Recall campaign81V002000
Recall 81V002000: 1972–1973 Ford Mustang and 1 other model
Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Fan
- Report received
- Dec 2, 1981
- Manufacturer
- Ford motor company
- Potentially affected
- 123,453vehicles
- Model years
- 1972–1973
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
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.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1972 Ford Mustang0 complaints
- 1973 Ford Mustang0 complaints
- 1972 Mercury Cougar0 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.