LN7 L4-098 1.6L VIN 4 2-bbl (1982)
Technical Service Bulletin # 86E54
Date: 861201
Recall - Emission System Modifications
RECALL NUMBER:
86E54
Date:
December, 1986
To:
All 49-State Ford and Lincoln-Mercury Dealers
Subject:
Emissions Recall 86E54 - Recall of Certain 1982-Model 1.6 Liter Engine and Manual Transmission-Equipped 49-State Vehicles for
Emission Control System Modifications
Vehicles, Description & Dealership Information
VEHICLES INVOLVED
All 1982-Model Escort, Lynx, EXP and LN7 vehicles manufactured at the Edison, St. Thomas, San Jose and Wayne Assembly Plants and equipped with
manual transmissions, and the following 1.6L 49-State engine and calibration codes:
Calibration Codes
Engine Codes
1-03S-R00
2F/2J-685-AA
1-03S-R11
2F/2J-685-AB/BB/CB
2-03C-R00
2F/2J-669-AA
2-03C-R11
2F/2J-669-AB
2-03E-R00
2F/2J-663-AA
DESCRIPTION OF CONDITION AND CORRECTION
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.
DEALERSHIP OBLIGATIONS
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.
To determine if a vehicle is eligible, you should utilize "CARES" (Computer Assisted Recall System) or "OASIS" (On-Line Automotive Service
Information System).
Dealerships 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 (See Attachment I) (Page 4)
Special Instructions for Vehicle Emission Control Information (VECI) Decals
Most 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.
In the event that an owner returns a vehicle without a decal, refer to the enclosed vehicle listing or Exhibit IV to determine the correct decal. Contact
your FPSD District Office and provide the decal part number and the VIN.
PARTS REQUIREMENTS
Service parts required for this recall may be ordered through normal order processing channels.
Service Part
Number
Description
Class
Dealer Price
D3DZ-12A091-B
Valve, Vacuum
AG
$4.99
Delay
D0PZ-12226-B
Hose, Vacuum
$0.08 a/
5/32-Inch
AG
(3 inches required)
a/ Based on $16.32 per 50 foot roll
