Ranger 2WD V6-177 2.9L (1989)
Technical Service Bulletin # 89S69
Date: 890701
Recall - Front Wheel Bearing Nut Retaining Key
PLEASE ENSURE THAT COPIES OF THIS BULLETIN ARE ROUTED TO YOUR PARTS AND SERVICE PERSONNEL
July, 1989
TO:
Selected North American Ford Product Dealers and Affiliated Ford Motor Companies
SUBJECT:
Safety Recall 89S69 1989 Ranger and Bronco II 4X4's Front Wheel Bearing Nut Retaining Key.
AFFECTED VEHICLES
1989 Ranger and Bronco II 4x4's equipped with automatic hublocks produced at the Louisville Assembly Plant from Job # 1, 1989 through April 17,
1989.
REASONS FOR RECALL
Some of these trucks may have been built without a left front wheel bearing nut retaining key.
Without a retaining key, the left front wheel bearing nut may loosen which could lead to wheel-bearing noise and possible detachment of the wheel from
the axle.
To correct, inspect for a left front wheel bearing nut retaining key and install if missing.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment I
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Administrative Information
Attachment II
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Labor Allowances
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Parts Ordering Information
Attachment III
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Technical Information
Attachment I
CARES/OASIS
DEALERS IN PUERTO RICO AND THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS MUST USE CARE OR OASIS TO DETERMINE IF A VEHICLE IS ELIGIBLE
FOR THIS RECALL.
PLEASE NOTE
CORRECT ALL VEHICLES IN STOCK BEFORE DELIVERY.
PROMPTLY CORRECT
Affected vehicles on the enclosed list and any other eligible vehicles which are brought to your dealership.
DEALER-OWNER CONTACT
Immediately contact any owner whose name is not on the list. Give then a copy of the Owner Letter.
DISTRICT/FORD CONTACT
Advise your district office or your supervising Ford location if:
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an owner cannot be comptacted
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an owner does not make a service date.
Discuss with your Field Service Engineer any concerns you may have about this recall.
REIMBURSEMENT
Only the Ford 1864 will be accepted for reimbursement under this program. Upon completion of the required service, the Form 1864 must be completely
filled out and signed by authorized dealer personnel. Mail the second copy of the Fors 1864 for reimbursement.
It is important that all claims be filed for all completed units so that you will be reimbursed and our records will show completion.
