1972 Mercury Cougar Recalls

Recalls

Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Manufacturer	FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Mfr Report Date	19710701
NHTSA Campaign ID	81V002000
Summary	DUE TO A MANUFACTURING ERROR, CERTAIN FLEXIBLE-BLADE ENGINE COOLING FANS MAY BE SUBJECT TO FATIGUE CRACKING AND BLADE SEPARATION DURING VEHICLE OPERATION.
Remedy	DEFECTIVE FAN WILL BE REPLACED WITH ONE OF AN IMPROVED DESIGN WITHOUT CHARGE.
Notes	VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 302 OR 305 CID ENGINESAND FACTORY AIR CONDITIONING.SYSTEM: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; FLEXIBLE-BLADE ENGINE COOLING FAN.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: BROKEN BLADE FRAGMENTS MAY BE PROPELLED OUTWARDS,DAMAGING ENGINE COMPONENTS OR, POSSIBLY INJURING PERSONS IN THE VICINITY.NOTE: OWNER IS ADVISED NOT TO LEAVE THE HOOD OPEN OR HAVE THE ENGINE SERVICEDWHILE THE MOTOR IS RUNNING, UNTIL THE FAN HAS BEEN REPLACED.

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Data updated June 2024

Q: Does the 1972 Mercury Cougar have any vehicle recalls?
A: Yes, the 1972 Mercury Cougar has atleast 1 recall.

Q: What are the 1972 Mercury Cougar recalls?
A: The 1972 Mercury Cougar recalls include: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN