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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1990RANGER 4WD L4-140 2.3L SOHCREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTEMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMSTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINSRECALLSRECALL - SPARK PLUG REPLACEMENT LABEL
1990 Ford Ranger 4WD L4-140 2.3L SOHC
Recall - Spark Plug Replacement Label
1990 Ford Ranger 4WD L4-140 2.3L SOHCSECTION Recall - Spark Plug Replacement Label
March, 1995
To: All Dealers
SUBJECT:
Special Field Action 94LO4 - Engine Compartment Spark Plug Service Reminder Label on Certain 1989 through 1991 Model Federal and California 2.3L Dual Spark Plug Engine Equipped Rangers
AFFECTED VEHICLES:
1989 through 1991 model Federal and California Rangers equipped with 2.3L dual spark plug engines and manufactured at the Edison, Louisville and Twin Cities Assembly plants during the 1989 through 1991 model years.
REASONS FOR THIS ACTION:
During in-use vehicle emissions testing it was found that some of the affected Rangers did not have all eight spark plugs replaced as specified for the 30,000 mile maintenance interval.
SERVICE ACTION:
To assure that all eight spark plugs are replaced at the appropriate interval, owners of the affected Rangers will be mailed an engine compartment spark plug service reminder label with instructions for attachment. They will be given the option to have a dealer install the label.
LABEL ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS:
Owners should have the label if they return their trucks for service. When an owner returns without a label, order any required labels through the Vehicle Information and Warning Replacement label program announced in June, 1993.
OASIS:
OASIS will not be activated for this action.
CLAIMS:
Claims will be paid for labor and costs for obtaining a label through the Vehicle Information and Warning Replacement Label program (if any costs are incurred) when owners return for service.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment I
^ Administrative Instructions
ATTACHMENT I
Special Field Action 94L04
ADMINISTRATIVE INSTRUCTIONS:
DEALER ACTION
Owners will be mailed labels with instructions for installation. If an owner should return to have a label installed, refer to the following for labor allowance and reimbursement information.
LABOR ALLOWANCES
Attach the Engine Compartment Spark Plug Service Reminder label. (For Trucks in Dealer Stock or Those Returned for Service).
CLAIM PROCEDURE FOR DEALERS NOT ON ACES II:
0.2 Hrs. - Insert in Box "B" on Form 1864
Administrative Allowance - 0.1 Hrs.
Note:
Add Administrative Allowance to the total repair time.
CLAIM PROCEDURE FOR DEALERS ON ACES II:
Submit using DWE.
0.2 Hrs. - Labor Operation - 94L04B
0.1 Hrs. - Misc. Expense Code "ADMIN"
LABEL ORDERING INFORMATION:
Labels will be mailed directly to the owners of affected Rangers for this action. When an owner returns requesting a label, order the label using the Vehicle Information and Warning Replacement Label program ordering instructions. This program was announced in June, 1993. (If you are unable to locate this letter, contact your regional office and reference PFB 93172DB60006, dated June 21, 1993).
^ Order label part number F5AE-6D090-LAB
^ Claim for the cost of the label (if any)
ENCLOSED WITH THIS LETTER IS A SERVICE REMINDER LABEL THAT IS IMPORTANT TO THE SERVICING FOR THE RANGER DESCRIBED BELOW. PLEASE DO NOT THROW THE LABEL OR THIS LETTER AWAY.
SERIAL NUMBER OF VEHICLE
DESCRIPTION OF VEHICLE
NAME OF OWNER
ADDRESS OF OWNER
CITY OF OWNER
DEAR OWNER:
REASON FOR THIS LETTER
Ford Motor Company has determined that a Service Reminder label should be placed in the engine compartment of your Ranger. The information on the label is important to the servicing of all spark plugs (a total of eight plugs) at the appropriate service intervals.
LABEL PROVIDED WITH THIS LETTER
Enclosed with this letter is a label. Please read the instructions on the reverse side of this letter and install the label on your Ranger.
CONTACT YOUR DEALER
If you desire, a dealer will attach the label. Be sure you have this letter and the label when you visit the dealer for this service.
ATTACHING THE LABEL
Read the instructions on the reverse side of this letter.
PLEASE REMEMBER
It is important that the label be placed on your truck for proper spark plug servicing.
March, 1995
To: All Dealers
SUBJECT:
Special Field Action 94L05 - Warranty Information Booklets for Certain 1994 Model California 4.0L Engine Equipped Explorer and Ranger Trucks
AFFECTED VEHICLES:
Approximately 26,000 1994 Model California 4.0L engine Explorer and Ranger trucks manufactured at the Edison, Louisville and Twin Cities Assembly Plants from Job # 1 through January 31, 1994.
REASONS FOR THIS ACTION:
Warranty Information Booklets placed in the affected trucks did not include the transducer assembly (base part number -12K073-) in the 7.Year/70,000 Mile warranty listing of emissions related parts. California regulations require manufacturers to furnish this listing with each vehicle.
SERVICE ACTION:
Owners of the affected trucks will be mailed revised pages with instructions to attach the pages over the existing pages in their truck's Warranty Information Booklets.
PAGE ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS:
Owners should have the page if they return their trucks for service. If an owner returns without a page, order the page through the Vehicle Information and Warning Replacement label program announced in June, 1993.
OASIS:
OASIS will not be activated for this action.
CLAIMS:
Claims will be paid for labor and costs for obtaining a page through the Vehicle Information and Warning Replacement Label program (if any costs are incurred) when owners return for service.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment I
^ Administrative Instructions
ATTACHMENT I
Special Field Action 94L05
ADMINISTRATIVE INSTRUCTIONS
DEALER ACTION
Owners will be mailed pages with instructions for installation. If an owner should return to have a page installed, refer to the following for labor allowance and reimbursement information.
LABOR ALLOWANCE
Attach Warranty Information Booklet Page for Vehicles in Dealership Stock or those Returned by Owners for Service.
CLAIM PROCEDURE FOR DEALERS NOT ON ACES II:
0.2 Hrs. - Insert in Box "B" on Form 1864
Administrative Allowance 0.1 Hrs.
NOTE:
Add Administrative Allowance to the total repair time.
CLAIM PROCEDURE FOR DEALERS ON ACES II:
Submit using DWE.
0.2 Hrs. - Labor Operation 94L05B
0.1 Hrs. - Misc. Expense Code "ADMIN"
PAGE ORDERING INFORMATION:
Pages will be mailed directly to the owners of affected cars for this action. When an owner returns requesting a page, order the page using the Vehicle Information and Warning Replacement Label program ordering instructions. This program was announced in June, 1993. (If you are unable to locate this letter, contact your FCSD regional office and reference field bulletin PFB 93172DB60006, dated June 12, 1993).
^ Order "Page 21, 1994 Explorer/Ranger Warranty Information Booklet"
^ Claim for the cost of the page (if any)
ENCLOSED WITH THIS LETTER IS REVISED INFORMATION WHICH IS IMPORTANT TO THE WARRANTY COVERAGE FOR THE EXPLORER OR RANGER DESCRIBED BELOW. PLEASE ATTACH THE PAGE OVER THE APPROPRIATE EXISTING PAGE IN YOUR TRUCK'S WARRANTY INFORMATION BOOKLET.
SERIAL NUMBER OF VEHICLE
DESCRIPTION OF VEHICLE
NAME OF OWNER
ADDRESS OF OWNER
CITY OF OWNER
DEAR OWNER:
REASON FOR THIS LETTER
Ford Motor Company has discovered that the Warranty Information Booklet for your truck may not include a part which is included in the 7-Year/7O,OOO-Mile California warranted emissions related part coverage. This information is required by California regulations.
PAGE PROVIDED WITH THIS LETTER
Enclosed with this letter is a revised page. Please attach the page over the existing appropriate page in the Warranty Information Booklet provided in your Explorer or Ranger.
ATTACHING THE LABEL
Moisten the side opposite the printing and attach the page to the existing page in your truck's Warranty Information Booklet.
CONTACT YOUR DEALER
If you desire, a dealer will attach the page. Be sure you have this letter and the page when you visit the dealer for this service.
PLEASE REMEMBER
It is important that the correct page be placed in your truck's Warranty Information Booklet for your information regarding warranty coverage.
To: All Dealers
SUBJECT:
Special Field Action 94LO4 - Engine Compartment Spark Plug Service Reminder Label on Certain 1989 through 1991 Model Federal and California 2.3L Dual Spark Plug Engine Equipped Rangers
AFFECTED VEHICLES:
1989 through 1991 model Federal and California Rangers equipped with 2.3L dual spark plug engines and manufactured at the Edison, Louisville and Twin Cities Assembly plants during the 1989 through 1991 model years.
REASONS FOR THIS ACTION:
During in-use vehicle emissions testing it was found that some of the affected Rangers did not have all eight spark plugs replaced as specified for the 30,000 mile maintenance interval.
SERVICE ACTION:
To assure that all eight spark plugs are replaced at the appropriate interval, owners of the affected Rangers will be mailed an engine compartment spark plug service reminder label with instructions for attachment. They will be given the option to have a dealer install the label.
LABEL ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS:
Owners should have the label if they return their trucks for service. When an owner returns without a label, order any required labels through the Vehicle Information and Warning Replacement label program announced in June, 1993.
OASIS:
OASIS will not be activated for this action.
CLAIMS:
Claims will be paid for labor and costs for obtaining a label through the Vehicle Information and Warning Replacement Label program (if any costs are incurred) when owners return for service.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment I
^ Administrative Instructions
ATTACHMENT I
Special Field Action 94L04
ADMINISTRATIVE INSTRUCTIONS:
DEALER ACTION
Owners will be mailed labels with instructions for installation. If an owner should return to have a label installed, refer to the following for labor allowance and reimbursement information.
LABOR ALLOWANCES
Attach the Engine Compartment Spark Plug Service Reminder label. (For Trucks in Dealer Stock or Those Returned for Service).
CLAIM PROCEDURE FOR DEALERS NOT ON ACES II:
0.2 Hrs. - Insert in Box "B" on Form 1864
Administrative Allowance - 0.1 Hrs.
Note:
Add Administrative Allowance to the total repair time.
CLAIM PROCEDURE FOR DEALERS ON ACES II:
Submit using DWE.
0.2 Hrs. - Labor Operation - 94L04B
0.1 Hrs. - Misc. Expense Code "ADMIN"
LABEL ORDERING INFORMATION:
Labels will be mailed directly to the owners of affected Rangers for this action. When an owner returns requesting a label, order the label using the Vehicle Information and Warning Replacement Label program ordering instructions. This program was announced in June, 1993. (If you are unable to locate this letter, contact your regional office and reference PFB 93172DB60006, dated June 21, 1993).
^ Order label part number F5AE-6D090-LAB
^ Claim for the cost of the label (if any)
ENCLOSED WITH THIS LETTER IS A SERVICE REMINDER LABEL THAT IS IMPORTANT TO THE SERVICING FOR THE RANGER DESCRIBED BELOW. PLEASE DO NOT THROW THE LABEL OR THIS LETTER AWAY.
SERIAL NUMBER OF VEHICLE
DESCRIPTION OF VEHICLE
NAME OF OWNER
ADDRESS OF OWNER
CITY OF OWNER
DEAR OWNER:
REASON FOR THIS LETTER
Ford Motor Company has determined that a Service Reminder label should be placed in the engine compartment of your Ranger. The information on the label is important to the servicing of all spark plugs (a total of eight plugs) at the appropriate service intervals.
LABEL PROVIDED WITH THIS LETTER
Enclosed with this letter is a label. Please read the instructions on the reverse side of this letter and install the label on your Ranger.
CONTACT YOUR DEALER
If you desire, a dealer will attach the label. Be sure you have this letter and the label when you visit the dealer for this service.
ATTACHING THE LABEL
Read the instructions on the reverse side of this letter.
PLEASE REMEMBER
It is important that the label be placed on your truck for proper spark plug servicing.
March, 1995
To: All Dealers
SUBJECT:
Special Field Action 94L05 - Warranty Information Booklets for Certain 1994 Model California 4.0L Engine Equipped Explorer and Ranger Trucks
AFFECTED VEHICLES:
Approximately 26,000 1994 Model California 4.0L engine Explorer and Ranger trucks manufactured at the Edison, Louisville and Twin Cities Assembly Plants from Job # 1 through January 31, 1994.
REASONS FOR THIS ACTION:
Warranty Information Booklets placed in the affected trucks did not include the transducer assembly (base part number -12K073-) in the 7.Year/70,000 Mile warranty listing of emissions related parts. California regulations require manufacturers to furnish this listing with each vehicle.
SERVICE ACTION:
Owners of the affected trucks will be mailed revised pages with instructions to attach the pages over the existing pages in their truck's Warranty Information Booklets.
PAGE ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS:
Owners should have the page if they return their trucks for service. If an owner returns without a page, order the page through the Vehicle Information and Warning Replacement label program announced in June, 1993.
OASIS:
OASIS will not be activated for this action.
CLAIMS:
Claims will be paid for labor and costs for obtaining a page through the Vehicle Information and Warning Replacement Label program (if any costs are incurred) when owners return for service.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment I
^ Administrative Instructions
ATTACHMENT I
Special Field Action 94L05
ADMINISTRATIVE INSTRUCTIONS
DEALER ACTION
Owners will be mailed pages with instructions for installation. If an owner should return to have a page installed, refer to the following for labor allowance and reimbursement information.
LABOR ALLOWANCE
Attach Warranty Information Booklet Page for Vehicles in Dealership Stock or those Returned by Owners for Service.
CLAIM PROCEDURE FOR DEALERS NOT ON ACES II:
0.2 Hrs. - Insert in Box "B" on Form 1864
Administrative Allowance 0.1 Hrs.
NOTE:
Add Administrative Allowance to the total repair time.
CLAIM PROCEDURE FOR DEALERS ON ACES II:
Submit using DWE.
0.2 Hrs. - Labor Operation 94L05B
0.1 Hrs. - Misc. Expense Code "ADMIN"
PAGE ORDERING INFORMATION:
Pages will be mailed directly to the owners of affected cars for this action. When an owner returns requesting a page, order the page using the Vehicle Information and Warning Replacement Label program ordering instructions. This program was announced in June, 1993. (If you are unable to locate this letter, contact your FCSD regional office and reference field bulletin PFB 93172DB60006, dated June 12, 1993).
^ Order "Page 21, 1994 Explorer/Ranger Warranty Information Booklet"
^ Claim for the cost of the page (if any)
ENCLOSED WITH THIS LETTER IS REVISED INFORMATION WHICH IS IMPORTANT TO THE WARRANTY COVERAGE FOR THE EXPLORER OR RANGER DESCRIBED BELOW. PLEASE ATTACH THE PAGE OVER THE APPROPRIATE EXISTING PAGE IN YOUR TRUCK'S WARRANTY INFORMATION BOOKLET.
SERIAL NUMBER OF VEHICLE
DESCRIPTION OF VEHICLE
NAME OF OWNER
ADDRESS OF OWNER
CITY OF OWNER
DEAR OWNER:
REASON FOR THIS LETTER
Ford Motor Company has discovered that the Warranty Information Booklet for your truck may not include a part which is included in the 7-Year/7O,OOO-Mile California warranted emissions related part coverage. This information is required by California regulations.
PAGE PROVIDED WITH THIS LETTER
Enclosed with this letter is a revised page. Please attach the page over the existing appropriate page in the Warranty Information Booklet provided in your Explorer or Ranger.
ATTACHING THE LABEL
Moisten the side opposite the printing and attach the page to the existing page in your truck's Warranty Information Booklet.
CONTACT YOUR DEALER
If you desire, a dealer will attach the page. Be sure you have this letter and the page when you visit the dealer for this service.
PLEASE REMEMBER
It is important that the correct page be placed in your truck's Warranty Information Booklet for your information regarding warranty coverage.
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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.