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Attachment II


Dear Owner:

REASON FOR THIS LETTER

Ford Motor Company is voluntarily recalling some 1985 and 1986-model cars equipped with certain 3.8 liter engines, (Emissions Recall 89E77). Our records show that you own one of these cars. Your car's engine may be releasing air pollutants which exceed Federal standards.

WHAT YOU SHOULD DO

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

WHAT THE DEALER WILL DO

The dealer will modify your car's emission control system at no charge to you. This service should have little or no effect on your car except to reduce the air pollutants released by the emission control system. The time required for this service is about one hour.

WHY SERVICE SHOULD BE DONE

If you do not have this service done, your emission warranty may be reduced. Also, your car may not pass emissions or smog tests that may be required in your area.

ASK YOUR DEALER

When you call your dealer for this service, ask for a 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 ENCLOSED

Your car's identification number is shown on the 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 thisrecall service, you may contact the nearest Ford Parts and Service Division District Office whose address is shown in your Owner Guide.
We regret any problem 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.