1995 Ford Mustang, Ford Taurus and others recall: fan
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on December 21, 2001. It covers about 695,260 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 695,260
- reported
- Dec 21, 2001
- owners notified
- Dec 28, 2002
- related complaints
- 829
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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 number 01V390000
Affected vehicles
- Ford Mustang 1995 1995
- Ford Taurus 1995 1995
- Mercury Sable 1995 1995
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 829 complaints about engine problems.
Questions about recall 01V390000
Is there a recall on the 1995 Ford Mustang, Ford Taurus and others fan?
Yes. Recall 01V390000, reported on December 21, 2001, covers about 695,260 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 01V390000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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