Thunderbird V6-232 3.8L SC (1989)
NUMBER
DESCRIPTION
CLASS
VALUE
E9SZ-5A968-A
KNUCKLE ASSY
CG
$85.80
DRUM BRAKE (RH)
E9SZ-5A969-A
KNUCKLE ASSY
CG
$82.00
DRUM BRAKE (LH)
E9SZ-5A968-B
KNUCKLE ASSY
CG
$92.00
DISC BRAKE (RH)
E9SZ-5A969-B
KNUCKLE ASSY
CG
$94.00
DISC BRAKE (LH)
E9SZ-4B477-A
RETAINER ASSY
CG
$ 2.66
(REAR AXLE)
(Based on
$5.31 pkg/2)
REMINDER
Order parts only after verifying need by actual vehicle inspection.
Attachment III
SAFETY RECALL 89S64
1989 Thunderbird and Cougar Rear, Suspension Knuckles
TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS
INSPECTION:
1)
Remove both rear wheels.
2)
Look for code numbers stamped on upper leg, outboard side of knuckle.
3)
6-59: Knuckles having the numbers 6-59, alone or in combination with other numbers, are suspect and must be replaced.
4)
Knuckles with any other combination of numbers are OK and are not to be replaced.
5)
Install rear wheels.
KNUCKLE INSTALLATION:
Follow 1989 Thunderbird/Cougar Shop Manual procedures 14-32-8 through 14-32-12.
Owner's Letter
June, 1989
Dear Owner:
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
Ford Motor Company has determined that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain 1989 Ford Thunderbirds and Mercury Cougars.
Safety Defect
A rear suspension part called a rear wheel knuckle
may break without warning while the car is being driven. If this should happen to your car, it may become difficult to
steer. A crash could occur.
Problems
Some of the rear wheel knuckles on these cars may
not have been properly heat treated during manufacture. Your car may have one or two of these suspect parts installed.
Repairs
At no cost to you, your dealer will inspect the man-
ufacturing codes of the rear wheel knuckles of your
car and replace any of them having the suspect date
