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Campaign - M/T Clutch Replacement: Overview


TO: All Ford Dealers October, 1991

SUBJECT: Owner Notification Program 91M73 - 1989/90 Taurus SHO Clutch Replacement

OASIS - No
OWNER LIST - No
PARTS RETURN - No (scrap all removed parts)
PROGRAM TIMING - Extended coverage: 24 months/24,000 miles from
Warranty Start Date, or 6 months from date of Owner Letter regardless of mileage.


AFFECTED All 1989/90 model year Taurus 3.0L SHO cars.
VEHICLES

REASONS FOR The clutches on these cars may slip due to
THIS PROGRAM excessive clutch facing wear.

In addition to clutch slippage, these cars may also exhibit high clutch pedal efforts.

To correct these conditions, dealers are to replace the clutch disc, pressure plate assembly and flywheel assembly.

REFUNDS Only for owner-paid repairs made before date
of Owner Letter.

ATTACHMENTS

Attachment I
- Administrative Information
- Refund Codes

Attachment II
- Labor Allowances
- Parts Ordering Information

Attachment III
- Technical Information