Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
1987 Ford Bronco II 4WD V6-177 2.9LFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Campaign - Shift Lever Replacement: Overview
90ford38 September, 1990
Serial Number IFMCA11S6XYZ12345
Mr. John Sample 123 Main Street Anywhere, USA 12345
Ford Motor Company is providing a no-charge Service Program, number "M70", to owners of certain 1986-87 model Ranger and Bronco II trucks equipped with Mazda five-speed manual transmissions.
REASON FOR On some of these trucks, the transmission shift lever
THIS PROGRAM housing may break. If this happens, the driver would
not be able to shift the transmission.
At no cost to you, your dealer will replace the broken shift lever assembly before your truck is six years old or before it has 60,000 miles.
If your truck has more than 60,000 miles, this service will be in effect through January 31, 1991.
WHAT YOU PLEASE KEEP THIS LETTER.
SHOULD DO If you have to bring your truck in for this service, give the dealer this letter.
If you misplace this letter, your dealer will still do the work, free of charge.
REFUNDS If you paid to have this service done before the date
of this letter, Ford is offering a full refund, including deductible costs. For a refund, please show your paid work-order or parts receipt to your Ford dealer.
We are taking this action as part of our ongoing efforts to maintain owner confidence in our products. We hope this program will confirm your continued satisfaction in your Ford built truck.
Serial Number IFMCA11S6XYZ12345
Mr. John Sample 123 Main Street Anywhere, USA 12345
Ford Motor Company is providing a no-charge Service Program, number "M70", to owners of certain 1986-87 model Ranger and Bronco II trucks equipped with Mazda five-speed manual transmissions.
REASON FOR On some of these trucks, the transmission shift lever
THIS PROGRAM housing may break. If this happens, the driver would
not be able to shift the transmission.
At no cost to you, your dealer will replace the broken shift lever assembly before your truck is six years old or before it has 60,000 miles.
If your truck has more than 60,000 miles, this service will be in effect through January 31, 1991.
WHAT YOU PLEASE KEEP THIS LETTER.
SHOULD DO If you have to bring your truck in for this service, give the dealer this letter.
If you misplace this letter, your dealer will still do the work, free of charge.
REFUNDS If you paid to have this service done before the date
of this letter, Ford is offering a full refund, including deductible costs. For a refund, please show your paid work-order or parts receipt to your Ford dealer.
We are taking this action as part of our ongoing efforts to maintain owner confidence in our products. We hope this program will confirm your continued satisfaction in your Ford built truck.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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