A/T - PRNDL Bulb Socket Melted

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LAMP-TRANSMISSION PRNDL BULB SOCKET MELTED-VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 5/13/89

TRANSMISSION-PRNDL LIGHT BULB SOCKET MELTED-VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 5/13/89

Article No. 89-13-9

FORD: 1989 THUNDERBIRD

LINCOLN-MERCURY: 1989 COUGAR


ISSUE: Heat from the transmission "PRNDL" light bulb may soften and melt the plastic bulb socket. This is caused by the two (2) candlepower bulb.

ACTION: Install a new bulb and socket assembly. The new assembly has a one (1) candlepower bulb which will operate cooler. Refer to the 1989 Thunderbird /Cougar Shop Manual, Section 17-02 for service details.

NOTE: THE NEW BULB AND SOCKET ASSEMBLY ALSO HAS A LIGHTER GREEN FILTER SO THE LESS BRIGHT BULB WILL STILL SUPPLY THE CORRECT GREEN COLOR AND INTENSITY.

PART NUMBER PART NAME CLASS

E9SZ-15A808-C Bulb and Socket Assembly C

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: None
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Basic Warranty Coverage

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
891309A Install Bulb & Socket 0.5 Hr.

DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO. CONDITION CODE
15A808 46
OASIS CODES: 2100, 2150