Midsize LTD V6-232 3.8L (1985)
Technical Service Bulletin # 89E77
Date: 890801
Recall - Thermactor Air Bypass Kit Installation
At Dealers By Order as req'd -0- % of Parts Direct
At PDC BY Now
Shipped to Dealers
Date in Owner Letter Same
RECALL NUMBER 89E77
Date August, 1989
To:
All Ford and Lincoln-Mercury Dealers
Subject:
Emissions Recall 89E77-Recall of Certain 49-States 1985 and 1986-Model 3.8 Liter Engine-Equipped Passenger Cars for Emission
Control System Modifications
In CARES/OASIS - Yes LISTINGS - Yes RETURN REMOVED PARTS - NO - SCRAP REMOVED PARTS DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE DECALS
ENCLOSED
VEHICLES INVOLVED
All 1985 and 1986-Model 49-States Mustang, Capri, Thunderbird, Cougar, LTD and Marquis manufactured at the Dearborn, Lorain, Atlanta and
Chicago Assembly Plants equipped with the following 3.8L engine calibration codes:
Calibration Codes
1985-Model
1986-Model
4-16A-R10
5-16B-R05/R06/R07/R11
5-16A-R10
4-16B-R10
5-16F-R00/R06/R07
5-16B-R11
5-16A-R05/R10
REASON FOR RECALL
Ford is voluntarily recalling the affected vehicles to help assure acceptable levels of exhaust emissions. This will be achieved by modifying the emission
control system.
VEHICLE ELIGIBILITY
The enclosed listing identifies involved units reported registered to owners in your dealership's area. Other eligible vehicles that may be brought to your
dealership for this recall service should be corrected as promptly as possible. If the owner of an eligible vehicle does not have a Customer Notification
and Dealer Claim Form (FCS-1864), please complete a blank Form 1864 and submit it via the Direct Warranty Entry (DWE) system for reimbursement.
CARES/OASIS
To determine if a vehicle is eligible, you must utilize "CARES" (Computer Assisted Recall System) or "OASIS" (On-Line Automotive Service
Information System).
DEALER OBLIGATION
Dealers are obligated to perform the recall service promptly following tender of the vehicles by the owners. It is important that you promptly report to
your FPSD District Office any instance in which an owlier will not allow you to complete this recall service because of objections to scheduling or for
any other reason.
TECHNICAL
Refer to Attachment I
INSTRUCTIONS
OWNER
Refer to Attachment II
NOTIFICATION
PARTS ORDERING
Service parts required for this recall may be ordered through normal channels.
Service Part
Number
Description
Class
Dealer Price
E4DZ-9F491-B
Kit Thermactor Air
CG
$28.12
Control/Bypass Mod.
FPS-8262
Decal, Authorized
Modification
-
No Charge
E9PE-12A661-AA
Decal, Diagnostic Procedure
-
Provided with Bulletin.
Obtain additional decals from District Office.
REMOVED PARTS RETURN