Owner Letter

June, 1988

Dear Owner:

Ford Motor Company of Canada, limited (Ford) is offering a no-charge Service Program (M63) for your 1985, 1986 or 1987 Tempo or Topaz car whose serial number is shown on the enclosed Notification Form.

Reason For This Program

Ford has found that as a result of extremely high road salt usage in certain areas, the power steering gear input shaft seal may leak power steering fluid. This may be a result of a corroded steering input shaft wearing out the shaft seal. If this condition exists it is possible for a gradual loss of power steering assist to occur as the fluid level in the power steering pump reservoir is lowered. This is often preceded by visible fluid leaks and aeration noise (moan) from the pump.

Your Dealer Will

Inspect your car to verify the condition. If a power steering gear input shaft seal leak exists, the dealer will replace the power steering gear assembly at no-charge to you.

This service program provides extended coverage for the described condition for 5 years or 80,000 kilometres, from your cars in-service date or through October 31, 1988 whichever provides the greater coverage. Your dealer will refund you for this service if you paid to have it done.

What You Should Do

If you notice the above described condition on your car, contact your Ford or Mercury dealer and ask for a service appointment. When you take your car in, give the enclosed form to the dealer. If you misplace the form, the dealer will still do the work free of charge.

Refund

For a refund, present the original of the paid repair order or parts purchase receipt to your Ford or Mercury dealer no later than October 31, 1988. The dealer will process a refund if the repairs were made prior to the receipt of this letter.

Changed Your Address, Name Or Sold The Vehicle?

If you have, please fill out Section I of the prepaid postcard attached to the enclosed form and mail it to us.

If the dealer cannot answer any questions you may have regarding this Service Program, please write the "National Owner Relations Office" or contact the nearest Ford of Canada Regional Office. The addresses and telephone numbers for these offices are shown in your car's Owner Guide.