Engine - Overheating

89Ford22

AIR DEFLECTOR-LOOSE OR MISSING

ENGINE-OVERHEATING-MISSING OR LOOSE AIR DEFLECTOR

Article No. 89-15-1

Figure 1:

FORD: 1988-89 TEMPO

LINCOLN-MERCURY: 1988-89 TOPAZ


ISSUE: Engine overheating may be caused by a missing or loose lower air deflector.

ACTION: Secure the loose air deflector or install a new air deflector. Refer to the following procedure for service details.

1. Check lower deflector area to see if deflector is loose or missing, Figure 1.

2. Remove the existing plastic retainers from the attaching holes and throw them away.

3. Determine if existing deflector can be reused or if a new one (8349) is required.

4. Position the air deflector on the vehicle.

5. Install new metal 1/4" rivets, Figure 1.

PART NUMBER PART NAME CLASS

382707-S36 Rivet 1/4", - 5 Required S
E63Z-8349-A Air Deflector (Before 3-88) RM
E93Z-8349-A Air Deflector (After 3-88) B

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: None
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Basic Warranty Coverage
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
891501A Secure or Replace Air 0.4 Hr.
Deflector

DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO. CONDITION CODE
8349 33
OASIS CODES: 4700, 1052, 4301