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Vehicle recall 80V143000 · November 7, 1980

Ford Custom, Galaxie and 2 more models

Some of the flexible five-blade engine cooling fans may be subject to high blade stresses that can result from resonant vibration inputs occurring during normal vehicle operation.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
Some of the flexible five-blade engine cooling fans may be subject to high blade stresses that can result from resonant vibration inputs occurring during normal vehicle operation. This can result in the blades cracking due to fatigue, and portions of the blade may separate from the fan assembly without prior warning.
Remedy
Dealer will replace defective fan with one of an improved five-bladed design, without charge to owner.
Notes
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 351W cid engines and airconditioning.system: engine cooling; fan.consequences of defect: blade portions propelled from a rotating fan may damageunderhood components and cause personal injury to bystanders if the hood isopen.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
80V143000
Reported to NHTSA
November 7, 1980
Filed by
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Owner notification
January 2, 1981
Vehicles potentially affected
314,400
Initiated by
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components
Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Fan
Recall 80V143000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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