Lynx L4-116 1.9L VIN J FI HP (1986)
PREPARE THE DECAL AS SHOWN. AFFIX THE DECAL TO A FLAT, CLEAN SURFACE ON THE RADIATOR SUPPORT. ORDER THE
DECALS ON YOUR WEEKLY STOCK ORDER PAD. (AUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS DECAL, FORM FPS-8262).
Owner Letter Information
A DECAL IS ENCLOSED WITH THIS LETTER. PLEASE TAKE THE DECAL WITH YOUR CAR WHEN YOU RETURN TO YOUR FORD OR
LINCOLN-MERCURY DEALER FOR THIS IMPORTANT RECALL.
Dear Owner:
REASON FOR THIS LETTER
Ford Motor Company is voluntarily recalling some 1985 and 1986-model Escort and Lynx cars equipped with certain 1.9 liter California engines,
(Emissions Recall 88E71). Our records show that you own one of these cars. Your car's engine may be releasing air pollutants which exceed California
standards.
WHAT YOU SHOULD DO
Please contact your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer to arrange for this recall service.
WHAT THE DEALER WILL DO
The dealer will modify your car's emission control system at no charge to you. This service should have little or no effect on your car except to reduce
the air pollutants released by the emission control system. The time required for this service is about one-half hour.
WHY SERVICE SHOULD BE DONE
If you do not have this service done, your emission warranty may be reduced. Also, your car may not pass emissions or smog tests that may be required
in your area.
ASK YOUR DEALER
When you call your dealer for this service, ask for a computer check on the "CARES" or the "OASIS" systems to see if your car needs other recall work.
If it does, the dealer can tell you about the required service.
FORM ENCLOSED
Your car's identification number is shown on the enclosed form. Please detach the postcard on the cover sheet of the form. Complete any of the sections
that may apply to you and mail the postcard to us. Please give the rest of the form to your dealer at the time of service. If you lose the form, the dealer
will still service your car at no charge to you.
DECAL ENCLOSED
When you have this recall service performed, your car will need a new emission control information decal. This decal is enclosed. The decal has your
car's identification number printed on it. SINCE THIS DECAL CAN BE USED ONLY ON YOUR CAR, IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU HAVE
THE DECAL WITH YOU WHEN YOU TAKE YOUR CAR TO THE DEALER. The dealer will place the decal on your car after servicing the
emission control system.
ASSISTANCE
If the dealer cannot answer any questions you have regarding this recall service, you may contact the nearest Ford Parts and
Service Division District Office whose address is shown in your Owner Guide.
We regret any problem this recall may cause you. We are doing this so that you will be satisfied with your car. We urge you to
have your car serviced promptly to maintain full coverage under the emission warranties.
