Radio - Poor AM/FM Reception
90ford47 Article No. 90-26-7RADIO - POOR AM/FM RECEPTION
FORD: 1986-90 TAURUS 1989-91 THUNDERBIRD
LINCOLN-MERCURY: 1986-90 SABLE
1989-91 COUGAR
ISSUE: Poor AM/FM radio reception may sometimes occur. There may be slow deterioration of distant stations, followed by a loss of strong local stations. This condition may be caused by internal corrosion in the antenna connector at the antenna base end.
ACTION: Check the antenna connector at the antenna for corrosion and, if necessary, replace the antenna cable. Lubriplate DS-ES must be applied to the female end of the antenna connector end and around the antenna cable. Refer to the appropriate model year Shop Manual, Section 35-10, for service details.
NOTE: BEFORE REPLACING THE ANTENNA CABLE, APPLY GREASE LUBRIPLATE DS-ES TO THE FEMALE CONNECTOR AT THE ANTENNA END AND AROUND THE ANTENNA CABLE WHERE IT ENTERS THE CONNECTOR. THIS WILL KEEP MOISTURE AND ROAD SPLASH OUT.
PART NUMBER PART NAME CLASS
Lubriplate DS-ES Grease - Procure Locally
E6DZ-18812-A Antenna Cable - Taurus/Sable C
(Non-Power)
E6DZ-18812-B Antenna Cable - Taurus/Sable BM
(Power)
EGSZ-18812-A Antenna Cable - C
Thunderbird/Cougar (Non-Power)
E9SZ-18812-B Antenna Cable - C
Thunderbird/Cougar (Power)
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: None
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Basic Warranty Coverage
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
902607A Replace Antenna Cable 1.0 Hr
DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO. CONDITION CODE
18812 84
OASIS CODES: 207000