NHTSA Recall 77V097000: Fan (engine and engine cooling)
FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 471,535 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Ford Ranchero.
| NHTSA campaign | 77V097000 |
|---|---|
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › COOLING SYSTEM › FAN |
| Report received | June 20, 1977 |
| Owner notification | June 16, 1977 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Seven-blade cooling fans installed on the involved vehicles may be subject to fatigue cracking of the blades due to stresses generated during normal vehicle operation.
Safety risk
Not provided.
Remedy
Dealer will replace seven blade fan with a fan of five blade design, without charge to owner.
Notes
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 302, 351, or 400 cidengines and air conditioning.system: engine and engine cooling; fan.consequences of defect: blades may become fragmented and pieces could bepropelled in all directions, damaging other engine components. Nearby personscould be seriously injured if the hood is open at the time of failure.note: vehicle should not be serviced with the hood open and the engine runninguntil the problem has been corrected.
Vehicles covered by recall 77V097000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.