Escort L4-116 1.9L VIN 9 2-bbl (1986)
Technical Service Bulletin # 89S73
Date: 891101
Recall - Seat Track Support Modification/Replacement
PLEASE ENSURE THAT COPIES OF THIS BULLETIN ARE ROUTED TO YOUR PARTS AND SERVICE PERSONNEL
November, 1989
TO:
Selected North American Ford and Lincoln-Mercury Product Dealers and Affiliated Ford Motor Companies
SUBJECT:
Safety Recall 89S73 - 1985-1987 Escort and Lynx Cars (Except Escort EXP) for Driver's Seat Track Support Modifications
AFFECTED
All 1985-1987 Escort and Lynx cars (except Escort EXP).
VEHICLES
REASONS FOR
RECALL
A bracket (or leg) that attaches the left front corner of the driver's seat assembly to the floor could break. This would permit a
limited degree of rocking motion of the driver's seat, particularly upon acceleration or deceleration of the car. Breakage of the
bracket could, potentially, affect the driver's control of the car and result in a vehicle crash.
To correct this condition, the driver's outboard seat track must be inspected and modified or replaced.
REFUNDS
Refunds will be provided to owners who have paid for service as a result of this condition. Refunds will include the costs of parts,
labor and any deductible charges.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment I
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Administrative Information
Attachment II
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Labor Allowances
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Parts Ordering Information
Attachment II
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Technical Information
Administrative Information - Attachment I
CARES/OASIS
TO DETERMINE IF A VEHICLE IS ELIGIBLE FOR THIS RECALL,
DEALERS HAVING ACCESS MUST UTILIZE "CARES" (COMPUTER
ASSISTED RECALL SYSTEM) OR "OASIS". (ON-LINE AUTOMOTIVE
SERVICE INFORMATION SYSTEM).
PROMPTLY
CORRECT
Affected vehicles on the enclosed list and other eligible vehicles which are brought to your dealership. If no vehicle listing is
enclosed, you are not involved at this time, and this Service Recall Bulletin is for information only.
DEALER/OWNER
Immediately contact any owner whose name is not on the
CONTACT
list. Give owner a copy of the Owner Letter.
DISTRICT/FORD
Advise district office if:
CONTACT
- an owner cannot be contacted.
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an owner does not make a service date.
Discuss with your Field Service Engineer or supervising Ford location any concerns you may have about this recall.
REIMBURSEMENT
FORM 1864
Only the Form 1864 will be accepted for reimbursement Only the Form 1864 will be accepted for reimbursement under this
program. Upon completion of the required service, the Form 1864 must be completely filled out and signed by authorized
dealer personnel. Mail the second copy of the Form 1864 for reimbursement.
It is important that all claims be filed for all completed units so that you will be reimbursed and our records will show
completion.
FOR REFUNDS
Use Form 1863, cross reference 1864 number and use:
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89S73 as Program Code