Repair and Diagnosis: Technical Service Bulletins
- How to Find Technical Service Bulletins by Category/Symptom
- Recalls
- Generals
- Safety
- Customer Interest
- A/C - Musty Odor Coming From Vents
- Brakes - Roughness During Application
- Spark Plug - Seizes or Breaks/Removal Procedure
- Engine - No Start/Hard Start/Poor Performance
- Aluminum Wheel - Air Leaks
- Door Trim Panels - Rattling Noise
- Axle Shafts - Fluid Leaks
- Rear Brakes - Squeal During Light Applications
- Battery - No Engine Crank/Low Battery Charge
- Engine - No Start Condition
- Electric Rear Window Defroster - Inoperative
- Fuel Gauge - Inaccurate/Erratic/Sticking
- Speedometer - Clicking Noise
- M/T - MTX Whining Noise Above 40 MPH
- Gear Shift Knob - Insert Loose
- Parking Brakes - Difficult to Release
- Engine - Rough Idle/Hesitation/Backfire/Stalling
- Emblem - Chrome Peeling/Moisture Inside
- Superceded Bulletins
- 9173 - 04/05/91
- 91245 - 11/27/91
- 9094 - 04/27/90
- 90137 - 06/20/90
- 90128 - 06/07/90
- 89311 - 02/08/89
- 89252 - 12/13/89
- 89233 - 11/15/89
- 891012 - 05/17/89
- 881710 - 08/17/88
- 88148 - 07/07/88
- 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 - O Ring Removal From Spring Lock Coupling
- 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
- Wire Harness - New Terminal Repair Kit
- Charging - Generator Discharge/Damaged Connector
- Brake Rotor - Machining With On-Vehicle Equipment
- A/T - New Transmission Cooler Flusher/Service Tip
- Fuel Economy - Customer Expectations Vs. Vehicle Usage
- Fuel Economy - Expectations Versus Usage
- Exhaust System - Buzz or Rattle Noise
- Exhaust System - Buzzing/Rattling Noises
- Exhaust System - Rattling/Buzzing Noise
- Exhaust System - Buzz/Rattle Noise
- Heater Core - Repeated Failure
- A/T - Fluid Application Charts
- A/C System - New A/C Filter Kit
- 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
- Propylene Glycol Coolant - Recommendation
- A/T - Transmission Fluid Usage Charts
- Automatic Transmission - Fluid Usage Charts
- A/C System - Use of R12 Refrigerant Substitutes
- A/C - Non Approved Refrigerants
- A/C - Approved/Alternate Refrigerants
- A/C - Identification of Non-Approved Refrigerants
- A/C - Identifying Non-Approved Refrigerants
- Vehicle - Towing Guidelines
- Vehicle - RV Towing Precautions
- All Technical Service Bulletins
- Ford RTV Sealer - Shelf Life
- Vehicle - Towing Behind RVs Guidelines
- Recall 90V045000: Instrument Cluster Replacement
- Recall - Seat Belt Warning Lamp Inoperative
- A/C - Musty Odor Coming From Vents
- A/C System - Service TSB List
- Air Conditioning - R12 to R134A Retrofit Kit
- A/C - Filtering Refrigerant After Compressor Replacement
- Engine Gasket Surface - Cleaning Procedures
- Engine - Repair Tips to Avoid Potential Damage
- Electrical - New Terminal Grease Released For Service
- Fuel Pump/Sender - Defective Parts Return
- Brakes - Roughness During Application
- Spark Plug - Seizes or Breaks/Removal Procedure
- Air Conditioning - Approved Flushing Procedures
- Engine - No Start/Hard Start/Poor Performance
- Cooling System - New System Diagnostics
- Recall 96E017000: MOOG Control Arm Incorrectly Packed
- Aluminum Wheel - Air Leaks
- Lug Nuts - Proper Installation/Torqueing Procedure
- Door Trim Panels - Rattling Noise
- Pop Top Sunroof - Replacement Parts
- Torque Converter - Cleaning and Replacement Guidelines
- A/T Torque Converter - Leak Test Procedure
- EGO Sensors - Silicone Contamination
- Axle Shafts - Fluid Leaks
- Wheel Hub/Rotor Assembly - Removal Revision
- Hub and Halfshaft Locknut - Service Tips
- Rear Brakes - Squeal During Light Applications
- Battery - Test Procedure
- Battery - No Engine Crank/Low Battery Charge
- Engine - No Start/No Crank/Low Battery Charge
- Engine - No Start Condition
- `Star Tester' - Proper Hook Up Procedure
- Audio Systems - Authorized Service Centers
- Electric Rear Window Defroster - Inoperative
- Brake Rotor - Machining Equipment/Warranty Information
- Engine Control Systems - Diagnosis Revision
- Overview
- Diagnosis Routines, Improper Shift
- Bypass Air Control System
- Fuel System Delivery/Diagnosis and Testing
- Ignition System and Timing Procedures
- EEC Quick Test - All Engines
- EEC Pinpoint Test - All Engines
- Index
- Pinpoint Test Instructions
- Barometric Pressure Switch
- Clutch Cycling Pressure Switch 2.2L All
- Cylinder Identification 1.6L, 1.8L
- Cylinder Identification 2.2L Turbo
- Crankshaft Position 1.3L, 1.8L and 2.2L Turbo
- Daytime Running Lamps 1.3L, 1.8L and 2.0L Turbo (Canada Only)
- Engine Coolant Temperature - All Engines
- Electrical Load Control Unit 1.6L and Turbo
- EGR Valve Position 2.2L Turbo and Non-Turbo Calif.
- Ignition Diagnostic Monitor - All Engines
- MIL and Overboost Indicator Warning - All Engines
- Knock Control 1.6L Turbo
- Knock Control 2.2L Turbo
- Power and Ground Connections - All Engines
- Relay Output Check - All Engines
- Solenoid Controlled By Ground - All Engines
- Switch Monitor Lamp - All Vehicles
- Switch to Ground - All Engines
- Self Test Input - All Engines
- Self Test Output - All Engines
- Switch to Power - All Engines
- Throttle Position 1.6L, 1.8L, 2.2L All
- Vane Air Flow - All Engines
- Vane Air Temperature - All Engines
- Vehicle Power - All Engines
- Reference Voltage - All Engines
- EEC-IV Monitor Intermittent Fault Diagnostics
- 4EAT Transaxle
- Quick Test
- Test Equipment
- Pinpoint Test
- Input/Output Sensors
- Pinpoint Test Instructions
- Downshift Signal 2.2L Turbo 4EAT, 1.8L 4EAT
- Manual Shift Lamp 3.0L, 2.2L and 1.6L
- Power and Ground Connections All 4EAT
- Solenoid Controlled By Power - All 4EAT
- Self Test Input All 4EAT Except 1.8L and 1.9L
- Self Test Output - All 4EAT
- Switch to Ground - All 4EAT
- Switch to Power - All 4EAT
- Throttle Position - All 4EAT
- Torque Converter Speed Pulse Generator - All 4EAT
- Transaxle Oil Temperature 1.8L, 1.9L 4EAT
- Transaxle Oil Temperature Switch 2.2L, 3.0L, 1.6L - 4EAT
- Vehicle Power - All 4EAT
- Vehicle Speed - All 4EAT
- Reference Voltage - All 4EAT
- Fuel Gauge - Inaccurate/Erratic/Sticking
- Speedometer - Clicking Noise
- Recall - Instrument Cluster Circuit Board Replacement
- Emission Control System - Technician's Glossary
- Electronic Modules - Protection From Static Electricity
- Electronics - Diagnostic Tools and Adapter Application
- Electrical/Electronic/Fuel Induction - Glossary
- Door Latches - Adjustment/Modification Prohibition
- Windshield - Material Usage Procedure
- Windshield/Interior Glass - Fog/Film
- Glass - Iridescence or Mottling In Tempered Glass
- R/H Exterior Mirror - Service Part Availability
- Tail Lights - Lens Replacement Procedure
- 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
- A/T Reverse Clutch Hub Washer - Manual Revision
- A/T - ATX Low Reverse Snap Ring Correction
- A/T - New Rotunda Fluid Changer Service Tip
- A/T - Transmission Flush and Fill Tool Available
- A/T - ATX Planetary Gear Design Changes
- A/T - ATX Governor Filter
- A/T - Engine Vacuum Testing
- A/T - How To Use A Pressure Gauge
- A/T - EEC Trouble Codes
- A/T - Diagnostic Trouble Codes for 1983-1992
- A/T - ATX Planetary Gear Interchange
- A/T - Delayed Forward Engagement/Servo Apply Lip Seals
- A/T - ATX Bind-Up In Reverse
- A/T - Drive Axle and Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications
- A/T - ATX Erratic Upshifts Sometimes No Upshift
- A/T - Slipping or No-Shift/Metal Sealing Rings
- A/T - Front Bushing Wear
- A/T - ATX Late or No Upshift
- A/T - ATX No Movement In Any Direction
- A/T - Installation Of In-Line Fluid Filter and Flow Test
- A/T - ATX Torque Converter Differences
- A/T - Math Formulas Part I
- A/T - Twenty Steps To Successful Repairs
- A/T - ATX New Design Lip Seals
- A/T - Math Part II
- A/T - Choosing the Right ATF
- A/T - Mercon V ATF Usage
- Replacement Odometer Sticker - Manual Revision
- Driveability TSB's - Summary
- Wire Harness - Terminal Repair Kit
- Wire Harness Terminal and Connector - Service Kit
- Fuel Economy - Customer Expectation vs. Vehicle Usage
- Passive Restraint Control Module Wire Color
- Lower Body Stone Protection - Repair Procedure
- Paint - Preparation Procedure And MSDS Information
- 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
- Electrical Diode - Identification and Replacement
- A/T Valve Body Orifice and Spring - Manual Revision
- Campaign - Running Light Module, Extended Coverage
- 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 - MTX Whining Noise Above 40 MPH
- Door Window Bracket Assembly - Part Return
- A/T Torque Specifcation - Manual Revisions
- Gear Shift Knob - Insert Loose
- Recall - Seat Belt Buckle Inspection/Replacement
- Recall 95V103011: Seat Belt Buckle Breakage
- Parking Brakes - Difficult to Release
- Engine - Rough Idle/Hesitation/Backfire/Stalling
- Rear Wheel Alignment/Repair Procedures - Revision
- Suspension - Rear Alignment Specifications/Adustments
- A/C - Adding Refrigerant Oil Service Tip
- Emblem - Chrome Peeling/Moisture Inside