Recall - Emission Control Modifications: Overview

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Date in Owner Letter: Sept., 1989


RECALL NUMBER 89E76

Date Sept., 1989


TO: All Ford and Lincoln-Mercury Dealers

SUBJECT: Emissions Recall 89E76 - Recall of Certain 49-States 1985 and 1986-Model 1.9 Liter Engine-Equipped Passenger Cars for Emission Control System Modifications.

IN CARES/OASIS - YES LISTINGS - YES RETURN REMOVED PARTS - NO - SCRAP REMOVED PARTS EMISSIONS DECALS TO OWNERS - YES

VEHICLES INVOLVED

All 1985 and 1986-Model Escort, Lynx and EXP cars manufactured at the Edison, Oakville and Wayne Assembly Plants equipped with the following 49-States 1.9L engine calibration codes:

Calibration Codes

6-07A-R12 6-07F-R12/R13 6-08A-R17

REASON FOR RECALL

Ford is voluntarily recalling the affected vehicles to help assure acceptable levels of exhaust emissions. This will be achieved by modifying the emission control system.

VEHICLE ELIGIBILITY

The enclosed listing identifies involved units reported registered to owners in your dealership's area. Other eligible vehicles that may be brought to your dealership for this recall service should be corrected as promptly as possible. If the owner of an eligible vehicle does not have a Customer Notification and Dealer Claim Form (FCS-1864), please complete a blank Form 1864 and submit it via the Direct Warranty Entry (DWE) system for reimbursement.

CARES/OASIS

To determine if a vehicle is eligible.,you must utilize"CARES" (Computer Assisted Recall System) or "OASIS" (On-Line Automotive Service Information System).

DEALER OBLIGATION

Dealers are obligated to perform the recall service promptly following tender of the vehicles by the owners. It is important that you promptly report to your FPSD District Office any instance in which an owner will not allow you to complete this recall service because of objections to scheduling or for any other reason.

TECHNICAL Refer to Attachment I
INSTRUCTIONS

OWNER Refer to Attachment II
NOTIFICATION

SPECIAL DECAL INSTRUCTIONS

All of the vehicles serviced under this recall will require a new Vehicle Emission Control Information (VECI) decal. Decals will be mailed directly to the owners of the affected vehicles. Each decal will have the vehicle identification number (VIN) of the vehicle printed on it.

If an owner returns a vehicle for service without the required decal, perform the recall modifications and order the decal using the postcard provided with the Replacement Vehicle Emission Control Information (VECI) decal program. Decal part numbers are shown in the Attachment I, "Technical Instructions". Attach the decal to the vehicle when the decal is received.

PARTS ORDERING

Service parts required for this recall may be ordered through normal channels.

Service Part Pkg. Part
Number Description Qty. Class

Parts Required for All Vehicles

E8FZ-6769-A Vent Assembly, Crankcase BG
Form FPS-8262 Decal, Authorized No Charge. Order as
Modifications you would order any
service part.

Parts Required for Repair Code A and B Vehicles (Calibration 6-08A-R17)

Vacuum Delay Valves:
D30Z-12A091-B # 30 orange/black BM
D3FZ-12A091-A # 5 white/black AG

Vacuum Connectors:
383001-S 1/8 X 3/16" straight 10 BG
383003-S 3/16 X 3/16" straight 5 AG
382444-S 5/32" i.d. cap 10 BS
387065-S 3/16", 90~ elbow 2 BR


E3TZ-9E499-C 5/32" i.d. 90~ elbow
to barbed nylon. Two
elbows are required

for Repair Codes A & B 4 BG

383013-S 3/16" 3-way "Y" 4 BR

Vacuum Hose:
D0PZ-12226-B 24" length 5/32" i.d. (25' roll) AG
2-3" lengths 1-1" lengths

Parts Required for Repair Code C, D, E, F and G Vehicles (Calibration Codes 6-07A-R12 and 6-07F-R12/R11)

Vacuum Delay Valves:
D3AZ-12A091-A # 10 yellow/black AG
E3AZ-12A091-E # 5 black/white, polarized R

Vacuum Connectors:
383004-S 3/16 X 1/4" straight 10 BG
E3TZ-9E499-C 5/32" i.d. 90~ elbow
to barbed nylon 4 BG

Vacuum Hose:
D0PZ-12226-B 3" length 5/32" i.d. (25' roll) AG

CLAIM FORM PREPARATION

Refer to your Warranty and Policy Manual, Section 6.3, pages 5 through 8.

REMOVED PARTS RETURN

It is not necessary to return the removed parts.

LABOR TIMES

Base Labor Time

Modify the Emissions Control System, Attach Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI) and Authorized Modifications Decals. . . . 0.7 Hrs. Insert in Box "B" of Form 1864

Administrative Allowance (Additive to Above)

Administrative Allowance . . . . . . . . 0.1 Hr.

The 0.1 hour administrative allowance must be added before inserting the total labor time in Box "B" of the Form 1864.
REPORTING Use the Form 1864 to report completed vehicles.
COMPLETIONS

ATTACHMENTS Attachment I - Technical Instructions
Attachment II - Owner Notification Letter

FPSD Any problems encountered with this recall should be
ASSISTANCE discussed with your FPSD Service Zone Manager.