Overview of Program 93B17
TO: All Ford Dealers June, 1993SUBJECT:
Owner Notification Program 93B17 - Replacement of Throttle Body Assembly on certain 1993 Model Thunderbird 3.8L Supercoupe cars equipped with automatic overdrive transmissions.
OASIS - Yes
OWNER LIST - Yes
PARTS RETURN - No
PROGRAM TIMING - THROUGH BASIC VEHICLE WARRANTY OR THROUGH JUNE 30, 1994,
WHICHEVER PROVIDES THE GREATER COVERAGE.
AFFECTED VEHICLES
1993 Thunderbird 3.8L Supercoupe cars equipped with automatic overdrive transmissions built from Job # 1 through September 29, 1992.
REASONS FOR THIS PROGRAM
The transmission throttle valve cable may become disconnected from the throttle body lever. Should the cable become disconnected during normal operation, the transmission bands and clutches will immediately begin to slip. Under this condition, the transmission bands and clutches will wear out within several miles, rendering the vehicle inoperative.
SERVICE ACTION
To correct this condition, a new throttle body assembly incorporating a revised lever must be installed.
RENTAL CARS
To prevent possible premature transmission wear out due to continued operation, dealers will provide a rental car (free of charge except for fuel) to the owner until a replacement throttle body is received and installed. Reasonable rental car fee should not exceed $30.00 per day.
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