As per Ford policy, if there is a general recall (not a safety recall) and the part is not broken they will not replace it. I work at a news station and am currently getting one of the reporters to work on this story. If it is a safety recall (and I believe the fan fuse recall is safety) they are supposed to change it. Check out alldata.com for more info.
Bigmoneyracing, the only problem with what you were saying is PROVING that you had the car in there for that particular problem. If they fail to write it up correctly, then you can't prove they looked at it before the warranty was up. After my dealings with one local dealer (who my dad GREW UP WITH) who screwed me by changing the sheet I signed making up some crap about me asking about my heater/blower switch so that they could charge me a diagnostic fee, I get copies of everything I sign now and make sure the problem/complaint is written up correctly.
As for Ford giving you the part, you could always write letters to Ann O'Neill (head of vehicle recall programs) or make a HUGE deal in the showroom. It is amazing what you can get when you make a fuss in front of shopping customers.
I just prefer to get the parts from Bill or Ford Parts Online and have my mechanic install. It is worth the money for piece of mind. Good luck!
