoln continental vehicles with 3.8l engines. During high winds, heavy, blowing and drifting snow, and low temperatures, the engine cooling fan can become blocked or frozen with snow. the fan motor may not rotate and could overheat.

Consequence Summary: This condition can cause smoke or flames from the fan and/or shroud, the fan electrical wiring, or the fan motor resulting in a vehicle fire.

Corrective Action: Dealers will install an electrical jumper harness containing an automatic resetting circuit breaker to protect the fan motor low speed circuitry from overheating.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 97V019000

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