Dealer Letter

March, 1992

To:
Selected NAAO Export Sales North American Ford and LincolnMercury Product Dealers
All NAAO Export Sales District Offices All Affiliated Ford Motor Companies - Service Managers

Subject:
Emissions Recall 92E22 - Disconnected Fuel Vapor Hoses on
Certain 1989-Model Thunderbirds and Cougars Equipped with 3.8L Engines

Enclosed are copies of FPSD's Emissions Recall 92E22 Bulletin applicable to the subject North American Ford-built vehicles. A sample copy of NAAO Export Sales' owner notification letter is attached. If your dealership/location is involved, the applicable VIN listing is included. If not, use the Bulletins as information only.

Please note that some details in the enclosed Bulletins such as parts ordering and claim submission procedures are applicable to U.S. dealers only. Therefore, please observe the following administrative procedures:

1. Parts Order
Order the parts directly from FPSD-IDO, Windsor, Canada, using conventional parts ordering procedures. Parts will be reimbursed by submission of recall claim Form(s) 1864.

2. Reimbursement
Only the Form 1864 will be accepted for reimbursement under this Recall. Upon completion of the required service, the Form 1864 must be completely filled out and signed by authorized dealer personnel. Dealers having Direct Warranty Entry (DWE) are to use that method of claims submission.

PLEASE ENSURE THAT COPIES OF THIS RECALL ANNOUNCEMENT ARE ROUTED TO YOUR PARTS AND SERVICE PERSONNEL.


Serial Number: April, 1992


Ford Motor Company is voluntarily recalling (Emissions Recall 92E22) certain 1989-Model Thunderbirds and Cougars equipped with 3.8L engines. Your car may have a disconnected fuel vapor return hose and may be releasing air pollutants which exceed U. S. Federal standards.

What the Dealer At no charge to you, your dealer will inspect and, if
Will Do necessary, connect the vapor hose on your car according
to instructions provided by Ford. This service should have little or no effect on your car except to reduce air pollutants.

If you do not have this service done,
^ Your emissions warranty may be reduced,
^ Your car may not pass emissions or smog tests that may be required in your area.

Call Your Dealer Call your dealer without delay. Ask for an appointment
and ask if parts are in stock. If your dealer does not have the parts, they can be ordered before scheduling your service date.

When you bring your car in, give the dealer the enclosed form. If you misplace the form, your dealer will still do the work, free of charge.

Changed Address If you have, please fill out Section 1 of the prepaid
or Sold the Car? postcard and mail it to us.

If the dealer does not make the repair promptly and without charge, please fill out Section 3 of the prepaid postcard and mail it to us.

Please have your car serviced promptly to maintain full emission warranty coverage. We regret any inconvenience this recall may cause you.