Sable V6-232 3.8L (1988)
Technical Service Bulletin # 91E15
Date: 920301
Recall - Emissions System Modification
To: All Dealers
March, 1992
SUBJECT:
Emissions Recall 91E15 - Emissions Control System Modifications on Certain 1988-Model California 3.8L Engine Equipped Taurus, Sable and
Continental Cars.
AFFECTED VEHICLES
1988 - Model California Taurus, Sable and Continental cars equipped with 3.8L engines.
REASONS FOR RECALL
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) and Ford have conducted in-use tests on some of the affected cars and have determined that they may be
releasing exhaust and evaporative emissions which exceed California standards.
SERVICE ACTION
Cars returned for service will have the thermactor air control system removed, electronic engine control processors, evaporative emissions system
components and exhaust system toeboard catalysts replaced and new Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI) decals attached. REFER TO
ATTACHMENT III TO DETERMINE WHAT SERVICE IS TO BE PROVIDED.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment I
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Administrative Information
Attachment II
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Labor Allowances
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Parts Ordering Information
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Parts Return Instructions
Attachment III
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Technical Information
not available at time of release
Administrative Information Attachment I
ATTACHMENT I
Emissions Recall 91E15
ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
OASIS
YOU MUST USE OASIS TO DETERMINE IF A CAR IS ELIGIBLE FOR THIS RECALL.
PLEASE NOTE
CORRECT ALL AFFECTED CARS IN USED - CAR STOCK BEFORE DELIVERY.
PROMPTLY
CORRECT
Affected cars on the enclosed list and other eligible cars brought to your dealership.
DEALER - OWNER
CONTACT
Immediately contact any owner you know of whose name is not on the list. Give the owner a copy of the Owner Letter.
DISTRICT
CONTACT
Advise FPSD district office if:
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an owner cannot be contacted.
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an owner does not make a service date.
