Recall - Emissions System Modification: Overview

9220ford03

To: All Dealers
March, 1992

SUBJECT:
Emissions Recall 91E15 - Emissions Control System Modifications on Certain 1988-Model California 3.8L Engine Equipped Taurus, Sable and Continental Cars.

AFFECTED VEHICLES
1988 - Model California Taurus, Sable and Continental cars equipped with 3.8L engines.

REASONS FOR RECALL
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) and Ford have conducted in-use tests on some of the affected cars and have determined that they may be releasing exhaust and evaporative emissions which exceed California standards.

SERVICE ACTION
Cars returned for service will have the thermactor air control system removed, electronic engine control processors, evaporative emissions system components and exhaust system toeboard catalysts replaced and new Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI) decals attached. REFER TO ATTACHMENT III TO DETERMINE WHAT SERVICE IS TO BE PROVIDED.

ATTACHMENTS
Attachment I

^ Administrative Information

Attachment II

^ Labor Allowances
^ Parts Ordering Information
^ Parts Return Instructions

Attachment III

^ Technical Information
not available at time of release