Vehicle recall 84V078000 · June 26, 1984
Ford Granada, Mercury Monarch and 4 more models
Blades may crack and may, over a period of time, loosen from fan assembly.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Blades may crack and may, over a period of time, loosen from fan assembly.
- Remedy
- Fan assembly will be replaced without charge.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 250, 302, 351 or 400 cidengines and air conditioning.system: engine and engine cooling; fans.consequences of defect: blade pieces may damage components under the hood. Ifhood is opened while engine is operating, persons standing nearby may beinjured if the fan breaks.note: impending blade failure may be evidenced by rattling or vibration.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 84V078000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 26, 1984
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Owner notification
- July 31, 1984
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 810,000
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Fan
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford Granada (1978-1979): 1979, 1978
- Ford LTD II (1977): 1977
- Ford Ranchero (1977): 1977
- Ford Thunderbird (1977): 1977
- Mercury Cougar (1977): 1977
- Mercury Monarch (1978-1979): 1979, 1978
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