Midsize LTD V6-232 3.8L (1985)
EXHAUST SYSTEM CATALYTIC CONVERTOR AND Y-PIPE ASSEMBLY CONVERSION CHART (BASE PART NUMBER -5F250-)
Assembly Part Number
Application
Model-Year
Existing
Replacement
Thunderbird/Cougar/
1985 and 1986
1985 or 1986-Model Prefix
E8SZ-A
LTD/Marquis
Mustang/Capri
1985 a/
1985-Model Prefix
E9ZZ-A
Mustang/Capri
1986 a/
1985-Model Prefix
E9ZZ-A
1985 or 1986-Model Prefix
E8SZ-A
a/
In 1986-model, some Mustang/Capri vehicles
were built with 1985-model prefix parts. Verify the part number stamped on the part and order.
AUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS DECAL
PREPARE THE DECAL AS SHOWN. AFFIX THE DECAL TO A FLAT, CLEAN SURFACE ON THE RADIATOR SUPPORT. ORDER THE
DECALS AS YOU WOULD ANY SERVICE PART. (AUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS DECAL, FORM FPS-8262).
April, 1989
Dear Owner:
REASON FOR
Ford Motor Company is voluntarily recalling (Emissions Recall 88E73)
THIS LETTER
some 1985 and 1986-model cars equipped with certain 3.8 liter en-
gines. Our records show that you own one of these cars. Your car's
engine may be releasing air pollutants which exceed California
standards.
WHAT YOU
Please telephone your Ford or Lincoln-mercury dealer in your area to
SHOULD DO
assure that parts are available at the dealership and to arrange for
this recall service.
WHAT THE
The dealer will install a new catalyst, which is part of the exhaust
DEALER
system, at no charge to you. This service should have little or no
WILL DO
effect on your car except to reduce the air pollutants released by
the emissions control system. The time required for this service is about one hour.
WHY SERVICE
If you do not have this service done, your emissions warranty may
SHOULD BE
be reduced. Also, your car may not pass emissions or smog tests that
DONE
may be required in your area.