Defect Description For Recall
Some Of The Flexible Five-Blade Engine Cooling Fans May Be Subject To High Blade Stresses That Can Result From Resonant Vibration Inputs Occurring During Normal Vehicle Operation. This Can Result In The Blades Cracking Due To Fatigue, And Portions Of The Blade May Separate From The Fan Assembly Without Prior Warning.
Make Of Vehicle
FORD
Model Of Vehicle
CUSTOM
Year
1973
Recall Campaign Number
80V143000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
Dealer Will Replace DefeCTIve Fan With One Of An Improved Five-Bladed Design, Without Charge To Owner.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
19720801
End Of Manufacture
19740801
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
314400
Date Owners Notified
19810102
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Date Report Received
19801107