Repair and Diagnosis: Technical Service Bulletins
- How to Find Technical Service Bulletins by Category/Symptom
- Recalls
- Emissions
- Recall - Injector/Converter Inspection/Replacement
- Recall - Part IV Fuel Injection/Emissions Modifications
- Overview
- Attachment I Technical, Parts Labor, and Claim Processing
- Exhibit I Fuel Injector Inspection Instructions
- Exhibit 2 Injector Removal and Installation Procedure
- Exhibit 3 2.3L CFI Engines
- Exhibit 3 RPM Setting Procedure 1.9L CFI Engines
- Modifications Decal For All Vehicles
- Dealer Letter
- Owner Letter
- Recall - Vehicle Emission Control Information Label
- Safety
- Emissions
- Customer Interest
- A/C - Musty Odor Coming From Vents
- A/C System - Causes Engine Surge/Stall
- Engine - Hard or No Start/Lacks Power
- Fuel Pump - Buzzing/Humming After Engine Shut Down
- Engine - Stalls When Cold
- Engine - Hard Cold Starts/Hesitation/Stalls On Start-Up
- Engine - Will Not Start
- Fuel Pump - Noisy
- Radio/Two-Way Communications - Whine/Buzz
- Brakes - Roughness During Application
- Front Disc Brakes - Clicking Noise
- VECI Decal - Incorrect Spark Plug Information
- Front Suspension - Grunting Noise On Bumps
- Engine - Tapping Noise
- Engine - Valve Tappets Noisy
- Exhaust System - Clicking Noise From Front Of Vehicle
- Rear Suspension - Clunking Noise
- Rear Suspension - Chirp or Swish Noise
- Aluminum Wheel - Air Leaks
- Cowl/Dash/Windshield/Drip Rail Areas - Water Leaks
- A/T- ATX Intermittent/Delayed 1st - 2nd Gear Shift
- A/T - ATX Intermittent No/Delayed 1-2 Upshift
- A/T - Fluid Leak At the Cooler Line Connections
- Engine - Rough Idling
- Engine - Erratic Idle/Hesitation
- Engine - Bucking/Jerking At Steady Cruise Speeds
- Alternator - Discharge
- Instrument Cluster Warning Lights - Dimly Lit
- Engine - No Start or Hard Start Condition
- Engine/Ignition - No Start Condition
- Engine - Cranks But Will Not No Start
- Heated Backlite - Inoperative
- Electric Rear Window Defroster - Inoperative
- Engine - Oil Consumption/Spark Knock/Plug Fouling
- Headlamps - Come On By Themselves
- Headlamp - Lens Moisture Diagnosis/Tips
- Headlamps - Flicker When Fog Lamps Are On
- Front/Rear Stabilizer Bar Bushings - Squeak/Grunt Noise
- Body - Buzzing/Rapping Noise From Floor Pan
- EEC IV Quick Test - False Service Codes
- Front/Rear Door Handles - Air Drafts
- Windshield A Pillar Moulding - Clicking Noise
- Manual Vent Windows - Hard to Open
- Vent Windows - May Stick to Weatherstrip
- Dealer Installed A/C - Causes Engine Overheating
- Speed Control - Abnormal Operation When Hot
- Passive Restraint System - Chattering Noise
- Passive Restraint - Ratcheting Noise During Operation
- High Mount Stoplamp - Moisture/Dirt Inside Lens
- A/C System - Chemical/Refrigerator Type Odor
- A/T - ATX Clutch Return Spring Tabs Missing
- A/T - A4LD Shifter Rattles
- Engine - Rough Idle/Hesitation/Backfire/Stalling
- Adhesive Backed Emblem - Loose/Missing
- Labor/Parts Updates
- Seals, Gaskets
- Superceded Bulletins
- 9174 - 04/05/91
- 91118 - 05/30/91
- 91109 - 05/15/91
- 90148 - 07/05/90
- 90146 - 07/15/90
- 90128 - 06/07/90
- 90113 - 05/23/90
- 89311 - 02/08/89
- 89252 - 12/13/89
- 891710 - 08/23/89
- 89165 - 08/09/89
- 891012 - 05/17/89
- 88246 - 11/23/88
- 88245 - 11/23/88
- 88236 - 11/09/88
- 881710 - 08/17/88
- 87518 - 03/11/87
- 87223 - 11/04/87
- 861116 - 06/05/86
- 062787 - 06/27/87
- A/C - Identification Of Non Approved Refrigerants
- 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 Harness - Terminal Repair Kit/Splice Procedure
- Electrical Diode - Identification/Service Replacements
- Charging - Generator Discharge/Damaged Connector
- Brake Rotor - Machining With On-Vehicle Equipment
- Brakes - Occasional or Intermittent Squeal
- A/T - Intermittent or Delayed 1st - 2nd Gear Upshift
- Exhaust Gas Oxygen Sensors - Silicone Contamination
- Cooling System - Diagnosis Procedure
- 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
- Recycled Engine Coolant - Service Tip
- A/T - Transmission Fluid Usage Charts
- 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
- Production Build Date Stamp - Relocation
- 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
- Air Conditioning - Odor Service Procedure
- A/C System - Causes Engine Surge/Stall
- A/C System - Service TSB List
- A/C - Filtering Refrigerant After Compressor Replacement
- Adhesives and Sealants - Availability and Usage
- Engine Serial Numbers - Location
- Engine Assembly - Proper Identification
- Engine - Hard or No Start/Lacks Power
- Fuel Pump - Buzzing/Humming After Engine Shut Down
- TPS Mounting Screws - Hard to Remove
- Throttle Position Sensor - Application Chart
- Engine - Stalls When Cold
- ISC Actuator Pinpoint Test K - Manual Revision
- Engine - Hard Cold Starts/Hesitation/Stalls On Start-Up
- Idle Speed Control Schematics - Revision
- Engine - Will Not Start
- Fuel Pump - Noisy
- Radio/Two-Way Communications - Whine/Buzz
- EEC IV - Quick Test Service Code 87 Misdiagnosis
- Electric Fuel Pump - New Service Procedure
- Brakes - Roughness During Application
- Front Disc Brakes - Clicking Noise
- Brakes - Intermittent Brake Squeal
- Graphic Display - False or No Warnings
- VECI Decal - Incorrect Spark Plug Information
- Spark Plug - New Service Application
- A/C Compressor Clutch Assembly - Service Caution
- Blower Motor Wheel - New Solid Hub Design
- Air Conditioning - Approved Flushing Procedures
- A/C Suction Accumulator - Manual Revision
- Inner Tie Rod - Replacement Procedure
- Front Suspension - Grunting Noise On Bumps
- Power Steering - Proper Tool and Seal Kit Use
- Steering Gear - Attaching Hardware
- Rod Journal/Crankshaft Bearing Bore - Specifications
- Engine - Tapping Noise
- Engine - Valve Tappets Noisy
- Valve Tappets - Correct Service Usage
- Roller Type Tappet - Installation Service Tip
- Roller Tappet - Installation Service Tip
- Engine - Cylinder Bore Diameter Correction
- Aluminum Oil Pan - Heli-Coil Repair of Drain Plug
- Cooling System - New System Diagnostics
- Exhaust System - Clicking Noise From Front Of Vehicle
- Intake Manifold - Installation Damage Prevention
- Engine - Intake Manifold Cleaning Before Installation
- Front/Rear Suspension - Spring Application Charts
- Overview
- 1988 Escort Spring Charts
- 1988 Tempo/Topaz Spring Charts
- 1988 Mustang Spring Charts
- 1988 Thunderbird/Cougar Spring Charts
- 1988 Taurus/Sable Spring Charts
- 1988 Crown Victoria/Grand Marquis Spring Charts
- 1988 Lincoln Town Car Spring Charts
- 1987 Escort/Lynx Spring Charts
- 1987 Tempo/Topaz Spring Charts
- 1987 Mustang Spring Charts
- 1987 Thunderbird/Cougar Spring Charts
- 1987 Taurus/Sable Spring Charts
- 1987 Crown Victoria/Grand Marquis Spring Charts
- 1987 Lincoln Town Car Spring Charts
- Rear Suspension - Clunking Noise
- Rear Suspension - Chirp or Swish Noise
- Wheels - Loss Of Balance Weights
- Aluminum Wheel - Air Leaks
- Lug Nuts - Proper Torqueing Procedure
- Recall 87V060000: Wheel Lug Nuts Inadequate Clamping
- Aluminum Wheel - Anti-Theft Wheel Lug Nuts
- Aluminum Wheel - New Improved Wrench Adapter
- Lug Nuts - Proper Installation/Torqueing Procedure
- Power Window Regulator - Counterbalance Spring
- Cowl/Dash/Windshield/Drip Rail Areas - Water Leaks
- A/T- ATX Intermittent/Delayed 1st - 2nd Gear Shift
- A/T - ATX Intermittent No/Delayed 1-2 Upshift
- Torque Converter - Cleaning and Replacement Guidelines
- A/T - Fluid Leak At the Cooler Line Connections
- MAP and BAP Sensor - Application Chart
- A/T Torque Converter - Leak Test Procedure
- Fuel Injector - New Cleaning Method
- Recall - Injector/Converter Inspection/Replacement
- Recall - Part IV Fuel Injection/Emissions Modifications
- Overview
- Attachment I Technical, Parts Labor, and Claim Processing
- Exhibit I Fuel Injector Inspection Instructions
- Exhibit 2 Injector Removal and Installation Procedure
- Exhibit 3 2.3L CFI Engines
- Exhibit 3 RPM Setting Procedure 1.9L CFI Engines
- Modifications Decal For All Vehicles
- Dealer Letter
- Owner Letter
- Fuel Injectors - Rotunda Injector Tester/Cleaner
- Engine - Rough Idling
- Fuel Injectors - Mismarked Stock
- Fuel System - Injector Tester/Cleaner Service Tips
- EGO Sensors - Silicone Contamination
- Engine - Erratic Idle/Hesitation
- 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
- EGR Valve - Pinpoint Test Manual Correction
- Engine - Bucking/Jerking At Steady Cruise Speeds
- Alternator - Discharge
- Instrument Cluster Warning Lights - Dimly Lit
- Engine - No Start or Hard Start Condition
- TFI Module/PIP Sensor - New Diagnostic Procedure
- Engine/Ignition - No Start Condition
- Ignition System - Diagnostics Manual Correction
- Recall - Fuel Line Retainer Clip Installation
- Fuel Line Spring Lock Coupling - Service Procedures
- Engine - Cranks But Will Not No Start
- EEC-IV - Time Delay Relay, Shop Manual Correction
- Heated Backlite Grid - Manual Updates
- AM/FM Cassette Radio - Dial Lighting Dim
- Clarion Brand Radio - Time Display Setting
- Heated Backlite - Inoperative
- Electric Rear Window Defroster - Inoperative
- Brake Rotor - Machining Equipment/Warranty Information
- Engine - Correct Oil Fill Level Markings
- Engine - Oil Consumption/Spark Knock/Plug Fouling
- Engine - Oil Dipstick May Not Be Read Correctly
- Horn/Cigar Lighter Schematic - Manual Revision
- Fuel Sender - Revised Testing Procedure
- Fuel Tank Sending Unit - Connector Replacement
- Speedometer/Odometer - Inaccurate Readings
- Headlamps - Come On By Themselves
- Headlamp - Lens Moisture Diagnosis/Tips
- Headlamps - Flicker When Fog Lamps Are On
- Crankshaft Damper - Revised Removal Procedure
- Front/Rear Stabilizer Bar Bushings - Squeak/Grunt Noise
- Body - Buzzing/Rapping Noise From Floor Pan
- Sheet Metal - Corrosion From Dealer Name Plate
- Chassis Components - Cosmetic Surface Rust
- EEC IV Emissions Diagnosis - Supplemental Information
- Overview
- EEC IV - Pinpoint Tests - All Vehicles 1986 19-253A
- EEC-IV Quick Test-All Engines 1987 16-15
- EEC IV - Pinpoint Tests - All Vehicles 1987 19-3
- Carburetors, Fuel Charging Assemblies, Throttle Bodies and Injectors 1988
- EEC-IV -Quick Test -All Engines 1988 16-11
- Quick Test:Engine Running Self-Test
- Appendix:Self-Test With "Check Engine" Light (MIL)
- Reference Voltage
- EGR Valve Position Sensor (EVP) Control/Vent (EGRC/EGRV)
- Vane Airflow Sensor (VAF)
- Pressure Feedback EGR (PFE) EGR Valve Regulator (EVR)
- EGR Valve Position Sensor (EVP) EGR Valve Regulator (EVR)
- Fuel Control
- Fuel Pump Circuit
- Idle Speed Control (Bypass Air)
- WOT A/C Cutoff (WAC) A/C Demand
- RE-Initialization Check
- System Check
- Transmission - AXOD
- Integrated Controller
- Recall - Vehicle Emission Control Information Label
- Emission Control System - Technician's Glossary
- Key On Engine Off Self Test Procedure - Manual Revision
- EEC IV Quick Test - False Service Codes
- Fuel Control Pinpoint Test - Manual Revision
- Electronic Modules - Protection From Static Electricity
- Electrical/Electronic/Fuel Induction - Glossary
- Liftgate Latch - Shop Manual Clarification
- Door Latches - Adjustment/Modification Prohibition
- Front/Rear Door Handles - Air Drafts
- Safety Belt - Tongue Cover Now Available
- Windshield A Pillar Moulding - Clicking Noise
- Windshield/Interior Glass - Fog/Film
- Manual Vent Windows - Hard to Open
- Vent Windows - May Stick to Weatherstrip
- Glass - Iridescence or Mottling In Tempered Glass
- Bumpers - Isolator and Bracket Assembly Replacement
- Bumper Cover - Repair Materials Update
- Engine Oil - Recommended Usage
- Engine Coolant - Recycled Coolant Not Authorized
- Recycled Engine Coolant - Service Tips
- A/T - New Rotunda Fluid Changer Service Tip
- A/T - ATX Revised Piston Seals For Direct Clutch
- A/T - ATX Planetary Gear Design Changes
- A/T - ATX Valve Body Check Ball Location
- 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 No Upshift Condition/Occurs Very Suddenly
- A/T - ATX No Upshift/Governor Drive Gear
- A/T - ATX Shifting Problems After Rebuild
- A/T - ATX Problems and Solutions
- A/T - ATX Governor Driving Gear and Driven Gear Wipe Out
- A/T - Pressure Tap Locations
- 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
- Accessory Drive Belt - `V' Ribbed Belt Cracking
- A/T, M/T - New `Mercon' Transmission Fluid
- Low Coolant Warning System - Retrofit Kit
- Dealer Installed A/C - Causes Engine Overheating
- Speed Control - Abnormal Operation When Hot
- Speedometer Display - Parts Return
- Driveability TSB's - Summary
- Engine - Normal Oil Consumption
- Wiring - Circuit Number/Color Code Charts
- Wiring - Continuity Testing of Connector Terminals
- Wiring - Electrical System Troubleshooting Tips
- Wiring - Positive Locking Micro-Pin Terminals
- Wire Harness Terminal and Connector - Service Kit
- Speed Control - Diagnostic Tips
- Passive Restraint System - Chattering Noise
- Passive Restraint System - Revisions/Diagnostic Tips
- Passive Restraint - Rustproofing Procedure
- Passive Restraint - Ratcheting Noise During Operation
- Passive Restraint System - Manual Revision
- Safety Belts - Service Procedure, Manual Revision
- Passive Restraint - Service Part Information
- Interior Trim - Recommended Clean Up Tips
- Doors and Ignition - Lock Service Tips
- Paint - Cosmetic Damage From Airborn Materials
- Paint - Difficulty Matching Production Colors
- Paint - Color Chart/Supplier Cross Reference List
- Paint - Preparation Procedure And MSDS Information
- Vinyl Tape Stripes - Poor Adhesion
- 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
- High Mount Stoplamp - Moisture/Dirt Inside Lens
- A/C - Pressure Cycling Switch Diagnostic Procedure
- A/C System - Chemical/Refrigerator Type Odor
- Electrical Diode - Identification and Replacement
- A/T - ATX Main Control Assembly Check Ball Locations
- A/T - ATX Clutch Return Spring Tabs Missing
- Recall - Seat Track Support Modification/Replacement
- Recall 89V170000: Seat Track Pedestal Fracture
- Recall 89V170000: Seat Track Fatigue Fracture
- 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
- A/T - ATX Differential Shim Selection Manual Revision
- A/T - A4LD Shifter Rattles
- Recall 87V139000: Fuel Line Coupling Retainer Clips
- Vehicle Storage - Maintenance Tips
- Engine - Rough Idle/Hesitation/Backfire/Stalling
- Rotunda Gas Chek Kit - Requires Modification
- Fuel - California Reformulated Gasoline
- Adhesive Backed Emblem - Loose/Missing