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Owner Letter


Attachment II

Dear Owner: December, 1989

REASON FOR
THIS LETTER Ford Motor Company is voluntarily recalling (Emissions Recall 89E83) some 1986-model cars equipped with certain 3.8 liter engines. Our records show that you own one of these cars. Your car's engine may be releasing air pollutants which exceed California standards.

WHAT YOU
SHOULD DO Please telephone your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer in your area to assure that parts are available at the dealership and to arrange for this recall service.

WHAT THE
DEALER The dealer will modify the emissions control system on the engine in your car at no charge to you. This service WILL DO should 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 about one hour. Your dealer may have to keep your car longer because of service capacity restraints.

WHY SERVICE
SHOULD BE If you do not have this service done, your emissions warranty may be reduced. Also, your car may not pass DONE 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 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 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.
Enclosure 89E83