Topaz FWD L4-140 2.3L CFI (1987)
1987 ATX - HO (PLUS) ENGINE
7-26D-R00
(49S) Plus HO
E73Z-JA
600 RPM in Drive
690 RPM in Drive
Yes
E73Z-JB
7-26T-R00
(Calif) Plus HO
E73Z-NA
600 RPM in Drive
690 RPM in Drive
Yes
E73Z-NB
1987 ATX - BASE ENGINE
7-26E-R00
(49S) Base
E73Z-KA
600 RPM in Drive
690 RPM in Drive
Yes
E73Z-KC
7-26E-R10
(49S) Base
E73Z-KB
600 RPM in Drive
690 RPM in Drive
Yes
E73Z-KC (4)
7-26R-R00
(Calif) Base
E73Z-KA
600 RPM in Drive
690 RPM in Drive
Yes
E73Z-KC
7-26R-R10
(Calif) Base
E73Z-KB
600 RPM in Drive
690 RPM in Drive
Yes
E73Z-KC (4)
(3)
Replaced by Processor Column - place a modification decal where a processor has been changed. Replace the "tear tag" sticker from processor
from previous location (driver side door).
(4)
Replacement processor specification.
Technical Service Bulletin # 89E78S3
Date: 900301
Recall - Part IV Fuel Injection/Emissions Modifications
At Dealers By as Req'd.
- 0 - %
of Parts Direct
Shipped to Dealers
At PDC By now
Date in Owner Letter
RECALL NUMBER
89E78 - S3
Date March, 1990
To:
All Ford and Lincoln-Mercury Dealers
Subject:
Emissions Recall 89E78 - 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 Supplements 1 and 2 Dated August 1989 and January 1990: Same Subject
RETURN REMOVED PARTS - NO - SCRAP ALL REMOVED PARTS
This supplement announces the fourth and final phase (Repair Code "D" Vehicles) of the subject recall:
1985 and 1986-Model Tempo/Topaz equipped with 2.3L CFI engines and Automatic Transmissions.
1987-Model Tempo/Topaz 2.3L CFI Engine Equipped Vehicles manufactured through 5/30/87 (2.3L) and 3/24/87 (2.3L HO).
1987-Model Escort/Lynx and EXP 1.9L CFI Engine-Equipped Vehicles manufactured through 4/10/87.
Please file this supplement with the referenced bulletin. This is the final announcement of vehicles involved in this recall.
Attachment I Technical, Parts Labor, and Claim Processing
TECHNICAL, PARTS ORDERING, LABOR TIMES AND CLAIM PROCESSING INSTRUCTIONS REPAIR CODE "D" VEHICLES
EMISSIONS RECALL 89E78
SUBJECT:
1985 and 1986-Model Tempo/Topaz vehicles equipped with 2.3L CFI engines and automatic transmissions.
1987-Model Tempo/Topaz 2.3L CFI engine-equipped vehicles manufactured through 5/30/87 (2.3L Base) and 3124/87 (2.3L HO).
1987-Model Escort/Lynx and EXP 1.9L CFI engine-equipped vehicles manufactured through 4/10/87.