Probe V6-182 3.0L (1990)
Call your dealer without delay. Ask for a service date and if parts are in stock.
If your dealer does not have the parts in stock, they can be ordered before scheduling your service date. Parts would be expected to arrive within a week.
When you bring your car in, give the dealer this letter.
If you misplace this letter, your dealer will still do the work, free of charge.
Changed Address or Sold the Car of Truck?
If you have, please fill out the enclosed prepaid postcard and mail it to us.
If the dealer does not make the repair promptly and without charge, you may contact the Ford Customer Assistance Center by calling toll-free
1-800-392-3673, (1-800-392-FORD).
The State of California requires the completion of emissions recall repairs prior to vehicle registration renewal. Your car is subject to these requirements.
When this recall repair is completed by your dealer, you will receive a Vehicle Emission Recall - Proof of Correction certificate. This certificate says that
this emissions recall has been performed on your car.
PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOU GET A CERTIFICATE FROM THE DEALER AND THAT YOU HAVE IT WHEN YOU RENEW YOUR
CAR'S REGISTRATION.
We regret any problem this recall may cause you. We are doing this so you will be satisfied with your Ford-built car. In order to ensure your full
protection under the emission warranty provisions and to avoid any inconvenience when renewing your registration it is recommended that you have
your car serviced as soon as possible. Failure to do so could be determined as lack of proper maintenance of your car.
Dealer Letter
June, 1992
To:
Selected NAAO Export Sales North American Ford Product Dealers
All NAAO Export Sales District Offices All Affiliated Ford Motor Companies - Service Managers
Subject:
Emissions Recall 92E21 - Throttle Position Sensor Replacement on Certain 1990 and 1991-Model 3.0L Engine Equipped Probe Cars
Enclosed are copies of FPSD's Emissions Recall 92E21 Bulletin applicable to the subject North American Ford-built vehicles. A sample copy of NAAO
Export Sales' owner notification letter is included. If your dealership/location is involved, the applicable VIN listing is included. If not, use the Bulletin
as information only.
Please note that some details in the enclosed Bulletins such as parts ordering and claim submission procedures are applicable to U.S. dealers only.
Therefore, please observe the following administrative procedures:
1.
Parts Order
Order the parts directly from FPSD-IDO, Windsor, Canada, using conventional parts ordering procedures. Parts will be reimbursed by sumbission of
recall claim Form(s) 1864.
2.
Reimbursement
Only the Form 1864 will be accepted for reimbursement under this Recall. Upon completion of the required service, the Form 1864 must be completely
filled out and signed by authorized dealer personnel. Dealers having Direct Warranty Entry (DWE) are to use that method of claims submission.
PLEASE ENSURE THAT COPIES OF THIS RECALL ANNOUNCEMENT ARE ROUTED TO YOUR PARTS AND SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Ford Motor Company is voluntarily recalling (Emissions Recall 92E21) certain 1990 and 1991-Model 3.0L engine equipped Probe cars. Your car's
engine may be releasing air pollutants which exceed applicable standards.
What the Dealer Will Do
At no cost to you, your dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine throttle position sensor on your car according to the instructions provided
by Ford.
This service should have little or no effect on your car except to reduce air pollutants.
If you do not have this service done,
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Your emissions warranty may be reduced,
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Your car may not pass the emissions or smog tests that may be required in your area.
