Owner Letter For Areas Not Affected By U.S. Law

For Areas Not Affected by U.S. Law

Suggested Owner Letter (Dealership Stationery)

Safety Recall 89S78

Dear Owner:

Ford Motor Company has determined that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain 1986 and 1987 Aerostars with factory installed Captain's Chair Front Seats.

Safety Defect The right front passenger seat belt webbing may be abraded
or cut from contact with the seat back pivot hinge.

The strength of a seat belt may be reduced by abraded or cut webbing and the risk of injury to the front seat passenger may be increased.

Repairs Enclosed is a passenger side seat back pivot hinge cover
(black in color) which will help protect the seat belt webbing. You may wish to install this cover yourself (follow the instructions, attachment A) or, if you wish, we will install it for you at no charge.

If you choose to install the cover yourself, be sure to check the front passenger side seat belt on the right of the seat, 6 inches up from the floor. Inspect the belt where it passes over the seat back pivot hinge. If it has any nicks or cuts, return your Aerostar to us. We will determine if the belt needs replacement. If the belt needs to be replaced we will install a new one at no charge.

Call us If you need assistance, call us without delay and ask for a
service date.

We have the service information needed to check the seat belt and install the pivot cover on your Aerostar. If your Aerostar needs to have a new seat belt installed and we do not have the parts in stock, they can be ordered and shipment would be expedited by Ford Motor Company. Occupants should continue to wear their seat belts even if they show signs of wear or damage.

Changed If you have sold your Aerostar or changed your address,
address or please fill out the enclosed prepaid postcard and mail it
sold the to the addressee.
vehicle?

Please install the cover provided with this letter at your earliest opportunity and be sure that you and your passengers always "BUCKLE UP" while driving or riding. 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 Aerostar.

(FIGURE # 1):

Attachment A


INSTALLATION OF PIVOT HINGE COVER


1. Pull up seat back cover of the right front passenger seat to expose hole in seat back frame.


NOTE: In some cases it may be necessary to unzip the bottom of seat back trim cover to expose mounting hole for pivot cover retaining pin.


2. Slide pivot cover E7FZ-5861693-B onto seat back pivot hinge bracket.


3. Position pivot cover to align with hole on seat back pivot hinge bracket then install push pin # 382570-S to secure pivot cover. (See Figure # 1)


4. Be sure that seat back trim cover is zipped and returned to proper position.