Vehicles Involved

All 1987-Model Ranger light trucks equipped with 2.3 liter EFI engines and produced at the Louisville and Twin Cities Assembly Plants from Job #1, 1987 (August 5, 1986) through August 25, 1986 and August 28, 1986, respectively.

DESCRIPTION OF CONDITION AND CORRECTION

Ford is voluntarily recalling the affected vehicles to help assure acceptable levels of exhaust emissions. This will be achieved by inspecting and, if necessary, replacing the battery ground and starting motor relay cable assembly which may have incorrect (oversized inner diameter) female terminals that mate with the male heated exhaust gas oxygen sensor terminals.

DEALERSHIP OBLIGATIONS

The enclosed listing identifies involved units registered to owners in your dealership's area. Other eligible vehicles that may be brought to your dealership for this recall service should be corrected as promptly as possible. If the owner of an eligible vehicle does not have a Customer Notification and Dealer Claim Form (FCS-1864), please complete a blank Form 1864 and submit it via the Direct Warranty Entry (DWE) system for reimbursement. To determine if a vehicle is eligible, please utilize "CARES" (Computer Assisted Recall System) or "OASIS" (On-Line Automotive Service Information System).

Dealerships are obligated to perform the recall service promptly following tender of the vehicles by the owners. It is important that you inform your FPSD District Office promptly of any instance in which an owner will not allow you to complete this recall service because of objections to scheduling or for any other reason.