Engine & cooling

1978 Ford Mustang Engine problems

No owner has filed a complaint about the 1978 Ford Mustang's engine & cooling with NHTSA. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.

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Complaints: 0
Recalls: 2
Crashes: 0
Fires: 0
Injuries: 0
Deaths: 0

Engine recalls for the 1978 Ford Mustang

Engine and engine cooling: fan

83V025000Mar 1, 198383,000 vehicles affected

The problem: The flexible blade engine cooling fan blades may crack and break off. This may be caused by high blade stresses that can result from vibration during vehicle operation.
The fix: Dealer will replace the defective engine cooling fan at no cost to owner.

Engine and engine cooling: fan

81V003000Dec 2, 198181,807 vehicles affected

The problem: The seven-blade engine cooling fan is subject to fatigue cracking during normal operation. Portions of the blades may separate without prior warning.
The fix: Defective fans will be replaced with fans of an improved design without charge.

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Mustang engine problems, every year

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked 2 days ago. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

1978 Ford Mustang Engine problems

Engine recalls for the 1978 Ford Mustang

Engine complaints

Ford Mustang engine complaints by year

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