4 X 4 F-150 Trucks

Dear "Bigfoot Cruiser" Owner:


This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the U.S. National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Ford Motor Company has determined that safety defects exist in certain "Bigfoot Cruiser" vehicles, which include special equipment packages installed by an independent truck equipment supplier on some 4X4 F-150 pickup trucks.
Safety Defect
These vehicles contain several safety concerns including the potential for tire interference with body sheet metal, improperly sized and inadequately attached wheels, non-standard bumpers which may not meet certain safety requirements and, on certain vehicles, power rear windows that operate independently of the ignition switch.
Warning
Continued operation of one of these vehicles could result in a tire blow-out or loosening and potential separation of a wheel. A crash could result. In addition, a risk of serious injury is present if small children operate the rear power window when the vehicle is unattended.
What You Should Do
You are requested to promptly take your "Bigfoot Cruiser" to the Ford dealer from whom you purchased it. If it is impossible to utilize the services of your selling dealer, call or visit your nearest Ford dealer to arrange for the required service on your truck. The dealer has been instructed to provide you with a loaner or to help you obtain a rental vehicle, free of charge except (for the fuel used), until your truck has been corrected.

You should call your dealer promptly to make arrangements to return your truck to your dealer and to pick up a loaner vehicle. When you bring your truck in to pick up a loaner vehicle, give the dealer the attached form.

If you misplace the form, your dealer will still give you a loaner vehicle and do the work, free of charge.
Repairs
The corrections will include installing Ford-approved wheels, tires and shock absorbers and making certain electrical wiring modifications and other "internal" corrections. The tires to be installed will be smaller to fit properly in the fender openings. The wheels will be somewhat different in appearance from the wheels removed. The power rear window (if your truck is so equipped) will be wired so that it cannot be operated when the ignition key is removed.

Bumper mounted winches, brush guards and fog lights will be removed. Non-standard bumpers will be replaced with Ford-approved bumpers.
Cash Payment
Because certain equipment will be removed or substituted, Ford will give owners a compensating cash payment of an amount no less than the difference between the original purchase price of the equipment removed or replaced and the value of the substituted equipment. See Attachment.
Have You Changed Address or Sold the Truck?
Please fill out Section 1 of the enclosed prepaid your postcard and mail it to us, if you have changed your address or sold the truck.
If you have difficulties in obtaining a loaner or rental vehicle, please notify us accordingly. If you are unsatisfied with the repairs that are made to your vehicle, you may send a complaint to the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20590, or call the toll free Auto Safety Hotline 800-424-9393.

We regret the inconvenience this service may cause you, but we want you to have this work done for your safety and satisfaction with your modified Ford truck.

REFUND INFORMATION

OWNER COMPENSATION FOR EQUIPMENT REMOVED, REPLACED OR SUBSTITUTED

1987 F-150 "BIGFOOT CRUISER"


You will receive the following compensation from your Ford dealer for equipment removed, replaced or substituted as required by this program, based on the schedule shown below.


Equipment Removed, Replaced or Substituted

Amount Owner
1987 F-150 Receives

Wheels and Tires only. . . . . . . . $650.00

Wheels, Tires,

Front and Rear Bumpers . . . . . . . $850.00

Wheels, Tires,
Rear Bumper, Front Bumper
and Winch Assembly . . . . . . . . . $1800.00