Campaign - Plug Wires/Bumper Inspection/Replacement: Overview
89ford07March, 1989
TO: Selected Lincoln-Mercury Product Dealers and Affiliated Ford Motor Companies
SUBJECT: Owner Notification Program M65 - Tracer Bumper Covers
REFERENCE: Owner Notification Program 88E75 - Tracer Spark Plug Wires
REASONS FOR THIS PROGRAM
Some of the involved Tracers may have front or rear bumper covers that become discolored. This may happen as a result of incorrectly manufactured bumper cover material.
VEHICLES AFFECTED
Approximately 34,000 Tracers are involved in this program. Included are 1988-model Tracers built at the Hermosillo Stamping and Assembly Plant from February 18, 1988 through July 27, 1988.
IN CARES/ OASIS - DLRS IN PUERTO RICO & U.S.V.I.
Because owners are asked to return for service and that all Tracers in this program are also eligible for Owner Notification Program 88E75, CARES/OASIS is active for this program.
PROGRAM PROVISIONS AND LIMITATIONS
Owners of affected Tracers will be requested to return their cars for inspection of the bumper covers. Discolored covers will be replaced. The service provided by this program will be available through September, 1989.
COMBINED OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTERS
All of the owners of Tracers involved in this program are also involved in Owner Notification Program E75 - Tracer spark Plug Wires. Owners will receive the letter shown on Attachment II.
Technical and administrative instructions are provided on Attachment I.