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Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     FORD / AEROSTAR     1996
     FORD / EXPLORER     1996
     FORD / F150     1996-1997
     FORD / F250     1996-1997
     FORD / F350     1996
     FORD / RANGER     1996
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY Mfr's Report Date: AUG 22, 1996
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 96V161000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 134770
Summary:
 THE CERTIFICATION LABELS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES HAS INCORRECT REAR TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE DESIGNATIONS. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS."
Consequence:
 INCORRECT INFLATION PRESSURES COULD CAUSE PREMATURE WEAR OF THE REAR TIRES. .
Remedy:
 OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH CORRECT CERTIFICATION LABELS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLING THESE LABELS. DEALERS CAN INSTALL THIS LABEL IF THE OWNER SO DESIRES.
Notes:
 OWNER NOTIFICATION: OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN OCTOBER 18, 1996. NOTE: OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE CORRECT LABEL WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FREE OF CHARGE SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

 
 

 

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