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NHTSA Recall 84V078000: Fan (engine and engine cooling)

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 810,000 vehicles. It affects 6 models including the Ford Granada.

810,000
vehicles potentially affected
6
models affected
1984
owners notified (July 31)
NHTSA campaign84V078000
ComponentENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › COOLING SYSTEM › FAN
Report receivedJune 26, 1984
Owner notificationJuly 31, 1984
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Blades may crack and may, over a period of time, loosen from fan assembly.

Safety risk

Not provided.

Remedy

Fan assembly will be replaced without charge.

Notes

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 250, 302, 351 or 400 cidengines and air conditioning.system: engine and engine cooling; fans.consequences of defect: blade pieces may damage components under the hood. Ifhood is opened while engine is operating, persons standing nearby may beinjured if the fan breaks.note: impending blade failure may be evidenced by rattling or vibration.

Vehicles covered by recall 84V078000

Make and modelModel years
Ford Granada1978, 1979
Ford LTD II1977
Ford Ranchero1977
Ford Thunderbird1977
Mercury Cougar1977
Mercury Monarch1978, 1979

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.