Mercury Recall : Ford/Engine Cooling Fan

1995 Mercury Sable

Should this occur, excessive heat could be generated which could melt the fan motor electrical connector. Components inside the cooling fan motor could ignite potentially resulting in an underhood fire.

Engine And Engine Cooling — Cooling System — Fan

Summary
This is not a safety recall in accordance with the Safety Act. However, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the Agency. Vehicle description: 1995 Taurus/Sable passenger vehicles equipped with 3.0L and 3.8L engines and 1995 Ford mustang vehicles with 3.8L and 5.0L engines. It is possible for the engine cooling fan bearing to seize.
Actions
Dealers will replace the engine cooling fan motor assembly at no charge to consumers. Ford is extending the limited warranty on the engine cooling fan motor to a total of 8 years or 100,000 miles from the warranty start date, whichever occurs first. This coverage is automatically transferred to subsequent owners at no charge. If the vehicle already has more than 100,000 miles, this coverage will last until June 30, 2002. If the consumer has paid to have this service done before December 2001, Ford is offering a refund. Owners can contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332, concerning this program.
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Date Announced
DEC 21, 2001
Vehicles Affected
695,260
NHTSA Campaign #
01I011000
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