Recall - Emissions Systems Modification: Overview

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RECALL NUMBER
91E05

Date Nov., 1991


At Dealers By as Req'd 0 % of Puts Direct

At PDC By NOW Shipped to Dealers

Date in Owner Letter November, 1991


To: All Dealers

SUBJECT: Emissions Recall 91E05 - Emissions Control Systems Modifications on Certain 1985 and 1986-Model E and F-Series and Bronco Trucks


AFFECTED VEHICLES 1985 and 1986-Model E and F-Series and Bronco trucks sold in high altitude locations and equipped with 4.9L engines having one of the following calibrations:

5-51V-R00 5-51Z-R00
5-52E-R00 5-52K-R00
5-52Y-R00


REASONS FOR RECALL The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Ford have conducted in-use vehicle tests on some of the affected trucks and have determined that they may be releasing levels of exhaust emissions which exceed Federal high altitude standards.

SERVICE ACTION Trucks returned for service will have carburetor choke baffle plates, distributor octane rods and spark plugs replaced, modification of the thermactor air control system vacuum activating system and attachment of Service Information and Authorized Modifications decals.


ATTACHMENTS Attachment I
^ Administrative Information

Attachment II
^ Labor Allowances
^ Parts Ordering Information

Attachment III
^ Technical Information