Topaz L4-140 2.3L CFI (1985)
WHAT YOU
Please telephone your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer to
SHOULD DO
arrange for this recall service.
WHAT THE
The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine
DEALER
fuel injector at no charge to you. In addition, it may be
WILL DO
necessary for the dealer to replace other emission control
system components. This also will be done at no charge and will depend on the design of the emission control system. This
service should have little or no effect on your car except to reduce the air pollutants released by the emission control system.
WHY SERVICE
If you do not have this service done, your emission warranty
SHOULD BE
may be reduced. Also, your car may not pass emissions or smog
DONE
tests that may be required in your area.
ASK YOUR
When you call your dealer for this service, ask for a computer
DEALER
check on the "CARES" or the "OASIS" systems to see if your car
(IN PUERTO
needs other recall work. If it does, the dealer can tell you
RICO & U.S.
about the required service.
V.I.)
FORM
Your car's identification number is shown on the enclosed
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.
ASSISTANCE
If the dealer cannot answer any questions you have regarding
this recall service, you may write to us at the address shown above.
We regret any inconvenience 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.
Technical Service Bulletin # 89E78S2
Date: 900101
Recall - Part III Fuel Injection/Emissions Modification
PLEASE ENSURE THAT COPIES OF THIS BULLETIN ARE ROUTED TO YOUR PARTS AND SERVICE PERSONNEL
January, 1990
To:
Selected North American Ford and Lincoln-Mercury Product Dealers and Affiliated Ford Motor Companies
Subject:
Emissions Recall 89E78-S2 - Certain 1985, 1986 and 1987-Model Tempo/Topaz/Escort/Lynx/EXP/Taurus and Sable Passenger
Cars for Fuel Injector Inspection/Replacement and Emissions Control Component/System Replacement or Modification
Reference:
Dealer Bulletin Dated July, 1989 and Supplement 1, dated August 1989; same subject.
This supplement announces the third phase (Repair Code "C" Vehicles) of the subject recall which involves:
1985 AND 1986-MODEL 49-STATES TEMPO/TOPAZ EQUIPPED WITH 2.3L ENGINES AND MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS.
Technical, parts ordering and labor time instructions are contained on Attachment I for the vehicles included in this phase.
Please file this supplement with the referenced bulletin. Information on the fourth phase of this recall will be provided when that phase is announced.
Technical, Parts, Labor & Claim Information
Attachment I
TECHNICAL, PARTS ORDERING, LABOR TIMES AND CLAIM PROCESSING INSTRUCTIONS REPAIR CODE "C" VEHICLES
EMISSIONS RECALL 89E78
VEHICLES INVOLVED: Certain 1985 and 1986-Model 49-States Tempo/Topaz vehicles equipped with 2.3L engines and manual transmissions.