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Model year record
1976 Ford Mustang
3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 2 owner complaints on file.
Pictured: the 1974–1978 generation. Matthew P, Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Recalls
Recall campaign NHTSA 81V003000
Component Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan
Manufacturer FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected 81,807
Reported to NHTSA 1981-12-02
Owners notified 1981-03-20
Defect description THE SEVEN-BLADE ENGINE COOLING FAN IS SUBJECT TO FATIGUE CRACKING DURING NORMAL OPERATION. PORTIONS OF THE BLADES MAY SEPARATE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Manufacturer remedy DEFECTIVE FANS WILL BE REPLACED WITH FANS OF AN IMPROVED DESIGN WITHOUT CHARGE.
Recall campaign NHTSA 76V170000
Component Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturer FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected 372,584
Reported to NHTSA 1976-10-29
Owners notified 1976-11-15
Manufacturer remedy No remedy is listed yet. This typically indicates the manufacturer reported the defect before finalizing a repair procedure.
Recall campaign NHTSA 76V112000
Component Seats: front assembly: recliner
Manufacturer FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected 6,373
Reported to NHTSA 1976-07-20
Owners notified 1976-08-12
Manufacturer remedy No remedy is listed yet. This typically indicates the manufacturer reported the defect before finalizing a repair procedure.
Owner complaints A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.