NHTSA Recall 77V125000: Fan (engine and engine cooling)
FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 742,000 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Ford Ford.
| NHTSA campaign | 77V125000 |
|---|---|
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › COOLING SYSTEM › FAN |
| Report received | August 16, 1977 |
| Owner notification | August 31, 1977 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
The engine fan blades on the involved vehicles may be subject to cracking due to stresses generated during normal operation. Blades may fracture and fragments would be propelled from the rotating fan.
Safety risk
Not provided.
Remedy
Dealer will replace all suspect fans without charge to owners.
Notes
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped 351m, 400, 460 engines for 1976and 1977 ford and mercury cars, 302 and 351w cid engines for 1977 ford cars and400 for 1977 lincoln.system: engine and engine cooling; fan.consequences of defect: fragments propelled from a rotating fan may causedamage to other engine components. If the hood is open at the time of failure,blade fragments may fly from the engine and cause serious injuries to nearbypersons.note: vehicle should not be serviced with the hood open and the engine runninguntil the problem has been corrected.
Vehicles covered by recall 77V125000
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.