1992-1995 Ford Taurus, Ford Tempo and others recall: fan

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on February 25, 1997. It covers about 75,200 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 75,200
reported: Feb 25, 1997
owners notified: Mar 31, 1997
related complaints: 2,679

Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan

What is wrong: These vehicles are originally sold or currently registered in the following states: alaska, iowa, minnesota, nebraska, north dakota, and south dakota. The vehicles involved are 1992-1994 tempo/topaz vehicles with 3.0l engines; 1994 tempo/topaz with 2.3l engines; 1992-1995 taurus/sable with 3.8l engines; 1994-1995 taurus/sable with 3.0l engines and 1992-1994 lincoln continental vehicles with 3.8l engines. During high winds, heavy, blowing and drifting snow, and low temperatures, the engine cooling fan can become blocked or frozen with snow. The fan motor may not rotate and could overheat.
Risk: This condition can cause smoke or flames from the fan and/or shroud, the fan electrical wiring, or the fan motor resulting in a vehicle fire.
Remedy: Dealers will install an electrical jumper harness containing an automatic resetting circuit breaker to protect the fan motor low speed circuitry from overheating.

Recall number 97V019000

Affected vehicles

Ford Taurus 1992-1995 1992 1993 1994 1995
Ford Tempo 1992-1994 1992 1993 1994
Lincoln Continental 1992-1994 1992 1993 1994
Mercury Sable 1992-1995 1992 1993 1994 1995
Mercury Topaz 1992-1994 1992 1993 1994

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 2,679 complaints about engine problems.

1992 Ford Taurus 1993 Ford Taurus 1994 Ford Taurus 1995 Ford Taurus 1992 Ford Tempo 1993 Ford Tempo 1994 Ford Tempo 1992 Lincoln Continental 1993 Lincoln Continental 1994 Lincoln Continental 1992 Mercury Sable 1993 Mercury Sable

Questions about recall 97V019000

Is there a recall on the 1992-1995 Ford Taurus, Ford Tempo and others fan?

Yes. Recall 97V019000, reported on February 25, 1997, covers about 75,200 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 97V019000?

Dealers will install an electrical jumper harness containing an automatic resetting circuit breaker to protect the fan motor low speed circuitry from overheating.

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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