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1993 Mercury TOPAZ Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System Fan Recall


NHTSA Recall #	13753
NHTSA Compaign #	97V019000
MFG Compaign #	97S66
Manufacturer	FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Supplier	MERCURY
Brand	MERCURY
Model	TOPAZ
Model Year	1993
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Date of notification	31/03/97
Begin date of manufacuring	22/07/91
End date of manufacturing	18/11/94
Type of recall	V
Recall initiator	ODI
Report received	25/02/97
Report created	26/02/97
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FMV safety standard number
Estimated number of affected units	75200
Defect summary	These vehicles are originally sold or currently registered in the following states: alaska, iowa, minnesota, nebraska, north dakota, and south dakota. The vehicles involved are 1992-1994 tempo/topaz vehicles with 3. 0l engines; 1994 tempo/topaz with 2. 3l engines; 1992-1995 taurus/sable with 3. 8l engines; 1994-1995 taurus/sable with 3. 0l engines and 1992-1994 lincoln continental vehicles with 3. 8l engines. During high winds, heavy, blowing and drifting snow, and low temperatures, the engine cooling fan can become blocked or frozen with snow. The fan motor may not rotate and could overheat.
Consequence summary	This condition can cause smoke or flames from the fan and/or shroud, the fan electrical wiring, or the fan motor resulting in a vehicle fire.
Corrective action	Dealers will install an electrical jumper harness containing an automatic resetting circuit breaker to protect the fan motor low speed circuitry from overheating.
Recall notes	Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin april 15, 1997. Notes:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

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1993 Mercury TOPAZ Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System Fan Recall

1993 Mercury TOPAZ Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System Fan Recall

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