Ford Galaxie 1974

Model Galaxie made in 1974 by Ford got 1 consumer complain as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference to tires. . There was one recall concerning engine and engine cooling .

Model 1974

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN
80V143000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 08/01/1972 to 08/01/1974V (Vehicle)31440001/02/1981ODIFORD MOTOR COMPANY11/07/198012/09/1980
Defect SummarySome 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.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer will replace defective fan with one of an improved five-bladed design, without charge to owner.
NotesVehicle 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.

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
TIRES - TREAD/BELT
03/12/20031
 The right rear tire experienced tread separation. *jb