Overview of Recall 93E45
To: All DealersSUBJECT:
Emissions Recall 93E45 - Exhaust System Catalyst Replacement and Emissions Control System Modifications on Certain 1986/87-Model Federal and 1988/89-Model Federal and Canadian Thunderbird Turbo Coupe/Cougar XR7 and Merkur XR4ti Cars Equipped with 2.3L Turbocharged Engines
AFFECTED VEHICLES
1986/87-Model Federal and 1988/89-Model Federal and Canadian Thunderbird Turbo Coupe/Cougar XR7 and Merkur XR4ti cars equipped with 2.3L turbocharged engines having calibration codes 6-05R-R00, 6-06E-R01, 7-05E-R00/R10 and 7-06E-R10/R11.
REASONS FOR RECALL
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Ford have conducted in-use tests on some of the affected cars and have determined that they may be releasing exhaust emissions which exceed Federal and Canadian standards.
SERVICE ACTION
Cars returned for service will have exhaust system catalysts replaced, a vacuum delay valve installed in the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) vacuum line and Authorized Modifications and Special Service Information labels attached at no-charge to owners.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment I
^ Administrative Information
Attachment II
^ Labor Allowances
^ Parts Ordering Information
Attachment III
^ Technical Information