Campaign - A/T Shift Lever Replacement
87ford13Number: 87S26
DEALER BULLETIN
PLEASE ENSURE THAT COPIES OF THIS BULLETIN ARE ROUTED TO YOUR PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGERS
March, 1987
To: Selected North American Lincoln-Mercury Dealers and Affiliated Ford Motor Companies
Subject: Dealer Service Action 87S26 - Certain 1988 Tracer Vehicles for Replacement of the Automatic Transmission Selector Lever Handle
VEHICLES INVOLVED:
Certain 1988 Tracer vehicles built at the Hermosillo Assembly Plant from the start of production (August 7, 1986) through February 5, 1987 and equipped with automatic transmissions.
DESCRIPTION OF THE DEFECT:
Ford Motor Company has determined that potentially defective transmission selector lever handles may have been installed on the subject vehicles. The affected units were built at the Hermosillo Assembly Plant from the start of production (August 7, 1986) through February 5, 1987. On some of these vehicles, the floor-mounted selector lever release button may stick in the depressed (released) position. The condition would allow movement of the lever from the "park" or another selected position without depressing the thumb actuated release mechanism. This creates the possibility that the park mechanism could be disengaged accidentally, for example, by bumping the selector lever.
To correct this condition, a new selector lever handle is to be installed on each of the affected vehicles.
DEALER OBLIGATIONS:
Because the program is being conducted before the vehicles are invoiced or authorized for delivery, it will be handled as a dealer service program and no owner letters will be sent. It is, therefore, essential that no vehicles are demonstrated or delivered until this service action is completed. If you are aware of any uncorrected units of the affected population that may be in owners' hands, you are to contact the owner and promptly arrange to have the unit corrected.
For Dealers in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands - to determine if a vehicle is eligible, you may wish to utilize the CARES system.
If no vehicle listing is enclosed, you are not involved at this time, and this Dealer Bulletin is for information only.
TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS:
Selector Lever Handle Replacement
1. Loosen the shift handle jam nut.
2. Unscrew and discard the shift handle.
3. Install the new shift handle and tighten the jam nut to 11-15 ft.lbs. (15-20 N-m).
4. Operate the shift lever release button to assure proper function.
PARTS REQUIREMENTS:
Parts will not be direct shipped for this service action. Order all requirements directly from Wixom using the mailing address on page No. 1 of this Bulletin. For more urgent handling, use cable address "RECALLS - FORDEX, WIXOM, MICHIGAN. For locations having telex facilities, our telex Ford private line code is FED and commercial telex code is 71 669777 answerback Ford DMO WIX. Our telephone number in Wixom, Michigan, is area code (313) 344-5641. Please give the part number, description, quantity and recall number when ordering.
Part Number Description class Customs Value
E7GZ-7213-G Handle (Beige) C $19.40
E7GZ-7213-H Handle (Blue) C $19.40
E7GZ-7213-J Handle (Dark Gray) C $19.40
LABOR ALLOWANCES:
Replace selector lever handle . . 0.2 Hrs. Insert in Box "B" on Form 1864
Administrative Allowance . . . . .0.1 Hrs.
The 0.1 Hour Administrative Allowance must be added to the repair time before inserting the total labor time in the correct box.
REPORTING OF COMPLETIONS:
Only the Form 1864 will be accepted for reimbursement on this program. Upon completion of the required service, the Form 1864 must be completely filled out and signed by authorized dealer personnel. Dealers must mail the second copy of the Form 1864 for reimbursement. It is important that all claims be submitted for all completed units so that you will be reimbursed and our records will show completion. Any problem encountered with this service action should be reported to your supervising Ford location or this office.