Engine - Reduced Power On Acceleration

Article No.
96-23-2

11/04/96

REDUCED POWER - DURING ACCELERATION - 2.0L VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 8/7/95

FORD:
1993-95 PROBE

ISSUE:
There may be reduced power during acceleration on some vehicles. This may be caused by a partially collapsed exhaust flex pipe that restricts exhaust flow.

ACTION:
Replace the exhaust flex pipe. The revised pipe is less restrictive. Refer to the following Service Procedure for details.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

1. Verify the concern by test driving the vehicle and checking performance while accelerating.

2. Remove the 14 mm nuts at the exhaust inlet pipe-to-catalyst flange.

3. Separate the catalyst from the inlet pipe. Refer to the appropriate year Probe Service Manual for details.

4. Using a small flashlight, look into the inlet pipe and inspect the flex webbing for deterioration, restrictions or collapsing. It necessary, replace the exhaust inlet pipe with a revised pipe.

PART NUMBER PART NAME

F62Z-5246-E Exhaust Flex Pipe
JE10-40355 Exhaust Manifold Nut
F201-40352 Exhaust clamp
99946-0800 Nut
F32Z-9450-A Gasket
F02Z-5E241-A Gasket - Exhaust Pipe-To-converter

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE

WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage And Emissions Warranty Coverage

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME

962302A Inspect And Replace 0.6 Hr.
Converter Inlet Pipe

DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
5246 71

OASIS CODES: 403000, 614000, 614500, 614600