Taurus L4-153 2.5L HSC (1986)
PARTS ORDERING:
Service parts required for this recall may be ordered through normal channels.
LABOR TIMES:
Inspect the fuel injector build date and, if necessary, replace the injector, adjust the idle speed to specification, replace the exhaust
system catalytic convertor, EGO sensor, prepare and attach an Authorized Modifications (Form FPS-8262) Decal.
When the Injector is NOT replaced
2.2 Hrs. Insert in Box "B" of Form 1864
(include allowances)
When the Injector IS replaced
2.6 Hrs. Insert in Box "C" of Form 1864
(Include allowances)
Allowances (Additive to Above) Automatic Transmission Linkage Adjustment . . . . . . . 0.1 Hr
Administrative Allowance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.1 Hr.
The 0.1 hour administrative and automatic transmission linkage adjustment (when applicable) allowances must be added before inserting the total labor
time in either Box "B" or "C" of the Form 1864.
SPECIAL CLAIM FORM PREPARATION: Refer to your Warranty and Policy Manual, Section 6.3, page 7.
REMOVED PARTS RETURN: Mutilate and scrap all removed parts.
Exhibit I Fuel Injector Inspection Instructions
Exhibit I Emissions Recall 89E78 Repair Code "B"
FUEL INJECTOR INSPECTION INSTRUCTIONS
Pre-Inspection Vehicle Set-Up
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Set the parking brake
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Wheels straight-forward
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All accessories turned-off
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Block the wheels
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Check for vacuum leaks and wiggle the electrical connectors
1.
Locate the fuel injector in the central fuel charging assembly. Remove the electrical connector from the top of the injector.
Injector Visual Check Procedure
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Remove the electrical wire harness connector to the fuel injector.
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Clean the injector connector shell if necessary.
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Use a light or flash light on the flat side of the connector shell to see the injector date code (molded into the connector shell).
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Go to the Injector Date Code Chart.
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Refer to Figure 1, below. Look at the side of the injector electrical connector for the build date. (Three numbers followed by one letter). Using the
following chart, interpret the injector build date 742D as per example.
3.
Refer to the following chart to determine if the injector requires replacement.
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Replace in injectors with build dates prior to 742D.
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DO NOT replace injectors with build dates on or after 742D.
Engine Size
Injector Build Date
Injector Color-Code
