Crown Victoria V8-351 5.8L VIN G 2-bbl HP (1988)
When you bring your car in, give the attached form to the Service Department.
If you misplace the form, we 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 the addressee.
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.
March, 1988
SAFETY RECALL 88S42 - INCORRECT AUXILIARY REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTOR INSTALLATION
Dear Owner:
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the U.S. National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Ford Motor Company has
determined that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain 1987 and 1988 Ford Crown Victoria and Mercury Grand Marquis eight
passenger station wagons.
Safety Defect
The seat belt assembly for the side facing, auxiliary
rear seat on the right-hand side of the vehicle may not have been installed correctly. Because of this, the belt webbing
could be pinched between the seat cushion and seat back and the seat belt could be prevented from retracting and
fitting snugly. A loose seat belt may not provide as much protection to an occupant as a snug belt in the event of a
vehicle crash.
Warning
Do not allow the right-hand, side facing rear seat to be
occupied until the seat belt has been serviced.
Repairs
At no cost to you, your dealer will inspect and, if
necessary, install the seat belt correctly.
How Long Will it Take?
The time needed to repair your car is less than one hour.
Call Your Dealer
Call your dealer without delay and ask for a service date. Your dealer has the service information needed to repair your car.
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 out Section 3 of the prepaid postcard and mail it 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 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.
