Escort L4-116 1.9L SOHC HO (1989)
Technical Service Bulletin # 91E12
Date: 920301
Recall - Emissions Modification
RECALL NUMBER:
91E12
Date:
March, 1992
At Dealers By as Req'd.
0% of Parts Direct
Shipped to Dealers
At PDC By Now
Date in Owner Letter March, 1992
To: All Dealers
SUBJECT:
Emissions Recall 91E12 - Emissions Control System Modifications on Certain 1988 and 1989-Model 1.9L Engine Equipped California Escorts
AFFECTED VEHICLES:
1988 and 1989-Model California Escorts equipped with manual transmissions and 1.9L engines having calibration codes 8-07E-R00 or 8-07E-R10.
REASONS FOR RECALL:
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) and Ford have conducted in-use tests on some of the affected cars and have determined that they may be
releasing exhaust emissions which exceed California standards.
SERVICE ACTION:
Cars returned for service will have the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) systems modified and engine initial ignition timing reset at no-charge, Engine
throttle bodies will be cleaned and new Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI) decals will be attached in addition to the above service.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment I
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Administrative Information
Attachment II
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Labor Allowances
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Parts Ordering Information
Attachment III
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Technical Information
Administrative Information
ATTACHMENT I
Emissions Recall 91E12
ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
OASIS:
YOU MUST USE OASIS TO DETERMINE IF A CAR IS ELIGIBLE FOR THIS RECALL.
PLEASE NOTE:
CORRECT ALL AFFECTED CARS IN STOCK BEFORE DELIVERY
PROMPTLY CORRECT:
0GAffected cars on the enclosed list and other eligible cars brought to your dealership.
DEALER-OWNER CONTACT:
Immediately contact any owner you know of whose name is not on the list. Give the owner a copy of the Owner Letter.
DISTRICT CONTACT:
Advise FPSD district office if:
^ An owner cannot be contacted.
^ An owner does not make a service date.
