| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 77V097000 |
| Summary | SEVEN-BLADE COOLING FANS INSTALLED ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY BE SUBJECT TO FATIGUE CRACKING OF THE BLADES DUE TO STRESSES GENERATED DURING NORMAL VEHICLE OPERATION. |
| Remedy | DEALER WILL REPLACE SEVEN BLADE FAN WITH A FAN OF FIVE BLADE DESIGN, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER. |
| Notes | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 302, 351, OR 400 CIDENGINES AND AIR CONDITIONING.SYSTEM: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; FAN.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: BLADES MAY BECOME FRAGMENTED AND PIECES COULD BEPROPELLED IN ALL DIRECTIONS, DAMAGING OTHER ENGINE COMPONENTS. NEARBY PERSONSCOULD BE SERIOUSLY INJURED IF THE HOOD IS OPEN AT THE TIME OF FAILURE.NOTE: VEHICLE SHOULD NOT BE SERVICED WITH THE HOOD OPEN AND THE ENGINE RUNNINGUNTIL THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN CORRECTED. |
| Component | STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Mfr Report Date | 19720301 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 72V240000 |
| Notes | FORD CAMPAIGN NO H-5B.W/POWER STEERING.POSSIBILITY THAT POWER STEERING GEARASSEMBLIES WERE BUILT WITH WORM AND VALVE ASSEMBLY TORSION ROD LOCK PININADVERTENTLY OMITTED.IF CONDITION EXISTS, COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERINGCONTROL.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND INSTALLING PIN WHERE NECESSARY.) |
Data updated January 2023
1972 Mercury Montego Recall FAQs (show)
Q: Does the 1972 Mercury Montego have any vehicle recalls?
A: Yes, the 1972 Mercury Montego has atleast 2 recalls.Q: What are the 1972 Mercury Montego recalls?
A: The 1972 Mercury Montego recalls include: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN, STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION).
A: Yes, the 1972 Mercury Montego has atleast 2 recalls.Q: What are the 1972 Mercury Montego recalls?
A: The 1972 Mercury Montego recalls include: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN, STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION).