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HAV-.M-1998 11 ' 59 CT'tD-OPERflTrONS BRANCH 202 260 1724 P. 09/'14 Ford Motor Company Environmental and Safety Staff 330 Town Center Drive Dearborn, Michigan 48126 November 9, 1992 Mr. John Melons, Director Chemical Control DivLslon Environmental Protection Agency 401 M Street SV Washington, D.C. 20460 Dear Mr. Malone; The following is Ford's response to the questions EPA raised in Its Septem ber 1, 1992 letter to Mr. DeWaln Belote. "1. Are asbestos-containing parts still included in new vehicles? 2. What parts still contain asbestos? 3. How extensively are asbestos-containing parts used? For example, what percent of the- market?" Ford has Limited the use of asbestos to less than 15% of Ford's 1993 cars and trucks. The only asbestos application remaining are rear drum brake linings where the technical challenge continues to be the development of a non-asbestos material that provides customers with acceptable performance. "4. Are asbescos-containing parts being phased out? 5. What Is the schedule for phasing out of asbestos containing products? 6. What are your company's views on continuing the phase out of asbestos?" Ford's policy and supporting product plans Include replacement of all asbestos In its products with non-asbestos substitutes that will provide customers with acceptable levels of performance, reliability and quality. It is anticipated, barring any unforseen technical Issues, that asbestos will be totally phased out of Ford products over the next several model years. 05/14/98 11:45 TX/RX NO.2139 P.009 SCF-ALLF-10360