Radio - Noise/Static On FM Band

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Article No. ^ RADIO - FM "STATIC" - 2.3L HSC/HSO ENGINES BUILT AT
87-14-4 CHIHUAHUA ENGINE PLANT - VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 06/01/87

^ NOISE - "STATIC" ON FM RADIO - 2.3L HSC/HSO ENGINES
BUILT AT CHIHUAHUA ENGINE PLANT - VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 06/01/87

FORD: 1987 TEMPO

LINCOLN-MERCURY: 1987 TOPAZ

ISSUE: Radio static while in "FM" mode may be caused by the dielectric grease that was applied on the distributor rotor at the Chihuahua Engine Plant.

ACTION: To correct this, install a new distributor cap and rotor using the following diagnostic service procedure.

1. Check engine code tag for the letters "CH". If "CH" is present, the engine was built at the Chihuahua Engine Plant.

2. Inspect the distributor rotor blade tip for dielectric grease or white crusted residue.

3. If grease or white crusted residue is found, install a new distributor cap (E5FZ-12106-C) and rotor (E6FZ-12200-A).

NOTE: Engines not built at the Chihuahua Engine Plant, or if no grease or white crusted residue was found, refer to to the 1987 Car Shop Manual, Volume C, Section 35-03 for normal diagnostics.

PART NUMBER PART NAME CLASS

E5FZ-12106-C Cap AG
E6FZ-12200-A Rotor BM

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: None
WARRANTY STATUS: Reimbursable within the provisions of the Warranty and Policy Manual
OPERATION: SP871404A
TIME: 0.3 Hr.
DLR. CODING: Basic Part No. 12106 - Code: 56