Recall 80V-104: 1974 Ford Ford, 1974 Mercury Mercury

FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall for engine and engine cooling, reported to NHTSA on Aug 6, 1980, covering about 253,500 vehicles.

NHTSA number
80V-104
Report date
Aug 6, 1980
Vehicles affected
253,500
Owners notified
Oct 21, 1980

The problem

Some of the engine cooling fans on the involved vehicles may be subject to high blade stresses that can result from resonant vibration inputs occurring during normal vehicle operation.

The fix

The dealer will replace the existing engine cooling fans with fans of a different five blade design at no charge to owner.

Notes

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 400 cid engines (Fiveblade engine cooling fans).system: engine and engine cooling; fans.consequences of defect: this condition can result in fatigue cracking of bladesand fragments eventually may separate without prior warning from a crackedblade. Fragments propelled from the rotating fan could cause damage tounderhood components and could result in personal injury if the hood is open atthe time.note: it is imperative that the defect be corrected before any service isperformed with the hood open and the engine running.

Recall details

ManufacturerFORD MOTOR COMPANY
ComponentEngine and Engine Cooling › Cooling System › Fan
Recall started byNHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation)
NHTSA campaign number80V104000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Ford Ford1974All years
Mercury Mercury1974All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 80V-104?

Some of the engine cooling fans on the involved vehicles may be subject to high blade stresses that can result from resonant vibration inputs occurring during normal vehicle operation.

How is recall 80V-104 fixed?

The dealer will replace the existing engine cooling fans with fans of a different five blade design at no charge to owner.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.