Recall - Emissions System Modifications: Overview
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Date in Owner Letter February, 1990
RECALL NUMBER 89E81
Date February, 1990
To: All California Ford and Lincoln-Mercury Dealers
Subject: Emissions Recall 89E81 - Recall of Certain 1986-Model California 1.9 Liter Engine Equipped Passenger Cars For Emissions Control System Modifications
IN CARES/OASIS - YES LISTINGS - YES RETURN REMOVED PARTS - NO - SCRAP REMOVED PARTS
VEHICLES All 1986-Model California Escort, Lynx, and EXP cars
INVOLVED manufactured at the Wayne Assembly Plant and equipped
with a 1.9L California engine and calibration code 6-08S-R21 or R22.
REASON Ford is voluntarily recalling the affected vehicles to
FOR RECALL help assure acceptable levels of exhaust emissions.
This will be achieved by modifying the vehicles' emissions control system.
VEHICLE The enclosed listing identifies involved units reported
ELIGIBILITY 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 Dealers are obligated to perform the recall service
OBLIGATION promptly following tender of the vehicles by the
owners. It is important that you 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
PARTS The service parts kit required for this recall may be
ORDERING ordered through normal order processing channels.
Service Part
Number Description Class
E9FZ-9E455-A Kit, Connector Assemblies WC
LABOR TIMES
Base Labor
Replace Certain Crankcase Vent System Components, Remove a Vacuum Delay Valve, Adjust the Distributor Vacuum Advance, Mark the Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI) Decal, Prepare and Attach an Authorized Modification
Decal 0.8 Hr. Insert in Box "B"
of Form 1864
Administrative Allowance Time (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
COMPLETIONS Only the Form 1864 will be accepted for reimbursementunder this program. Upon completion of the required service, the Form 1864 must be completely filled out and signed by authorized dealer personnel.
CLAIM The claims must be entered through the Direct Warranty
SUBMISSION Entry (DWE) system. Dealers without DWE capability must
mail the second copy of the Form 1864 for reimbursement. Should your dealership receive preprinted Forms 1864 with a seven digit claim number, you must drop the first digit and enter only the last six digits. You must sight verify the claim number for accuracy. It is important that all claims be filed for all completed units so that you will be reimbursed and our records will show completion.
FPSD Any problems encountered with this recall should be
ASSISTANCE discussed with your FPSD Service Zone Manager.