Lynx L4-116 1.9L VIN J FI HP (1986)
Technical Service Bulletin # 89E76
Date: 890901
Recall - Emission Control Modifications
At Dealers By:
Order as Req. % of Parts Direct Shipped to Dealers
At PDC By
NOW
Date in Owner Letter:
Sept., 1989
RECALL NUMBER 89E76
Date Sept., 1989
TO:
All Ford and Lincoln-Mercury Dealers
SUBJECT:
Emissions Recall 89E76 - Recall of Certain 49-States 1985 and 1986-Model 1.9 Liter Engine-Equipped Passenger Cars for
Emission Control System Modifications.
IN CARES/OASIS - YES LISTINGS - YES RETURN REMOVED PARTS - NO - SCRAP REMOVED PARTS EMISSIONS DECALS TO OWNERS
- YES
VEHICLES INVOLVED
All 1985 and 1986-Model Escort, Lynx and EXP cars manufactured at the Edison, Oakville and Wayne Assembly Plants equipped with the following
49-States 1.9L engine calibration codes:
Calibration Codes
6-07A-R12 6-07F-R12/R13 6-08A-R17
REASON FOR RECALL
Ford is voluntarily recalling the affected vehicles to help assure acceptable levels of exhaust emissions. This will be achieved by modifying the emission
control system.
VEHICLE ELIGIBILITY
The enclosed listing identifies involved units reported registered to owners in your dealership's area. Other eligible vehicles that may be brought to your
dealership for this recall service should be corrected as promptly as possible. If the owner of an eligible vehicle does not have a Customer Notification
and Dealer Claim Form (FCS-1864), please complete a blank Form 1864 and submit it via the Direct Warranty Entry (DWE) system for reimbursement.
CARES/OASIS
To determine if a vehicle is eligible.,you must utilize"CARES" (Computer Assisted Recall System) or "OASIS" (On-Line Automotive Service
Information System).
DEALER OBLIGATION
Dealers are obligated to perform the recall service promptly following tender of the vehicles by the owners. It is important that you promptly report to
your FPSD District Office any instance in which an owner will not allow you to complete this recall service because of objections to scheduling or for
any other reason.
TECHNICAL
Refer to Attachment I
INSTRUCTIONS
OWNER
Refer to Attachment II
NOTIFICATION
SPECIAL DECAL INSTRUCTIONS
All of the vehicles serviced under this recall will require a new Vehicle Emission Control Information (VECI) decal. Decals will be mailed directly to the
owners of the affected vehicles. Each decal will have the vehicle identification number (VIN) of the vehicle printed on it.
If an owner returns a vehicle for service without the required decal, perform the recall modifications and order the decal using the postcard provided with
the Replacement Vehicle Emission Control Information (VECI) decal program. Decal part numbers are shown in the Attachment I, "Technical
Instructions". Attach the decal to the vehicle when the decal is received.