This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
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: the contact stated while driving at various speeds the engine overheated and the fan was inoperable. There is a NHTSA recall, # 01I011000, regarding the engine and engine cooling system fan. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the VIN.
'recall campaign' Ford Taurus 1995 recalled the engine cooling fan assembly and installing circuit breaker. The consumer stated the dealer replaced the motor and fan, but never installed the breaker. The dealer found a leak in the radiator but they did not have a replacement so the vehicle was taken to another shop. After the recall was performed on June 11. 2002 the vehicle overheated on June 28, 2002. The consumer was informed by the mechanic who previously performed the recall work, stated the vehicle had a blown head gasket and possibly a cracked head from overheating. The mechanic stated the fan motor did not cause the vehicle to overheat. The consumer stated he learned of a recall regarding the head gasket which the mechanic at the dealership denied that there was a problem. The consumer returned to the dealership again and they found the fan motor and circuit breaker not working properly, they denied there was a problem, however the vehicle overheated again, and the motor had to be replaced for a second time. The battery was replaced because the vehicle would not start at times.
Engine is over heating. Manufacturer is conducting a recall for this defect including the cooling fan. However, due to the VIN, this vehicle is not included. Provide further details.
The vehicle caught on fire while parked in the driveway. The fire originated from the engine compartment, mostly on the left side. There were engine components lying on the driveway. (some of the wires were melted) there was a recall on the cooling fan #97V019000. Water was found in the trunk.
- Union, NJ, USA
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While driving my Ford Taurus(3.8L), the engine temperature went all the way up. Upon investigation smoke was coming from the cooling fan. I had the car towed to sunrise Ford, who denied that the vehicle was covered by well known recall (01V390)
While driving at 40 mph smoke started coming from the hood. A passing motorist noticed fire under consumer's vehicle and warned them. Seconds after consumer pulled over and existed the vehicle, it exploded. Consumer felt fire was related to the engine cooling fan as stated in recall 01 I 011 000, but consumer never received notification. The manufacturer claimed the recall letter was mailed out.
The consumer stated while at a stop, suddenly white smoke emitted from the vehicle. The consumer took the vehicle to a mechanic who stated 2 gaskets had blown. The blown head gaskets were the result of a failed fan bearing. The consumer felt since the failure was the result the fan bearing, she should be reimbursed all her monies. Vehicle began to over heat after the recall work was performed. To keep from over heating, the cooling system was flushed and all liquids were replaced.
Consumer states that the cooling fan seized, causing vehicle to catch on fire. Had recall 01V390000 for the cooling fan remedied in 05/03. Dealer advised that fan was operating properly at that time, so did not replace it.
Nar-per on 07/02/2003. The hose split on the air conditioner and smoke was coming from under the hood requiring the consumer not to have any air or heat. Repairs caused approx $1486.33. The consumer then received a recall, so she took the recall notice and the receipts of money spent to fix the recall problem to the dealership but they told her the warranty did not cover it. The consumer is very dissatisfied and need assistance in choosing a good warranty.
Cooling fan on my 1995 Ford Taurus burned up. I complied with [NHTSA recall no. 01V390/Ford recall no. 01S30] in Nov. 2002. I thought that was suppose to prevent this type of problem.
The consumer had the recall repair completed on 12/01 (recall # 01V390000). Approximately one year later the vehicle overheated while driving which resulted in the head gasket blowing. The dealer determined the problem was related to the engine fan which seized. On 12/02 the radiator boiled and the dealer diagnosed it as a defective fan module. The consumer had to pay for the repairs.
NHTSA#14673-01-1-011-000 engine cooling fan. Consumer states vehicle got very hot. Dealer has inpected the vehicle and could not duplicate or correct the problem.
Consumer had recall repairs made at an unauthorized dealer due to problems with authorized dealership. Consumer is requesting reimbursement for recall 01I011000 repairs relating to engine cooling fan.
The consumer was disputing charges by the dealer since repairs were not done and the dealer misrepresented what repairs were needed when the vehicle was brought to the dealer for a cooling system recall, the vehicle was loosing coolant in the reservoir and there was a slow leak from the side radiator.
NHTSA recall 01 V 390 000/manufacturer's recall 01S30 concerning engine cooling fan bearing: Dealer dobbs Ford in menghis, tn. Phone # 901//382-9090. Refused to honor recall because vehicle had over 100,000 miles on the odometer. Feel free to provide any further information.
NHTSA recall 01 V 390 000/ manufacturer's recall 01S30 concerning engine cooling fan bearing: H&L Ford in auburn, NY. Phone# 315/252-7255 was unable to honor recall because of no parts available. Feel free to provide any further information.
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- Cleveland, OH, USA