Transport CanadaLow Risk
1988 MERKUR XR4TITransport Canada Recall #1994162
The official notice
Defect
Certain Cougar XR-7, Tunderbird turbo, and Merkur XR4TI vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of CMVSS 1103 - Exhaust Emissions.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the exhaust system catalyst and a vacuum delay valve will be installed in the EGC vacuum line.
1,693 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 93E45Updated June 10, 2026