NHTSA Recall 01V390000
NHTSA Campaign Id 01V390000; Date: Dec. 21, 2001
Should this occur, excessive heat could be generated which could melt the fan motor electrical connector. Components inside the cooling fan motor could ignite potentially resulting in an underhood fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
1995 Ford Mustang; 1995 Ford Taurus; 1995 Mercury Sable
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:fan
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 695,260
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: taurus/sable vehicles equipped with 3. 0l and 3. 8l engines and mustang vehicles with 3. 8l and 5. 0l engines. It is possible for the engine cooling fan bearing to seize.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect the engine cooling fan assembly and install a circuit breaker. If the cooling fan is inoperative, the fan and motor assembly will be replaced. Owner notification began December 28, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.
Recall Notes:
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 28, 2002
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