Taurus V8-3.4L VIN N SHO (1996)
123 Main Street
Anywhere, USA 12345
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
Ford Motor Company has decided that certain 1996 Taurus and Sable passenger cars fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 105,
"Hydraulic Brake Systems".
Non-Compliance
On some of these cars, the brake fluid level indicator lamp switch may have been damaged during the master cylinder manufacturing process. This will
not affect the braking performance of the vehicle, but a damaged switch can cause the brake warning lamp in the instrument cluster to remain illuminated
continuously or to not illuminate should a low brake fluid level occur. Standard No. 105, requires cars to be equipped with indicator lamps that activate
if the brake fluid level in the brake master cylinder is low.
Repairs
At no charge to you, your dealer will replace the brake fluid level indicator switch on your car. Dealers currently have instructions and parts ordering
information.
How Long Will It Take?
The time needed for this service is less than one half hour. However, due to service scheduling times, your dealer may need your vehicle for one full
working day.
Call Your Dealer
Call your dealer without delay. Ask for a service date and whether parts are in stock for Safety Recall 96S34.
If your dealer does not have the parts in stock, they can be ordered before scheduling your service date. Parts would be expected to arrive within a week.
When you bring your car in, show the dealer this letter.
If you misplace this letter, your dealer will still do the work, free of charge.
Changed Address or Sold The Car?
Please fill out the enclosed prepaid postcard and mail it to us if you have changed your address or sold the car.
If the dealer doesn't make the repair promptly and without charge, you may contact the Ford Customer Assistance Center, 300 Renaissance Center, P.O.
Box 43360, Detroit, Michigan 48243. You also may send a complaint to the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 400
Seventh Street, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20590 or call the toll free Auto Safety Hotline 1-800-424-9393 (Washington, D. C. area residents may call
366-0123).
We regret the inconvenience this service may cause you, but we want you to have the work done for your safety and satisfaction with your Ford-built car.