Recall campaign83V025000
Recall 83V025000: 1977–1979 Ford Pinto and 2 other models
Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Fan
- Report received
- Mar 1, 1983
- Manufacturer
- Ford motor company
- Potentially affected
- 83,000vehicles
- Model years
- 1977–1979
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 flexible blade engine cooling fan blades may crack and break off. This may be caused by high blade stresses that can result from vibration during vehicle operation.
Remedy
Dealer will replace the defective engine cooling fan at no cost to owner.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1977 Ford Mustang0 complaints
- 1978 Ford Mustang3 complaints
- 1977 Ford Pinto0 complaints
- 1978 Ford Pinto1 complaints
- 1979 Ford Pinto0 complaints
- 1977 Mercury Bobcat1 complaints
- 1978 Mercury Bobcat0 complaints
- 1979 Mercury Bobcat0 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.