Recall - Emission Control System Modification: Overview

1982 Mercury Colony Park V8-302 5.0L VIN F 2-bblSECTION Overview

86ford28 RECALL NUMBER

86E53

Date: December, 1986

To: All Ford and Lincoln-Mercury Dealers

Subject: Emissions Recall 86E53 - Recall of Certain 1981 and 1982-model 4.2L and 5.0L Engine Equipped Ford LTD and Mercury Marquis Vehicles for Emission Control System Inspections and Modifications
RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.