Owner Letter

December, 1989

Dear Owner:

REASON FOR Ford Motor Company is voluntarily recalling some 1986 and
THIS LETTER 1987 model cars equipped with certain 5.0L engines,
(Emissions Recall 89E79). Our records show that you own
one of these cars. Your car's engine may be releasing
air pollutants which exceed California or Federal
standards.

WHAT YOU Please telephone your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer to
SHOULD DO arrange for this recall service.

WHAT THE The dealer will modify your car's emissions control
DEALER WILL system at no extra charge to you. This service should
DO have little or no effect on your car except to reduce the
air pollutants released by the emissions control system.
The time required for this service is between two and three hours.

WHY SERVICE If you do not have this service done, your emissions
SHOULD BE warranty may be reduced. Also, your car may not pass
DONE emissions tests that may be required in your area.

ASK YOUR When you call your dealer for this service, ask for a
DEALER computer check on the "CARES" or the OASIS" systems to
see if your car needs other recall work. If it does, the
dealer can tell you about the required service.

FORM Your car's identification number is shown on the enclosed
ENCLOSED form. Please detach the postcard on the cover sheet of
the form. Complete any of the sections that may apply
to you and mail the postcard to us. Please give the rest of
the form to your dealer at the time of service. If you
lose the form, the dealer will still service your car at
no charge to you.

ASSISTANCE If the dealer cannot answer any questions you have
regarding this recall service, you may contact the
nearest Ford Parts and Service Division District Office
whose address is shown in your Owner Guide.
We regret any inconvenience this recall may cause you. We are doing this so that you will be satisfied with your car. We urge you to have your car serviced promptly to maintain full coverage under the emission warranties.
Enclosure 89E79