Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Fan

Ford Mustang

Reported Dec 2, 198181,807 vehicles affectedFORD MOTOR COMPANYBuilt Nov 1, 1975 – Dec 1, 1977

The defect

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

The remedy

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

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Vehicles in this recall

Ford Mustang

1976 1977 1978

Notes

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 302 cid engines.system: engine and engine cooling; flexible blade fans.consequences of defect: flying pieces from a rotating fan create a risk ofdamage to underhood components and may cause personal injury to nearbyindividuals.note: engine should not be left running with the hood open until the fan hasbeen replaced.

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