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.
Contacts
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.
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Ford, Mercury dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 80V104000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.