Large Recall NHTSA · 01V390000 Reported December 21, 2001

Ford/engine cooling fan bearing

Ford Motor Company · Engine And Engine Cooling · 695,260 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
01V390000
Manufacturer Campaign
01S30
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Component
Engine And Engine Cooling
Vehicles Affected
695,260
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
December 21, 2001

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: taurus/sable vehicles equipped with 3.0l and 3.8l engines and mustang vehicles with 3.8l and 5.0l engines. it is possible for the engine cooling fan bearing to seize.

Safety Consequence

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.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the engine cooling fan assembly and install a circuit breaker. if the cooling fan is inoperative, the fan and motor assembly will be replaced. owner notification began december 28, 2001. 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 1-866-436-7332.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference recall ID 01V390000 or campaign 01S30.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 01V390000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 01V390000?

NHTSA recall 01V390000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on December 21, 2001. It addresses: Ford/engine cooling fan bearing. The recall affects approximately 695,260 vehicles, with the defect involving the Engine And Engine Cooling component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 01V390000 or the manufacturer campaign number 01S30. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.