Owner Letter

October, 1996

Serial Number: 12345678901234567 96S47

Mr. John Sample
123 Main Street
Anywhere, USA 12345

This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.

Ford Motor Company has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain 1996 Taurus SHO cars.

Safety Defect
On some of these cars, the fuel pressure regulator diaphragm may rupture. Should this occur, fuel leakage or engine damage could result. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could potentially result in fire.

Repairs
At no charge to you, your dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the fuel pressure regulator on your car. Dealers currently have instructions and parts ordering information.

How Long Will it Take?
The time needed for this service is about one half hour. However, due to service scheduling times, your dealer may need your vehicle for one full working day.

Call Your Dealer
Call your dealer without delay. Ask for a service date and wether parts are in stock for Safety Recall 96S47.

If your dealer does not have the parts in stock, they can be ordered before scheduling your service. Parts would be expected to arrive within a week.

When you bring your car in, show the dealer this letter.

If you misplace this letter, your dealer will still do the work free of charge.

Changed Address Or Sold The Car?
Please fill out the enclosed prepaid postcard and mail it to us if you have changed your address or sold the car.

If the dealer doesn't make the repair promptly and without charge, you may contact the Ford Customer Assistance Center, 300 Renaissance Center, P.O. Box 43360, Detroit, Michigan 48243. You may send a complaint to the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20590 or call the toll free Auto Safety Hotline 1-800-424-9393 (Washington, D.C. area residents may call 366-0123).

We regret the inconvenience this service may cause you, but we want you to have the work done for your safety and satisfaction in your Ford-built car.