Recall - Valve Cover Gasket Inspection/Replacement: Overview

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PLEASE ENSURE THAT COPIES OF THIS BULLETIN ARE ROUTED TO YOUR PARTS AND SERVICE PERSONNEL

July, 1989

TO: Selected North American Ford and Lincoln-Mercury Product Dealers and Affiliated Ford Motor Companies

SUBJECT: Safety Recall 89S65 - 1985 1/2 Escort and Lynx Cars Equipped With 1.9L Engines For Inspection and, if Necessary, Replacement of Rocker Arm Cover Gaskets

AFFECTED VEHICLES

All 1985 1/2 Escort and Lynx cars equipped with 1.9L engines.

REASON FOR RECALL


The rocker arm cover gasket may split over time. Should this occur, engine oil could leak from the rocker cover onto a hot exhaust manifold. Oil leaking on a hot manifold under certain conditions could ignite, possibly causing an engine compartment fire.

To correct this condition, the rocker arm cover gasket will be inspected and, if necessary, replaced.

REFUNDS

Refunds will be provided to owners who have paid for service as a result of this condition. Refunds will include the costs of parts, labor and any deductable charges.

Refer to the Warranty and Policy Manual for instructions in preparing a Form 1863 for customer refunds. In addition, you must also fill out a Form 1864 (See Attachment II).

ATTACHMENTS Attachment I
- Administrative Information

Attachment II
- Labor Allowances
- Parts Ordering Information

Attachment III
- Technical Information