Escort L4-116 1.9L VIN 9 2-bbl (1986)
Technical Service Bulletin # 88E71
Date: 881201
Recall - Emissions Control System Modifications
RECALL NUMBER
88E71
Date:
Dec., 1988
To:
All California Ford and Lincoln-Mercury Dealers
Subject:
Emissions Recall 88E71 - Recall of Certain 1985 and 1986-Model 1.9 Liter Engine-Equipped Escort and Lynx Vehicles for Emission
Control System Modifications
VEHICLES INVOLVED
All 1985 and 1986-Model Escort and Lynx vehicles manufactured at the Edison, Oakville and Wayne Assembly Plants equipped with the following 1.9L
engine calibration codes:
Calibration Codes
6-07S-R12 (1985)
6-07S-R12 (1986)
6-08S-R16 (1985)
6-08S-R20 (1985)
REASON FOR RECALL
Ford is voluntarily recalling the affected vehicles to help assure acceptable levels of exhaust emissions. This will be achieved by modifying the emission
control system.
CARES/OASIS
To determine if a vehicle is eligible, you must utilize "CARES" (Computer Assisted Recall System) or "OASIS" (On-Line
Automotive Service Information System).
VEHICLE ELIGIBILITY
The enclosed listing identifies involved units reported registered to owners in your dealership's area. Other eligible vehicles that may be brought to your
dealership for this recall service should be corrected as promptly as possible. If the owner of an eligible vehicle does not have a Customer Notification
and Dealer Claim Form (FCS-1864), please complete a blank Form 1864 and submit it via the Direct Warranty Entry (DWE) system for reimbursement.
DEALER OBLIGATION
Dealers are obligated to perform the recall service promptly following tender of the vehicles by the owners. It is important that you promptly report to
your FPSD District Office any instance in which an owner will not allow you to complete this recall service because of objections to scheduling or for
any other reason.
TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS
Refer to Attachment I
SPECIAL DECAL INSTRUCTIONS
All of the vehicles serviced under this recall will require a new Vehicle Emission Control Information (VECI) decal. Decals will be mailed directly to the
owners of the affected vehicles. Each decal will have the vehicle identification number (VIN) of the vehicle printed on it.
If an owner returns a vehicle for service without the required decal, order the decal using the postcard provided with the Replacement Vehicle Emission
Control Information (VECI) decal program. Decal part numbers are shown in the Attachment I, "Technical Instructions".
PARTS ORDERING
Service parts required for this recall may be ordered through normal channels.
Service Part
Number
Description
Class
Dealer Price