Owner Letter, U.S.

January, 1990

Safety Recall 89S78

Dear Owner:


This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the U.S. National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.

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 your dealer 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 your dealer. Your dealer will determine if the belt needs replacement. If the belt needs to be replaced the dealer will install a new one at no charge.

Call your Call your dealer without delay and ask for a service
dealer date.

Your dealer has 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 your dealer does not have the parts in stock, they can be ordered and shipment would be expedited. 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 us.
vehicle?

If the dealer does not make the repair promptly and without charge, please fill out Section 3 of the enclosed postcard and mail it to us. You may also send a complaint to the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street, SW, Washington, DC 20590 or call the toll free Auto Safety Hotline 800-424-9393.

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.