Marquis V6-232 3.8L VIN C 2-bbl (1984)
Technical Service Bulletin # U7J840301
Date: 840301
Recall - Exhaust Air Supply Control Valve Replacement
RECALL NUMBER
U-7J Date March, 1984
Subject:
Emissions Recall U-7J - Recall of Certain 1984-Model Thunderbird, Cougar, LTD and Marquis Vehicles Equipped With the 3.8L
Engine and Automatic Transmission for Inspection and, if Necessary, Replacement of the Exhaust Air Supply Control Valve.
Vehicles and Defects Involved
Vehicles Involved
Certain 1984-model Thunderbird, Cougar LTD and Marquis vehicles equipped with the 3.8L engine and automatic transmission, and manufactured at
the Atlanta Assembly Plant from January 31, 1984 through February 1, 1984.
Description of Condition and Correction
Some of the described vehicles may have been built with an incorrect exhaust air supply control valve. Vehicles with an incorrect valve may require
modification to help assure acceptable levels of emission control and to improve fuel economy.
Ford is recalling these vehicles to correct this condition. Correction will consist of inspecting and, if necessary, installing the correct exhaust air supply
control valve.
Owner and Dealer Information
Notification of Owners
The enclosed list identifies units delivered to your dealership which are involved in this recall. Vehicles affected by this recall and not yet delivered to
the owners must be corrected prior to delivery. The owners of vehicles for whom names and addresses are shown are being notified directly by First
Class Mail. In those instances where an affected vehicle has been sold, but the owner's name and address is not listed, you should contact the owner
immediately and provide him a copy of the attached letter. If the owner of an eligible vehicle cannot be contacted or does not make an appointment to
have his vehicle corrected, return the Customer Notification and Dealer Claim Form (FCS 1864) to us with the owner's name and address indicated so
that we can handle further notification. Eligible vehicles, other than those on the list provided, may be brought to your dealership by their owners for this
recall service. Those units are also to be corrected as promptly as possible. If the owner of an eligible vehicle does not have a Form 1864, a blank form
should be completed by you for reimbursement.
Dealership Obligations
You 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 because of objections to scheduling or for any other
reason.
Technical, Parts and Labor Information
Technical and Administrative Instructions Inspect
1.
Raise the hood
2.
Locate the exhaust air supply control valve about midway on the right (passenger) side of the engine compartment between the engine and the
front fender apron. A pink-striped vacuum hose, attached to the upper nipple of the valve, will be of assistance in locating the valve.
3.
Using a mechanic's mirror and a light, locate the part number label affixed around the upper shoulder of the valve.
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If the part number is E4SE-9F491-AA, the correct valve is installed in the vehicle and no further action is necessary.
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If the part number is E4DE-9F491-AA, an incorrect valve is installed in the vehicle. Proceed to the following repair procedure.
Repair
1.
Remove the air cleaner "zip" tube.
2.
Disconnect the two vacuum hoses attached to the upper portion of the existing exhaust air supply control valve.
3.
Raise the vehicle on a hoist.
4.
Disconnect the three air hoses attached to the lower portion of the valve. Remove the valve.