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Recall campaign81V003000

Recall 81V003000: 1976–1978 Ford Mustang

Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Fan
Report received
Dec 2, 1981
Manufacturer
Ford motor company
Potentially affected
81,807vehicles
Model years
1976–1978

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

The seven-blade engine cooling fan is subject to fatigue cracking during normal operation. Portions of the blades may separate without prior warning.

Remedy

Defective fans will be replaced with fans of an improved design without charge.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.