NHTSA Recall 78V226000: Fan (engine and engine cooling)
FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 120,000 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Ford Granada.
| NHTSA campaign | 78V226000 |
|---|---|
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › COOLING SYSTEM › FAN |
| Report received | October 17, 1978 |
| Owner notification | November 1, 1978 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
The engine cooling fan blades may crack under high speed operating conditions. Fragments may separate and damage the engine components, and if the hood is open and the engine is running, blade fragments could fly out from the vehicle and injure nearby persons.
Safety risk
Not provided.
Remedy
The dealer will, where necessary, install a new fan free of charge.
Notes
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 250 cid engines withseven blade cooling fans.system: engine cooling; engine cooling fan.note: do not operate the engine with the hood open until the fan assembly canbe inspected and the necessary corrections made.
Vehicles covered by recall 78V226000
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.