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Recall - Fuel Evaporative Emissions: Overview

RECALL NUMBER
91E16

Date
July 1992



At Dealers By
as Req'd.

0% of Parts Direct Shipped to Dealers

At PDC By
NOW

Date in Owner Letter



To:
All Dealers

SUBJECT:
Emissions Recall 91E16 - Emissions Control System Modifications on Certain 1988 (49-States Only), 1989 and 1990-Model 50-States 3.8L Engine Equipped Taurus, Sable and Continental Cars


AFFECTED VEHICLES
1988 (49-States Only), 1989 and 1990-model 50-States Taurus, Sable and Continental cars equipped with 3.8L engines. Affected 1988-model California cars are covered under Emissions Recall 91E15.

REASONS FOR RECALL
In-use tests have determined that some of the affected cars may be releasing hydrocarbon evaporative emissions which exceed California and Federal standards.

SERVICE ACTION
Cars returned for service will have evaporative emissions system components replaced. REFER TO ATTACHMENT III TO DETERMINE WHAT SERVICE IS TO BE PROVIDED.

ATTACHMENTS

Attachment I
^ Administrative Information

Attachment II
^ Labor Allowances
^ Parts Ordering Information

Attachment III
^ Technical Information