Recall campaign; 97V019000 consumer received recall notice in reference to circuit breaker. After the recall repairs, the consumer discovered the signals were not working. The consumer had taken the vehicle to the dealer for recall repairs. After picking up the vehicle, the consumer discovered that the directional signals were not working and the engine stalled out at low speeds and at stop lights, cutting out the power brakes and the power steering. The dealer claimed the problems were unrelated with the recall.

- New York, NY, USA

Several unexpected experiences with cooling system failure. Recall numbers; 97V019000, 01V390000, & 01I011000.

- New York, NY, USA

While driving 60 mph the fan motor caught on fire. The consumer managed to pull over and had the vehicle towed. The dealership has been notified but did not resolve the problem.

- Harrisburg, PA, USA

While having the air conditioning serviced the engine over heated due to the fan not responding to temperature raising. A service campaign was issued by the manufacture but the failure occured (2) weeks after the deadline. The manufacture is not assisting with this campaign. NHTSA campaign number 01I011 engine cooling system.

- Brodhead, WI, USA

Consumer states engine cooling fan failed prior to receiving safety recall 01S30 relating to the engine cooling fan. Consumer is requesting reimbursement for repairs paid out of pocket. Consumer no longer has vehicle in her posession due to an accident.

- Pontiac, MI, USA

Consumer states that while driving the fan on the vehicle stopped and the engine overheated. The consumer could not drive the vehicle. Contacted dealer and the dealer is not willing to do anything. The consumer stated that the dealer replaced the engine cooling fan. But was advised that the fan will not operate due to a blown or shorted constant control relay module.

- Brooklyn, NY, USA

Lionel barnet, P.a. who is writing on behalf of Mr. Bader states that the owner recevied notice of safety recall 01S30/O1M09 relating to cooling fan motor failure. Prior to receipt of recall notice, Mr. Bader, a qualified automotive mechanic, found it necessary to repair his vehicle due to overheating and discovered that the fan motor had seized. Mr. Bader is requesting reimbursement of the reasonable charges he incurred in repairing his vehicle without further delay.

- Miami, FL, USA

Parts for recall 01V390000 concerning engine cooling fan bearing were not available for months. While waiting for parts, vehicle caught on fire.

- Slayton, MN, USA

This was repaired at berge Ford in mesa, AZ. This is the second complaint related to this engine cooling fan failure. I have had to take the car back for additional work that I believe was caused by the cooling fan failure. The harmonic balancer warped from the engine heat and welded itself to the crank shaft. Both had to be replaced at an additional cost of $1460 I feel that berge Ford or Ford Motor Company should reimburse me for the repairs due to the negligence of their service people.

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

Vehicle caught on fire. There was a recall letter sent to consumer, (01I011000) the fire was due to the conditions stated in the recall letter. Consumer is looking for assistance to cover the costs of repair to vehicle.

- Walpole , MA, USA

Recall O1I011000 dealer replaced only the resistor in April. When I questioned them about this replacing the cooling fan I was told "if the cooling fan was going to fail, it would have failed at that time." On 06/14/2002 the engine coling fan failed. I had the car towed to berge Ford in mesa, AZ. 480-497-7600. The dealer inspected the vehicle. The radiator exploded from the heat. Sergio told me that the engine cooling fan failure is was the root of all the damage. The dealer refused to cover the cost of the repairs. They did cover the cost of the engine cooling fan. They also refused to provide a rental car per direction of the recall letter. That was an additional $157.15 cost to me. I would like to know what action I can take to recover my costs? one last thing, as I was filling out this form I noticed berge Ford had recorded the vehicle mileage incorrectly for my vehicle. John rediken is my normal service consultant.

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

Recall O1I011000 repairs were done, dealer replaced cooling fan resistor. While driving engine cooling fan failed. Dealer has inspected vehicle. On 14-Jun-02 at berge Ford mesa, AZ 480-497-7600.

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

Head gasket has cracked and engine overheated while consumer was driving. Contacted dealer who was not willing to do anything. Consumer adds malfunction of fan motor recall was the cause of the head gasket.

- Arvada, CO, USA

Timing cover gasket, crankshaft, motor mounts and radiator assembly failed. The consumer stated that all these repairs were made after the warranty had expired, an under hood fire occurred on 02-Jan-2002, the next day consumer became aware of recall 97V019 regarding possibility of cooling fan bearing seizing causing vehicle fire.

- Brick, NJ, USA

Timing cover gasket, crankshaft, motor mounts and radiator assembly failed. The consumer stated that all these repairs were made after the warranty had expired, an under hood fire occurred on 02-Jan-2002, the next day consumer became aware of recall 97V019 regarding possibility of cooling fan bearing seizing causing vehicle fire.

- Brick, NJ, USA

Received recall notice 01 I 011 000. Contacted dealership, and was informed no parts were available. Checked later, and given same information. This has been a month and a half since receiving notice.

- Cleveland, OH, USA

Consumer contacted dealer on several occasions in reference to NHTSA recall 01V390000/manufacturer's recall 01S30. Dealer has stated that parts were not available, parts were on backorder.

- Norwell, MA, USA

NHTSA recall 01V390000/ manufacturer's recall 01S30. Took vehicle in to be repaired. Dealer replaced circuit breaker, but dealer refused to replace defective cooling fan motor.

- Ocala, FL, USA

Vehicle started to smoke/temperature gauge went to high. Called dealer, and they towed vehicle. A mechanic states that engine cooling fan was not blowing. Dealer replaced engine, and charged consumer for engine cooling fan for which there was a recall. Consumer's vehicle was not included in recall due to VIN.

- Alan Park, MI, USA

The cooling fan caused a fire.

- Wooster, OH, USA