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Tires: All Technical Service Bulletins
Recall 96V161000: Incorrect Tire Certification Label

The Certification Labels on the involved vehicles has incorrect rear tire       inflation pressure designations. This does not comply with FMVSS NO. 120,
"Tire Selection and rims for Motor Vehicles other than Passenger Cars." Incorrect inflation pressures could cause premature wear of the rear tires.
Owners will be provided with correct Certification Labels and instructions for installing these labels. Dealers can install this label if the owner so desires.
Owner Notification: Owner notification is expected to begin October 18, 1996. 

NOTE: Owners who do not receive the correct label within a reasonable time free of charge should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673. Also contact the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

1996                FORD TRUCK                  AEROSTAR
1996                FORD TRUCK                  EXPLORER
1996                FORD TRUCK                      F150
1996                FORD TRUCK                      F250
1996                FORD TRUCK                      F350
1996                FORD TRUCK                    RANGER
1997                FORD TRUCK                      F150
1997                FORD TRUCK                      F250

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