Recall - Fuel Evaporative Emissions: Overview
RECALL NUMBER91E16
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