Owner Letter Information

March, 1988


SAFETY RECALL 88S40 - 1988 TEMPO/TOPAZ - THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR (TPS) DISENGAGEMENT
Dear Owner:


This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Ford Motor Company has determined that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain 1988 Tempo and Topaz vehicles.

Safety Defect The screws that attach the throttle position sensor on your car's engine may loosen and permit the sensor to disengage from the throttle shaft. This condition may prevent the throttle from returning to idle. This could result in the vehicle not slowing down in the normal manner after the driver had released the accelerator pedal. It could create the risk of a vehicle crash.

Warning A driver may be warned of the condition by sluggish engine performance or engine "stumble".

Repairs At no cost to you, your dealer will inspect your car and, in most cases, will replace the screws that attach the throttle position sensor on your car. Dealers have instructions for performing the recall service.

How Long Will it Take?

The time needed to repair your car is less than one hour.

You Need To Call your dealer without delay and ask for a service date. When you bring your car in, give the dealer the attached form.

If you misplace the form, your dealer will still do the work, free of charge.

Have you Changed Your Address or Sold The Car?

If you have, please fill out Section 1 of the enclosed prepaid postcard and mail it to us.
If the dealer does not make the repair promptly and without charge, please fill in Section 3 and mail the prepaid postcard to us. You may also send a complaint to the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street, SW, Washington, DC 20590 or call the toll free Auto Safety Hotline 1-800-424-9393.

We regret the inconvenience this service may cause you, but we want you to have this work done for your safety and satisfaction with your Ford-built car.