Midsize LTD V6-232 3.8L (1985)
Catalytic Converter: All Technical Service Bulletins
Recall - Catalytic Convertor and Y-Pipe Replacement
RECALL NUMBER 88E73
Date April, 1989
To:
All California Ford and Lincoln-Mercury Dealers
Subject:
Emissions Recall 88E73 - Recall of Certain 1985 and 1986-Model California 3.8 Liter Engine Equipped Vehicles for Exhaust System
Catalytic Convertor and Y-Pipe Assembly Replacement
VEHICLES
All 1985 and 1986-Model California Mustang, Capri, Thunderbird, Cougar,
INVOLVED
LTD and Marquis cars manufactured at the Atlanta, Chicago, Dearborn and
Lorain Assembly Plants and equipped with one of the following 3.8L California engine and calibration codes:
Model Year
Calibration Codes
1985
4-16N-R10
4-16P-R10
5-16N-R05/RO6/RO7/R11
5-16P-R05/R10
5-16S-R00/R10
1986
5-16N-R11
5-16P-R10
REASON
Ford is voluntarily recalling the affected vehicles to help assure
FOR RECALL
acceptable levels of exhaust emissions. This will be achieved by
replacing the exhaust system catalytic convertors and Y-pipe assemblies.
VEHICLE
The enclosed listing identifies involved units reported registered to
ELIGIBILITY
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
Dealers are obligated to perform the recall service promptly following
OBLIGATION
tender of the vehicles by the owners. It is important that you report
to your FPSD District Office any instance in which an owner will not allow you to complete this recall service because of
objections to scheduling or for any other reason.
TECHNICAL
Refer to Exhibit 1.
INSTRUCTIONS
PARTS
Service parts required for this recall may be ordered through normal order
ORDERING
processing channels.
Service Part
Number
Description
Class
Dealer Price
E9ZZ-5F250-A
Catalyst and Y-Pipe Assembly
WC
$263.18
(Order for 1985 or 1986-Model
Mustang/Capri where the existing
part prefix is 1985-Model)
I.
E8SZ-5F250-A
Catalyst and Y-Pipe Assembly
WC
123.67
(Order for remaining applications
where the existing part prefix is
1985 or 1986-Model)
D50Z-5B266-B
Gasket
AG
1.73 a/
389089-S2
Bolt (2-Req'd)
S
0.92 b/
387255-S2
Nut (2-Req'd)
RS
1.60 c/
