Continental V8-4.6L DOHC (1995)
Drive Belt: Customer Interest
Power Steering - Assist Reduced During Humid Conditions
Article No.
98-23-2
11/23/98
STEERING - REDUCED POWER STEERING ASSIST
DURING HUMID CONDITIONS - VEHICLES BUILT
THROUGH 7/15/97
LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1995-97 CONTINENTAL
ISSUE
The Front End Accessory Drive (FEAD) belt may slip in wet, humid weather conditions or while driving through puddles while turning, resulting in
reduced power steering assist.
ACTION
Replace the FEAD belt. The revised belt incorporates a material change that is less susceptible to slipping in wet or humid conditions. Refer the
appropriate year Continental Service Manual, Section 03-05 for replacement procedure.
PART NUMBER
PART NAME
F80Z-8620-BA
Front End Accessory Drive (FEAD)
Belt
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage And Emissions Warranty Coverage
OPERATION
DESCRIPTION
TIME
982302A
Replace Front End
0.5 Hr.
Accessory Drive (FEAD)
Belt
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO.
CODE
8620
12
OASIS CODES: 303000, 497000, 499000
