NHTSA Recall 80V104000: Fan (engine and engine cooling)
FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 253,500 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Ford Ford.
| NHTSA campaign | 80V104000 |
|---|---|
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › COOLING SYSTEM › FAN |
| Report received | August 6, 1980 |
| Owner notification | October 21, 1980 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
Not provided.
Remedy
The dealer will replace the existing engine cooling fans with fans of a different five blade design at no charge to owner.
Notes
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 80V104000
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.