Speed Control - Abnormal Operation When Hot

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Article No. 89-3-4

SPEED CONTROL - COAST AND ACCELERATION MODES - ABNORMAL OPERATION IN HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES

FORD: 1986-89 ALL

LINCOLN-MERCURY: 1986-89 ALL

LIGHT TRUCK: 1986-89 ALL

ISSUE: Abnormal speed control operation in the coast and acceleration modes may be caused by loss of electrical contact between the steering wheel slip rings and brush assembly. This condition usually occurs in high ambient temperatures when the steering wheel slip rings and brush assembly are warm.

ACTION: Improve the electrical continuity of the steering wheel slip rings and brush assembly by applying a new service released grease on the contact area. Refer to the following procedure for service details.

1. Remove the steering wheel, Refer to the appropriate Car or Light Truck Shop Manual for service details.

2. Clean the old grease from the steering wheel slip rings and brush assembly contact areas.

3. Apply the new service released grease, (E8AZ-19590-A), on the steering wheel slip rings and brush assembly contact surfaces. This new grease can be identified by its bright orange/red color.

4. Reinstall steering wheel.

PART NUMBER PART NAME CLASS

E8AZ-19590-A Grease B

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: None
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Basic Warranty Coverage
OPERATION: 890304A
TIME: 0.4 Hr.
DLR. CODING: Basic Part No. 9C899
Condition Code: 53
OASIS CODES: 2900