Repair and Diagnosis: Technical Service Bulletins
- How to Find Technical Service Bulletins by Category/Symptom
- Recalls
- Customer Interest
- A/C - Musty Odor Coming From Vents
- Steering/Suspension - Pull/Drift Diagnostic Procedure
- Overview
- Service Procedure
- Pull Drift Diagnostic Procedure
- The Road Test
- Diagnostic Procedure # 1 - Tire Mismatch
- Diagnostic Procedure # 2 - Alignment
- Diagnostic Procedure # 3 - Tires
- Diagnostic Procedure # 4 - Steering Gear Valve Off Center
- Diagnostic Procedure # 5 - Rbs Linkage
- Diagnostic Procedure # 6 - Brake Imbalance
- Diagnostic Procedure # 7 - Miscellaneous
- Diagnostic Check List
- Engine - Hard Cold Starts/Hesitation/Stalls On Start-Up
- Front Brakes - Popping or Clunking Noise
- Steering Gear - Leak At the Input Shaft
- Rocker Cover Gasket - Oil Leak
- Frame/Crossmember - Snapping/Popping Noise
- Driveline - Vibration or Grease Leak
- Rear Suspension - Low Ride Height When Loaded
- Door Lock Cylinder - Loose in Replacement Door
- Driveline - Vibration Between At 25 And 50 MPH
- A/T - A4LD Improper Kickdown Operation
- M/T Clutch Housing - Fluid Inside
- M/T Clutch - Growling/Clicking Noise
- Rear Brakes - Squeal and/or Sticking
- Brakes - Sticking/Binding/Grabbing
- Battery - No Engine Crank/Low Battery Charge
- Alternator - Discharge
- Speed Control - Intermittent or Inoperative
- Interior Lighting/Radio - Inoperative
- Radio - Poor AM Reception
- Heated Backlite - Inoperative
- Electric Rear Window Defroster - Inoperative
- A/C Compressor Shaft Seal - Leaks
- Brakes - False or Dropping Pedal
- Steering Column - Rattles
- Liftgate Trim Panel - Cracking
- Front Seat Center Armrest - Loose/Wobbles
- A/T - Shift Selector Indicates Incorrect Gear
- Speed Control - Abnormal Operation When Hot
- Exterior Clearcoat - Cracking/Eroding/Peeling Off
- Radio - Controls Lock Up When In Tape Mode
- Radio - Poor AM Reception/Fading/Engine Noise
- M/T - M50D Hard Shift Condition
- M/T - Crunching Shifting From 2nd to 3rd Gear
- Front Door Glass - Squeaking/Creaking When Cycled
- Engine - Rough Idle/Hesitation/Backfire/Stalling
- Steering - Pull or Drift
- A/T - Torque Converter Slip/DTC 628/P0741 Set
- Labor/Parts Updates
- Seals, Gaskets
- Superceded Bulletins
- 9174 - 04/05/91
- 91511 - 03/06/91
- 9138 - 02/02/91
- 91118 - 05/30/91
- 91109 - 05/15/91
- 90819 - 04/11/90
- 90720 - 03/28/90
- 90158 - 07/19/90
- 90148 - 07/05/90
- 90137 - 06/20/90
- 90128 - 06/07/90
- 90119 - 05/23/90
- 90107 - 05/09/90
- 89311 - 02/08/89
- 89252 - 12/13/89
- 891913 - 09/20/89
- 89165 - 08/09/89
- 891012 - 05/17/89
- 88246 - 11/23/88
- 88245 - 11/23/88
- 881710 - 08/17/88
- 87812 - 04/24/87
- 87716 - 04/08/87
- 872013 - 10/07/87
- 861116 - 06/05/86
- 83426 - 02/22/83
- 831915 - 09/20/83
- Headlamp - Horizontal Adjuster Difficult to Access
- Speed Control - Intermittent Operation or Inoperative
- Frame Rivets - Damaged/Loose
- Running Boards - Installation Precautions
- A/C - Identification Of Non Approved Refrigerants
- A/C - R134A Retrofit Kit Availability
- A/C - R12 to R134a Retrofit Kit Availability
- A/C - Approved Flushing Procedures
- Air Conditioning - Musty or Mildew Type Odors
- A/C System - Musty/Mildew Odors
- A/C - O Ring Removal From Spring Lock Coupling
- Frame - Rivet Replacement With Bolts, Service Tip
- Frame - Damaged or Loose Rivets
- Frame Crossmember - Snapping/Popping Sounds
- Power Steering Gear - Leak Fluid At the Input Shaft
- Wire Splicing And Wire Harness- Terminal Repair Kit
- Wire Harness - Terminal Repair Kit/Wire Splice Procedure
- Wire Harness - Terminal Repair And Wire Splice Kit
- Wire Harness - Terminal Repair Kit/Wire Splice Repair
- Wire Harness - Terminal Repair Kit/Splice Procedure
- Electrical - Wiring Harness Terminal Repair Kit
- Wire Harness - Terminal Repair Kits
- Wire Harness Terminal and Connector - Repair Kit
- Wire Harness - New Terminal Repair Kit
- Radio - Whining/Buzzing Noise
- Charging - Generator Discharge/Damaged Connector
- Brake Rotor - Machining With On-Vehicle Equipment
- Front Brakes - Stick/Bind/Grab
- Driveline - Vibration or Shudder On Acceleration
- M/T Clutch - Growl/Vibration
- Clutch Disc - Scraping/Rattling/Clicking/Popping
- A/T - New Transmission Cooler Flusher/Service Tip
- A/T - A4LD Shift Position Indicator Misalignment
- Air Intake System - Water Entry/Engine Damage
- Fuel Pump - Buzz/Whine Through Radio Speakers
- Fuel Pump - Whine/Buzz Noise Heard In Speakers
- Radio - Whine/Buzz
- Radio - Buzzing/Whining Noise
- Exhaust Gas Oxygen Sensors - Silicone Contamination
- Exhaust System - Buzz or Rattle Noise
- Exhaust System - Buzzing/Rattling Noises
- Exhaust System - Rattling/Buzzing Noise
- Exhaust System - Buzz/Rattle Noise
- Cooling System - Diagnosis Procedure
- Valve Cover - Oil Leaks
- Valve Cover - Oil Leaks From Gasket
- A/C System - New A/C Filter Kit
- A/C - New Filter to Prevent Compressor Damage
- A/C System - New Filter Kit
- Air Conditioning - Prevent Damage to Compressor
- A/C - Refrigerant Filtering Tips
- A/C - Refrigerant Filtering Service Tips
- A/C System - Refrigerant Filtering Service Tips
- Wheels - Proper Lug Torque Procedures
- Brakes - Vibration Prevention Service tip
- Propylene Glycol Coolant - Recommendations
- Recycled Engine Coolant - Service Tip
- A/T - Transmission Fluid Usage Charts
- Automatic Transmission - Fluid Usage Charts
- A/C - Filter Kit Installation After Replacing Compressor
- A/C Compressor Replacement - Refrigerant Filtering
- A/C System - Use of R12 Refrigerant Substitutes
- Air Conditioning - Filtering Refrigerant
- A/C - Non Approved Refrigerants
- A/C - Approved/Alternate Refrigerants
- A/C - Identification of Non-Approved Refrigerants
- A/C - Identifying Non-Approved Refrigerants
- Engine - Hesitation/Rough Idle/Stall
- All Technical Service Bulletins
- Ford RTV Sealer - Shelf Life
- Instrument Cluster Circuit - Manual Revision
- A/C - Musty Odor Coming From Vents
- A/C System - Service TSB List
- Air Conditioning - R12 to R134A Retrofit Kit
- Air Conditioning - Return of Obsolete Filter Kits
- A/C - Filtering Refrigerant After Compressor Replacement
- Steering/Suspension - Pull/Drift Diagnostic Procedure
- Overview
- Service Procedure
- Pull Drift Diagnostic Procedure
- The Road Test
- Diagnostic Procedure # 1 - Tire Mismatch
- Diagnostic Procedure # 2 - Alignment
- Diagnostic Procedure # 3 - Tires
- Diagnostic Procedure # 4 - Steering Gear Valve Off Center
- Diagnostic Procedure # 5 - Rbs Linkage
- Diagnostic Procedure # 6 - Brake Imbalance
- Diagnostic Procedure # 7 - Miscellaneous
- Diagnostic Check List
- Adhesives and Sealants - Availability and Usage
- Engine Gasket Surface - Cleaning Procedures
- Engine - Repair Tips to Avoid Potential Damage
- Electrical - New Terminal Grease Released For Service
- TPS Mounting Screws - Hard to Remove
- Engine - Hard Cold Starts/Hesitation/Stalls On Start-Up
- Fuel Pump/Sender - Defective Parts Return
- Front Brakes - Popping or Clunking Noise
- Brakes - Intermittent Brake Squeal
- A/C Compressor - Oil Recovery/Measuring Procedures
- A/C Compressor - Oil Recovery and Measuring Procedure
- A/C Clutch - Slips At High Ambient Temperature
- Air Conditioning - Approved Flushing Procedures
- Heater Core - Core Leak Test Procedure
- Recall - Front Wheel Bearing Nut Retaining Key
- Steering Gear - Leak At the Input Shaft
- Rocker Cover Gasket - Oil Leak
- Cooling System - New System Diagnostics
- Blade Fan Assembly - Part Return
- Frame/Crossmember - Snapping/Popping Noise
- Lug Nuts - Proper Torqueing Procedure
- Tires - Best Pressure For Load Application
- Driveline - Vibration or Grease Leak
- Rear Suspension - Low Ride Height When Loaded
- Lug Nuts - Proper Installation/Torqueing Procedure
- Frame - Rivet Replacement with Bolts Service Tip
- Door Lock Cylinder - Loose in Replacement Door
- Driveline - Vibration Between At 25 And 50 MPH
- Torque Converter - Cleaning and Replacement Guidelines
- MAP Sensor - Pinpoint Test DF Manual Correction
- A/T Torque Converter - Leak Test Procedure
- A/T - A4LD Improper Kickdown Operation
- M/T Clutch Housing - Fluid Inside
- M/T Clutch - Growling/Clicking Noise
- Fuel Injector - New Cleaning Method
- Fuel Injectors - Rotunda Injector Tester/Cleaner
- Fuel Injector Cleaner - Parts and Service Tips
- Body/Frame - Arc Welding Precautions
- EGO Sensors - Silicone Contamination
- EVP Sensor - Manual Revision
- Overview
- 1985 Pinpoint Tests - DM - EGR, EVP and EVR
- 1985 Pinpoint Tests - Fa - Neutral Drive Switch -A/C Input
- 1986 (EGR) Systems Functional Diagnosis
- 1986 Quick Test: Continuous Self-Test 6.0
- Pinpoint Test - DN - EGR - EVP & EVR
- EEC IV Pinpoint Test Step KE15 - Revised
- Rear Brakes - Squeal and/or Sticking
- Antilock Brakes - Service Tips
- Brakes - Sticking/Binding/Grabbing
- Battery - Test Procedure
- Battery - No Engine Crank/Low Battery Charge
- Alternator - Mounting Bracket Update
- Alternator - Discharge
- Recall 96V071000: Ignition Switch Short Circuit
- Nylon Fuel Lines - Servicing Procedure
- Fuel Tank - Thud or Clunk Sound
- Accelerator Cable - Service Procedures/Tips
- EEC IV EGR Pinpoint Test - Manual Correction
- Speed Control - Intermittent or Inoperative
- Audio Systems - Authorized Service Centers
- Interior Lighting/Radio - Inoperative
- Radio - Poor AM Reception
- Heated Backlite - Inoperative
- Electric Rear Window Defroster - Inoperative
- Brake Rotor - Machining Equipment/Warranty Information
- EEC IV - Revised Pinpoint Test Steps
- EEC IV Code 14 Diagnostics - Manual Correction
- Starter Motor Brushes - Replacement Revision
- Fuel Sender Assemblies - Now Available For Service
- Fuel Tank Sending Unit - Connector Replacement
- Speedometer/Odometer - Inaccurate Readings
- Grille Assembly - Headlamp Attachment
- A/C Compressor Shaft Seal - Leaks
- Rocker Cover Gasket - Installation Revision
- Antilock Control Test Step 4B - Manual Revision
- Rear Anti-Lock Brakes - Adverse Characteristics
- Brakes - False or Dropping Pedal
- Front Drive Axle - Identification Tags
- VECI - Replacement Decal Index
- VECI Decal - Initial Replacement Index
- Emission Control System - Technician's Glossary
- Self-Test Service Code Chart - Manual Revisions
- Key On Engine Off Self Test Procedure - Manual Revision
- Octane Shorting Bar - Manual Revision
- Electronic Modules - Protection From Static Electricity
- Fuel Pressure Specification - Corrections
- Breakout Box and Monitor Box Connections
- Vehicle - Welding Precautions
- Electrical/Electronic/Fuel Induction - Glossary
- Automatic Hublock - Diagnosis/Service Tips
- Recall 89V109000: Front Hub Retainer Key Installation
- Steering Column - Rattles
- Door Latches - Adjustment/Modification Prohibition
- Liftgate Trim Panel - Cracking
- Windshield - Revised Installation Procedure
- Windshield - Material Usage Procedure
- Windshield/Interior Glass - Fog/Film
- Glass - Iridescence or Mottling In Tempered Glass
- Mirrors - Optional Right Side Mirror Head
- Front Seat Center Armrest - Loose/Wobbles
- Motor Oil - Viscosity Grade Recommendation
- Cooling System - Proper Fluid Concentrations
- Engine Coolant - Recycled Coolant Not Authorized
- Recycled Engine Coolant - Service Tips
- Engine Coolant - Propylene Glycol Recommendations
- Brake Hoses - Wet Appearance
- A/T - A4LD/4R44E/5R55E New Center Support
- A/T - A4LD Converter Channel Spring Addition
- A/T - New Rotunda Fluid Changer Service Tip
- A/T - In Line Fluid Filter Kit
- A/T - Transmission Flush and Fill Tool Available
- A/T - A4LD Front Oil Pump-To-Converter Housing Bolts
- A/T - A4LD Erratic Shifting/Fluid Leakage
- A/T - A4LD Erratic or No 3-4 Upshift
- A/T - A4LD Slipping or Soft Shifts After Rebuild
- A/T - A4LD Front Seal Blow Out
- A/T - Engine Vacuum Testing
- A/T - Slips or No 3 or Reverse, 2-3 Flare
- A/T - A4LD No Reverse After Rebuild
- A/T - A4LD No Movement After Rebuild
- A/T - How To Use A Pressure Gauge
- A/T - EEC Trouble Codes
- A/T - Diagnostic Trouble Codes for 1983-1992
- A/T - A4LD No 4th Gear
- A/T - A4LD No Reverse
- A/T - A4LD 4-3 Gear Flare, No Engagement in O/D
- A/T - A4LD Premature Converter Bushing Failure
- A/T - Pump Damage After Overhaul
- A/T - Binding Condition In Park
- A/T - E40D Second Gear Starts
- A/T - A4LD Cooler Line Fittings
- A/T - A4LD Bellhousing and Pump Interchange
- A/T - A4LD, 4R44E/4R55E Pump Interchangeability
- A/T - A4LD Support Ring Identification
- A/T - C3 Slipping or No Drive Condition
- A/T - A4LD/C3 Front Pump Support Inspection
- A/T - Slipping or No-Shift/Metal Sealing Rings
- A/T - A4LD No 4th Gear/Overdrive Planetary Carrier
- A/T - Front Bushing Wear
- A/T - A4LD Slipping Under Acceleration
- A/T - A4LD No Upshift/Restricted Modulator
- A/T - A4LD Loose Fitting Valve In Valve Body
- A/T - A4LD Valve Body and Filter Change
- A/T - Direct Clutch Failure/Erratic Reverse Engagement1
- A/T - A4LD Valve Body Design Change
- A/T - A4LD Overdrive Sun Gear Support Inspection
- A/T - A4LD Delay In Reverse/Occasional No-Reverse
- A/T - Math Formulas Part I
- A/T - Twenty Steps To Successful Repairs
- A/T - Math Part II
- A/T - Choosing the Right ATF
- M/T Assembly Procedure - Revision
- A/T - Shift Selector Indicates Incorrect Gear
- A/C - FX 15 Compressor Clutch Shaft and Hub Assembly
- Engine - Water Entry Through Air Intake System
- Octane Adjust Shorting Bar - Revised Procedures
- Speed Control - Abnormal Operation When Hot
- Driveability TSB's - Summary
- Engine - Normal Oil Consumption
- Wire Harness - Terminal Repair Kit
- Wire Harness Terminal and Connector - Service Kit
- Engine - Water Ingestion Through Air Intake System
- Fuel System - Fuel Stabilizer For Extended Storage
- Speed Control - Diagnostic Tips
- Intermittent Sound From Front or Rear Speakers
- Paint - Cosmetic Damage From Airborn Materials
- Lower Body Stone Protection - Repair Procedure
- Paint - Preparation Procedure And MSDS Information
- Exterior Clearcoat - Cracking/Eroding/Peeling Off
- Exterior Paint - Comprehensive Repair Procedures
- Overview
- Section A Has Been Superseded By TSB # 9264, Dated 3/92.
- (B) Paint Exterior Color Peeling From Ultra Violet Light
- (C) Lower Body Stone Protection Repair Tips
- (D) Procedure For PVC Body Side Moldings
- (E) Lower Body-Side Stone Chip Protection Program
- (F) Surface Defect Removal Without Repainting
- (G) Color Compatible Spray Primer Chart
- (H) Paint Repair For Tinted Clear Coat
- (I) Paintable Plastics
- (J) 1992 Paint Color Codes
- Paint - Iron Particle Removal
- A/C - Pressure Cycling Switch Diagnostic Procedure
- Electrical Diode - Identification and Replacement
- Center Bearing Support - Service Procedure
- Running Boards - Noise/Vibration Installation Tips
- Headlamp - Horizontal Adjuster Difficult Access
- Drivetrain - Lubricant Usage
- Radio - Controls Lock Up When In Tape Mode
- Radio - Poor AM Reception/Fading/Engine Noise
- A/C - R12 Refrigerant Service Tips
- A/C - R12 Refrigerant Substitutes Service Tip
- R-12 Refrigerant - Substitutes
- Air Conditioning - Use of Correct Fluorescent Tracer Dye
- A/C - Identification of Non Approved Refrigerants
- M/T M5OD Reverse Gear Installation - Revision
- M/T - M50D Hard Shift Condition
- M/T - Crunching Shifting From 2nd to 3rd Gear
- A/C Coupling - Cleaning Procedures
- Air Conditioning - O Ring Removal Service Tip
- A/C - New Refrigerant O-Rings
- A/T - A4LD Output Shaft Snap Ring and Application
- Front Door Glass - Squeaking/Creaking When Cycled
- Vehicle Storage - Maintenance Tips
- A/C - Spring Lock Connectors
- Engine - Rough Idle/Hesitation/Backfire/Stalling
- Ignition Timing - Procedure/Diagnostics Correction
- Ignition Timing Procedure - Manual Update
- Idle Speed Setting Procedure - Manual Revision
- Engine - Valve Clearance Manual Revisions
- Fuel - California Reformulated Gasoline
- Front Alignment - Specifications
- Steering - Pull or Drift
- A/C Compressor - Service Tips
- A/T - Torque Converter Slip/DTC 628/P0741 Set