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
- Fuel Pump - Buzzing/Humming After Engine Shut Down
- Engine - Hard Cold Starts/Hesitation/Stalls On Start-Up
- Fuel Gauge - Intermittently Shows Increase In Fuel Level
- Rear Brakes - Groaning Noise
- Rear Disc Brakes - Groaning Noise
- Brakes - Roughness During Application
- Engine - Metal to Metal Noise
- Engine - Excessively High Oil Consumption
- Crossmember - Squeaking Noise
- Aluminum Wheel - Air Leaks
- Air Suspension - Hum Noise
- A/T - AOD Harsh/Rough Shifts
- Battery - No Engine Crank/Low Battery Charge
- Alternator - Discharge
- Heated Backlite - Inoperative
- Electric Rear Window Defroster - Inoperative
- Fuel Gauge - Pointer Fluctuation
- Electronic Fuel Gauge - Will Not Display Full
- Electronic Fuel Gauge - Erratic Readings
- Steering - Clunk/Rattle/Premature Tire Wear
- Engine - High Idle/MIL ON
- Engine - Intermittent High Idle/MIL ON
- A/T - AOD Delayed Shift Times
- Speed Control - Abnormal Operation When Hot
- Radio - Poor AM Band Reception
- Exterior Clearcoat - Cracking/Eroding/Peeling Off
- Engine - Intermittent No Start/Hard Start/Stall
- A/C System - Chemical/Refrigerator Type Odor
- A/T - AOD Buzzing At Idle/Grunting During Tip-In
- Radio - Controls Lock Up When In Tape Mode
- Radio - Interference On AM Band
- Alarm System - False Security Alarm
- Alarm System - False Activation
- Engine - Rough Idle/Hesitation/Backfire/Stalling
- Engine - Spark Knock On Acceleration
- Superceded Bulletins
- 9174 - 04/05/91
- 9156 - 03/06/91
- 91118 - 05/30/91
- 91109 - 05/15/91
- 90711 - 03/28/90
- 90148 - 07/05/90
- 90137 - 06/20/90
- 90128 - 06/07/90
- 89311 - 02/08/89
- 89252 - 12/13/89
- 89165 - 08/09/89
- 891012 - 05/17/89
- 88246 - 11/23/88
- 88245 - 11/23/88
- 88241 - 11/23/88
- 881710 - 08/17/88
- 872013 - 10/07/87
- 861116 - 06/05/86
- Body - Power Window Glass Bounce Back
- Digital Odometers - Service Replacements
- 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
- 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
- A/T - New Transmission Cooler Flusher/Service Tip
- Torque Converter - Metal To Metal Sound
- A/T - 3/4 Shift Accumulator Application
- Fuel Pump - Buzz/Whine Through Radio Speakers
- Fuel Pump - Whine/Buzz Noise Heard In Speakers
- Radio - Whine/Buzz
- Radio - Buzzing/Whining Noise
- Stumble/Rough Idle Install Deposit Resistant Injectors
- Exhaust Gas Oxygen Sensors - Silicone Contamination
- Exhaust System - Buzz or Rattle Noise
- Exhaust System - Buzzing/Rattling Noises
- Exhaust System - Buzz/Rattle Noise
- Heater Core - Repeated Failure
- Cooling System - Diagnosis Procedure
- Engine - Metal To Metal Sound
- A/T - Fluid Application Charts
- 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
- All Technical Service Bulletins
- Ford RTV Sealer - Shelf Life
- Brakes - Noise Diagosis/Repair TSB Sumary
- Overview
- Brake Noise Description and Application Chart
- Article No. 85-4-31
- Article No. 86-12-5
- Article No. 86-19-5
- Article No. 87-8-14
- Article No. 87-13-20
- Article No. 87-16-7
- Article No. 87-20-14
- Article No. 87-20-15
- Article No. 87-23-11
- Article No. 88-13-7
- Article No. 88-14-6
- Article No. 88-20-6
- Article No. 88-21-2
- Article No. 88-25-9
- Article No. 89-1-13
- A/C - Musty Odor Coming From Vents
- Refrigerant System Leak Testing - Manual Update
- Overview
- 1988-1991 Continental A/C and Refrigerant System
- 1988 Mark VII, Thunderbird/Cougar, Mustang, A/C System
- 1989-1991 Mark VII A/C & Refrigerant System
- 1989-91 Mustang A/C and Refrigerant System
- 1988-1991 Taurus/Sable A/C and Refrigerant System
- 1988-1991 Tempo/Topaz, Escort A/C and Refrigerant System
- 1988-1991 Thunderbird/Cougar A/C System
- 1988-1991 Town Car, Crown Victoria/Grand Marquis A/C System
- 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
- 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
- Fuel Pump - Buzzing/Humming After Engine Shut Down
- TPS Mounting Screws - Hard to Remove
- Engine - Hard Cold Starts/Hesitation/Stalls On Start-Up
- Fuel Pump/Sender - Defective Parts Return
- Fuel Gauge - Intermittently Shows Increase In Fuel Level
- Rear Brakes - Groaning Noise
- Rear Disc Brakes - Groaning Noise
- Brakes - Roughness During Application
- Brakes - Intermittent Brake Squeal
- Air Conditioning - Approved Flushing Procedures
- Heater Core - Core Leak Test Procedure
- New Design Tie Rods - Revised Torque Requirements
- Engine - Metal to Metal Noise
- Engine - Excessively High Oil Consumption
- Cooling System - New System Diagnostics
- Blade Fan Assembly - Part Return
- EATC - Redesigned Replacement Control Head
- Crossmember - Squeaking Noise
- Wheels - Loss Of Balance Weights
- Aluminum Wheel - Air Leaks
- Lug Nuts - Proper Torqueing Procedure
- Air Suspension - Hum Noise
- Lug Nuts - Proper Installation/Torqueing Procedure
- Paint - Plastic Parts Color Information
- Torque Converter - Cleaning and Replacement Guidelines
- MAP Sensor - Pinpoint Test DF Manual Correction
- A/T Torque Converter - Leak Test Procedure
- A/T - AOD Harsh/Rough Shifts
- Fuel Injector - New Cleaning Method
- Fuel Injectors - Rotunda Injector Tester/Cleaner
- Engine - Rough Idle or Stumble
- 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
- Speed Sensor Resistance Reading - Manual Revision
- Battery - Test Procedure
- Battery - No Engine Crank/Low Battery Charge
- Alternator - Discharge
- Distributor Gear - Service Tips
- Campaign - Throttle Lever Grommet Replacement
- EEC IV EGR Pinpoint Test - Manual Correction
- Recall - Catalyst Inspection/Replacement
- Recall - Catalyst Inspection and/or Replacement
- Heated Backlite Grid - Manual Updates
- Horn/Speed Control Switch Assembly - Revision
- Overview
- Manual Corrections
- 1986 Taurus/Sable
- 1987 Taurus/Sable
- 1988 Taurus Sable
- 1989 Taurus/Sable
- 1990 Taurus/Sable
- 1988 Mark VII
- 1989 Mark VII
- 1990 Mark VII
- 1988 Continental
- 1989 Continental
- 1990 Continental
- 1988 Town Car, Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis (5.0L)
- 1989 Town Car, Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis (5.0L)
- 1990 Town Car, Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis (5.0L)
- 1989 Thunderbird/Cougar
- 1990 Thunderbird/Cougar
- EVTM Corrections
- Overview
- 1987 Taurus/Sable
- 1988 Taurus/Sable 3.0L/3.8L
- 1988 Taurus/Sable 2.5L
- 1989 Taurus/Sable 2.5L
- 1989 Taurus/Sable 3.0L
- 1989 Taurus/Sable 3.0L
- 1989 Taurus/Sable 3.8L
- 1988 Mark VII
- 1989 Mark VII
- 1988 Lincoln Continental
- 1989 Continental
- 1988 Lincoln Town Car
- 1989 Lincoln Town Car
- 1990 Lincoln Town Car
- 1988 Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis
- 1989 Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis 5.0L
- Audio Systems - Authorized Service Centers
- Radio - Noise/Reception Diagnostic/Repair Procedure
- Overview
- AM Signal Issue Diagnostic Tips
- FM Signal Issue - Diagnostic Tips:
- Diagnosing AM Band Alternator Wine and Ignition Noise
- Static & Weak Reception Town Car AM
- AM Station Fade Interference
- Noise In Tape Mode
- AM Static & Weak Reception - Continental
- Poor FM Reception
- AM Static & Weak Reception - Mark VII
- Poor AM Reception All
- Warranty and Operation
- 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 Gauge - Pointer Fluctuation
- Tripminder/Fuel Anti Slosh Module - Replacement
- Electronic Fuel Gauge - Will Not Display Full
- Electronic Fuel Gauge - Erratic Readings
- Fuel Tank Sending Unit - Connector Replacement
- Temperature Gauge - Reads Low/Erratic
- Speedometer/Odometer - Inaccurate Readings
- Steering - Clunk/Rattle/Premature Tire Wear
- Ignition Key Warning Switch - Replacement Procedure
- Body - Theft Prevention Parts Identification Number
- EEC IV Continuous Self Test Code - Revised
- VECI - Replacement Decal Index
- VECI Decal - Initial Replacement Index
- Emission Control System - Technician's Glossary
- Key On Engine Off Self Test Procedure - Manual Revision
- Electronic Modules - Protection From Static Electricity
- Fuel Pressure Specification - Corrections
- Engine - High Idle/MIL ON
- Engine - Intermittent High Idle/MIL ON
- Vehicle - Welding Precautions
- Electrical/Electronic/Fuel Induction - Glossary
- Door Latches - Adjustment/Modification Prohibition
- Windshield - Revised Installation Procedure
- Windshield/Interior Glass - Fog/Film
- Glass - Iridescence or Mottling In Tempered Glass
- Bumpers - Isolator and Bracket Assembly Replacement
- 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 - AOD Delayed Shift Times
- A/T - AOD Diagnostic Information
- A/T - New Rotunda Fluid Changer Service Tip
- A/T - Transmission Flush and Fill Tool Available
- A/T - AOD 3-4 Accumulator Change
- A/T - AOD Valve Body Gaskets Update
- A/T - Engine Vacuum Testing
- A/T - AOD 4th Gear Complaints
- A/T - Direct Clutch Failure/Excessive Case Bore Wear
- A/T - How To Use A Pressure Gauge
- A/T - EEC Trouble Codes
- A/T - Diagnostic Trouble Codes for 1983-1992
- A/T - AODE Cooler Return Line Filter Installation
- A/T - AOD Harsh 4-3 Kickdown/Valve Body Repair
- A/T - Slipping or No-Shift/Metal Sealing Rings
- A/T - Front Bushing Wear
- A/T - AOD Burned Overdrive Band/End Play after Rebuild
- A/T - AOD Loss of Governor Pressure Through Valve Body
- A/T - Harsh 1-2 Upshift or Slide Bump 1-2 Upshift
- A/T - AOD Kills Engine In Reverse and/or Forward Gears
- A/T - AOD Failure In Rear Of Transmission/No Lubrication
- A/T - AOD No Manual Low Gear
- A/T - Rear Planet Failure/Lack Of Lubrication
- A/T - AOD Governor Pressure Leaks
- A/T - Math Formulas Part I
- A/T - Twenty Steps To Successful Repairs
- A/T - Math Part II
- A/T - Choosing the Right ATF
- Speed Control - Abnormal Operation When Hot
- Speedometer - Service Replacements With Pre-Set Mileage
- Driveability TSB's - Summary
- Engine - Normal Oil Consumption
- Wire Harness - Terminal Repair Kit
- Wire Harness Terminal and Connector - Service Kit
- Speed Control - Diagnostic Tips
- Speed Control - Manual Revision
- Radio - Poor AM Band Reception
- Intermittent Sound From Front or Rear Speakers
- Paint - Cosmetic Damage From Airborn Materials
- Lower Body Stone Protection - Repair Procedure
- Paint - Codes/Cross References
- 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
- Engine - Intermittent No Start/Hard Start/Stall
- A/C - Pressure Cycling Switch Diagnostic Procedure
- A/C System - Chemical/Refrigerator Type Odor
- Electrical Diode - Identification and Replacement
- New Cylinder Head Bolt - Service Tips
- A/T - AOD Buzzing At Idle/Grunting During Tip-In
- A/T - AOD Separator Plate Gasket Changes
- Hood Lamp Switch - Updated Replacement Part
- A/T - AOD 3/4 Shift Accumulator No Longer Required
- Radio - Controls Lock Up When In Tape Mode
- Radio - Interference On AM Band
- Alarm System - False Security Alarm
- Alarm System - False Activation
- 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
- A/C Coupling - Cleaning Procedures
- Air Conditioning - O Ring Removal Service Tip
- A/C - New Refrigerant O-Rings
- Recall 87V139000: Fuel Line Coupling Retainer Clips
- 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
- Engine - Spark Knock On Acceleration
- Fuel - California Reformulated Gasoline
- Fuel - Volatility Related Driveability Concerns
- A/C Compressor - Service Tips