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Recall - Emisions System Modifications: Overview

RECALL NUMBER
91E17

Date:
June, 1992



At Dealers By:
as Req'd.

0% of Parts Direct Shipped to Dealers

At PDC By
Now

Date in Owner Letter
July, 1992



To:
All Dealers

SUBJECT:
Emissions Recall 91E17 - Emissions Control Systems Modifications on Certain 1986-Model Escort, Lynx and EXP Passenger Cars


AFFECTED VEHICLES
1986-Model Escort, Lynx and EXP cars equipped with automatic transmissions and 1.9L engines having engine calibration codes 6-08A-R25/R27/R28.

REASONS FOR RECALL
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Ford have conducted in-use vehicle tests on some of the affected cars and have determined that they may be releasing levels of exhaust emissions which exceed Federal standards.

SERVICE ACTION
Cars returned for service will have modifications to the existing engine emissions control system, attachment of Vehicle Emissions Control Information and Authorized Modifications decals.

SPECIAL INSPECTION INSTRUCTIONS
Cars returned for service having 1.9L engines with calibration code 6-08A-R25 must be inspected for service provided by a previous Emissions Recall 86E55.

ATTACHMENTS
Attachment I
^ Administrative Information

Attachment II
^ Labor Allowances
^ Parts Ordering Information

Attachment III
^ Special Inspection and Technical Information