Topaz L4-140 2.3L HSC (1984)
over the existing decal on the vehicle.
Decal Part Number for this recall is:
E4AE-9C485-BBU
Owner Letter Information
September, 1988
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 (Emissions Recall 88E67) some 1984-model cars equipped with certain 2.3 liter engines. 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 in your area to arrange for this recall service.
WHAT THE DEALER WILL DO
The dealer will modify your car's emissions control system and install a new exhaust system catalyst 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 emissions control system. The time required for this service is about one hour.
WHY SERVICE SHOULD BE DONE
If you do not have this service done, your emissions 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.
