The issue
NOTE: VEHICLES WITH 3.8 LITRE ENGINES. THESE VEHICLES MAY NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 1103 - EXHAUST EMISSIONS. THE SUBSTRATE MATERIAL IN THE CATALYSTS MAY RATTLE AND BREAK UP DURING NORMAL USE CAUSING EXHAUST EMISSIONS TO EXCEED THE STANDARD. CORRECTION: VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED AND CATALYST WILL BE REPLACED WHERE NECESSARY.
Description (français)
Ces véhicules ne satisfont pas aux exigences de la NSVAC 1103 - Gaz d'échappement. Le catalyseur peut faire défaut.
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Vehicles covered
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ford Mustang | 1986 |
| Ford Thunderbird | 1986, 1987, 1988 |
| Mercury Capri | 1986 |
| Mercury Cougar | 1986, 1987, 1988 |
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Mustang | 1986 | 30 | 1 |
| Ford Thunderbird | 1986 | 23 | 1 |
| Ford Thunderbird | 1987 | 61 | 1 |
| Ford Thunderbird | 1988 | 92 | 2 |
| Mercury Capri | 1986 | 0 | 0 |
| Mercury Cougar | 1986 | 13 | 2 |
| Mercury Cougar | 1987 | 33 | 1 |
| Mercury Cougar | 1988 | 55 | 1 |