NHTSA Recall 80V144000
NHTSA Campaign Id 80V144000; Date: Nov. 7, 1980
Recalled Vehicles:
1977 Ford Ltd Ii; 1977 Ford Thunderbird; 1977 Mercury Cougar
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:fan
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 209,100
Recall Summary:
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 lead to fatigue cracking of the blades. Portions of the blade may separate from the fan assembly without prior warning.
How to Fix:
Dealer will replace fan with an improved five-bladed version without charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 351 cid engines and airconditioning. System: engine cooling; fan. Consequences of defect: blade fragments propelled from a rotating fan may causedamage to underhood components and personal injury to bystanders if the hood isopen.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 2, 1981
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