1974 FORD FORD Recalls (2)

Campaign:
80V104000 on 08/20/1980
Component:
Engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan
Manufactured:
07/31/1973 - 07/31/1974
Affected:
253,500
Defect:
Some of the engine cooling fans on the involved vehicles may be subject to high blade stresses that can result from resonant vibration inputs occurring during normal vehicle operation.
Correction:
The dealer will replace the existing engine cooling fans with fans of a different five blade design at no charge to owner.
Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 400 cid engines (fiveblade engine cooling fans).system: engine and engine cooling; fans.consequences of defect: this condition can result in fatigue cracking of bladesand fragments eventually may separate without prior warning from a crackedblade. fragments propelled from the rotating fan could cause damage tounderhood components and could result in personal injury if the hood is open atthe time.note: it is imperative that the defect be corrected before any service isperformed with the hood open and the engine running.

Campaign:
81V008000 on 02/11/1981
Component:
Power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication (prndl)
Manufactured:
08/31/1969 - 07/31/1980
Affected:
21,000,000
Defect:
This is a manufacturer"s notice to advise owners of proper vehicle operation. the parking gear may not be securely engaged after the operator has attempted to shift to park. the vehicle may appear to be in park though actually in reverse. this could allow the vehicle to move unexpectedly.
Correction:
Owners will be provided with a self-sticking label containing important safety precautions as a daily reminder of the serious hazards of unexpected vehicle motion. it should be placed inside the vehicle in an easily seen location.
Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles and light trucks equipped with fmx,c-3, c-4, c-6, or jatco automatic transmissions.system: power train; automatic transmission.consequences of defect: unexpected vehicle movement may result in accident,injury or death, especially to persons in the path of the vehicle.note: drivers should observe these steps: 1) make certain gear lever is engagedin park, 2) set parking brake fully, and 3) shut off ignition.

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