Dealer Letter - Ford Authorized Distributor Bulletin 00-038
March 16, 2000FORD AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTOR BULLETIN # 00-038
To:
All Powertrain Ford Authorized Distributors
Subject:
Launch of 1994-1995 3.8L Ford Remanufactured Engines
Questions:
Aftermarket Account Manager
1994-1995 3.8L Ford Remanufactured Engines are Available for Order
Effective March 20, 2000, the Ford Remanufactured engines are available for order as shown.
A detailed application chart is included.
Price and Repair Cost Cap
Owner Notification Program 00M09
Concurrent with the launch of these new Ford Remanufactured engines, Ford Motor Company is offering extended coverage on 1994 and 1995 FWD application 3.8L engines that experience premature failure of the head gasket, under Owner Notification Program 00M09. Effective March 20, 2000, these new Ford Remanufactured engines will be the only approved FWD engine replacements under Owner Notification Program 00M09.
Some typical 6006 engine content, including oil pans, front covers and rocker covers, will not be included at launch. Ford intends to phase in content via running changes to the Bill of Material. The supplier will be incorporating additional content as it becomes available.
FCSD is Anticipating Potential Shortages
Due to the volume of owners affected by this program, FCSD is anticipating potential shortages of 3.8L Ford Remanufactured engines. As result of this potential shortfall, initial FAD orders will be allocated based on production capacity, and, when supplies are short, on an individual emergency basis.
If contacted by dealers ordering 3.8L Ford Remanufactured engines and you cannot immediately fill the order from stock, consult DOES II Remarks screens for availability information. If the order cannot be filled within a reasonable amount of time (5 days), direct the dealer to contact his FCSD CSM for further instructions.
Toll-Free Hotline
To ensure FADs have access to the very latest information regarding supplier build schedules and supply availability, FCSD is temporarily establishing a Hotline at 1 (800) 325-5621. This Hotline will be in daily contact with the supplier and can assist to answer questions or provide 3.8L engine availability updates to FADs.
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