Ford Mustang 1977
Model Mustang made in 1977 by Ford got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline.
Model 1977
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | ||||||||||||||||
| 81V003000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 11/01/1975 to 12/01/1977 | V (Vehicle) | 81807 | 03/20/1981 | ODI | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 12/02/1981 | 02/12/1981 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The seven-blade engine cooling fan is subject to fatigue cracking during normal operation. portions of the blades may separate without prior warning. | |||||||||||||||
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| Corrective Summary | Defective fans will be replaced with fans of an improved design without charge. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 302 cid engines.system: engine and engine cooling; flexible blade fans.consequences of defect: flying pieces from a rotating fan create a risk ofdamage to underhood components and may cause personal injury to nearbyindividuals.note: engine should not be left running with the hood open until the fan hasbeen replaced. | |||||||||||||||
| 83V025000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 08/01/1976 to 07/01/1978 | V (Vehicle) | 83000 | 03/22/1983 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/01/1983 | 03/11/1983 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
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| Corrective Summary | Dealer will replace the defective engine cooling fan at no cost to owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 2.8 liter engines andoptional air conditioning.system: engine; engine cooling fan.consequences of defect: a blade fragment may separate from the fan assemblywithout prior warning. a broken blade or fragment may damage under-hoodcomponents.note: if the hood is open when blade separation occurs, persons near thevehicle could be seriously injured. | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
| 76V140000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | V (Vehicle) | 18000 | 09/20/1976 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 09/14/1976 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
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| Notes | Ford campaign no 203.vehicles equipped with 2.3 litre engines and holleymodel 5200 carburetors.possibility a power valve restrictor cross drillingplug installed at base of the carburetor fuel bowl may loosen or dislodgebecause of inadequate staking.a loose or missing plug would permit spillageof gasoline and cause an accumulation of underhood fuel vapors and thepotential for underhood fire.(correct by inspecting and applying epoxy sealerover plug and surroundings area of the fuel bowl).passenger vehicle. | |||||||||||||||