Cooling system: fanRecall 78V-153 · Ford vehicles

FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 78V-153 covers 125,000 Ford vehicles for a cooling system: fan problem, reported to NHTSA on July 3, 1978.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected125,0004 models

ReportedJul 3, 1978Owners notified Nov 2, 1978

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 78V153000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

THE ENGINE COOLING FAN BLADES MAY CRACK AND CHIP DUE TO HIGH STRESSES CAUSED BY VIBRATIONS. THE CHIPPED PIECES OF THE BLADE COULD FLY INTO THE UNDERHOOD COMPONENTS. ALSO, THESE PIECES COULD FLY OUT FROM THE VEHICLE IF THE HOOD IS OPEN AND THE ENGINE IS RUNNING.

What to do

The fix

THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE EXISTING FAN BLADE ASSEMBLY WITH ONE OF ANOTHER DESIGN AT NO COST TO OWNER.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.SYSTEM: ENGINE COOLING; FANS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE BLADE FRAGMENTS COULD CAUSE ENGINE DAMAGE AND, IFHOOD IS OPEN, SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY TO NEARBY PERSONS.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

4 models

Vehicles in this recall

Ford B Series1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977

Ford F Series1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977

Ford L8001970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977

Ford LN Series1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977

Built from August 1, 1970 to September 1, 1977. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.