Topaz L4-140 2.3L CFI (1985)
AUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS DECAL FOR ALL VEHICLES
PREPARE THE DECAL AS SHOWN. AFFIX THE DECAL TO A FLAT, CLEAN SURFACE ON THE RADIATOR SUPPORT ORDER THE
DECALS AS YOU WOULD ORDER ANY SERVICE PART USING PART NUMBER FPS 8262.
Dealer Letter
PLEASE ENSURE THAT COPIES OF THIS BULLETIN ARE ROUTED TO YOUR PARTS AND SERVICE PERSONNEL
March, 1990
To:
Selected North American Ford and Lincoln-Mercury Product Dealers and Affiliated Ford Motor Companies
Subject:
Emissions Recall 89E78-S3 - Certain 1985, 1986 and 1987-Model Tempo/Topaz/Escort/Lynx/EXP/Taurus and Sable Passenger Cars
for Fuel Injector Inspection/Replacement and Emissions Control Component/System Replacement or Modification
Reference:
Dealer Bulletin Dated July, 1989 and Supplements 1 and 2, dated August 1989 and January 1990; Same Subject.
This supplement announces the fourth and final phase (Repair Code "D" Vehicles) of the subject recall:
1985 and 1986-Model Tempo/Topaz equipped with 2.3L CFI engines and Automatic Transmissions.
1987-Model Tempo/Topaz 2.3L CFI Engine Equipped Vehicles manufactured through 5/30/87 (2.3L) and 3/24/87 (2.3L HO).
1987-Model Escort/Lynx and EXP 1.9L CFI Engine-Equipped Vehicles manufactured through 4/10/87.
Please file this supplement with the referenced bulletin. This is the final announcement of vehicles involved in this recall.
Owner Letter
March, 1990
Dear Owner:
REASON FOR
Ford Motor Company is voluntarily recalling some 1985, 1986 and
THIS LETTER
1987-model cars equipped with certain 1.9, 2.3 or 2.5 liter
engines, (Emissions Recall 89E78). Our records show that you own one of these cars. Your car's engine may be releasing air
pollutants which exceed U.S. Federal or California standards.
WHAT YOU
Please telephone your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer to
SHOULD DO
arrange for this recall service.
WHAT THE
The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine
DEALER
fuel injector at no charge to you. In addition, it may be
WILL DO
necessary for the dealer to replace other emission control
system components. This also will be done at no charge and will depend on the design of the emission control system. This