| 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. |
Data updated January 2023
1972 Mercury Cougar Recall FAQs (show)
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.
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.