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
- ATC System - Output Temperature Above Setting
- Fuel Pump - Buzzing/Humming After Engine Shut Down
- Engine - Rough Idle/Hesitation/Stall At Idle
- Engine - Rough Idling Condition
- Engine - No Start/Hard Start In Freezing Temperatures
- Engine - Hard Cold Starts/Hesitation/Stalls On Start-Up
- Fuel Pump - Noise Heard Inside Vehicle
- Front Disc Brake - Squealing Noise
- Brakes - Roughness During Application
- A/C - Intermittent Loss of Cooling
- Engine - Metal to Metal Noise
- Engine - Excessively High Oil Consumption
- Engine - Low Oil Pressure/Oil Sludge Build-Up
- Aluminum Wheel - Air Leaks
- Bumper Guards - Holes Misalignment
- A Pillar/Door Glass Area - Wind Noise
- Rear Axle - Whining On Heavy Acceleration
- Engine - Hesitation/Lack Of Power/Rough Idle
- Steering Wheel - Clunk/Looseness
- Electrical - Low Battery/Dim Lamps/Weak Horn
- Battery - No Engine Crank/Low Battery Charge
- Alternator - Discharge
- Engine - No Start or Hard Start Condition
- Engine - Lack Of Power/No Start/Noise
- Fuel Pump - Noise
- Heated Backlite - Inoperative
- Electric Rear Window Defroster - Inoperative
- Safety Belt - That Retracts Slowly/Will Not Retract
- Front/Rear Stabilizer Bar Bushings - Squeak/Grunt Noise
- Windnoise - Diagnosis and Service
- Body/Frame - Rattling Noise From Rear Of Vehicle
- Engine - High Idle/MIL ON
- Engine - Intermittent High Idle/MIL ON
- Power Door Lock Actuator - Rivet Corrosion/Rust
- Power Door Locks - Are Inoperative
- Manual Vent Windows - Difficult to Open
- Vent Windows - May Stick to Weatherstrip
- Grille Area - Whistling Noise
- Speed Control - Speed Loss On Hills
- Speed Control - Abnormal Operation When Hot
- Instrument Panel Lower Insulators - Poor Appearance
- Parking/Turn/Side Marker - Moisture Inside Lens
- A/C System - Chemical/Refrigerator Type Odor
- Radio - Interference On AM Band
- Seat Track - Sticking/Slow/Inoperative
- Swing-Away Spare Tire Carrier - Hard To Close
- Engine - Rough Idle/Hesitation/Backfire/Stalling
- Engine - Spark Knock On Acceleration
- Rear Safety Belts - May Not Be Long Enough
- Seals, Gaskets
- Superceded Bulletins
- 9174 - 04/05/91
- 91118 - 05/30/91
- 91109 - 05/15/91
- 90148 - 07/05/90
- 90128 - 06/07/90
- 89311 - 02/08/89
- 89252 - 12/13/89
- 892511 - 12/13/89
- 89165 - 08/09/89
- 891012 - 05/17/89
- 8897 - 06/01/88
- 88246 - 11/23/88
- 88245 - 11/23/88
- 881710 - 08/17/88
- 88143 - 07/07/88
- 8798 - 05/06/87
- 861116 - 06/05/86
- Wiper Motor - Revised Design Replacement
- 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 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
- Electrical Diode - Identification/Service Replacements
- Charging - Generator Discharge/Damaged Connector
- Brakes - Special Lubricant Requirements
- Brakes - Occasional or Intermittent Squeal
- Torque Converter - Metal To Metal Sound
- Fuel Pump - Buzz/Whine Through Radio Speakers
- Fuel Pump - Whine/Buzz Noise Heard In Speakers
- Radio - Whine/Buzz
- Exhaust Gas Oxygen Sensors - Silicone Contamination
- Exhaust System - Buzz/Rattle Noise
- Cooling System - Diagnosis Procedure
- Engine - Metal To Metal Sound
- 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
- Recycled Engine Coolant - Service Tip
- A/T - 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
- A/C - Non Approved Refrigerants
- A/C - Approved/Alternate Refrigerants
- All Technical Service Bulletins
- Ford RTV Sealer - Shelf Life
- Production Build Date Stamp - Relocation
- A/C - Musty Odor Coming From Vents
- Air Conditioning - Odor Service Procedure
- 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
- ATC System - Output Temperature Above Setting
- Air Conditioning - Return of Obsolete Filter Kits
- Adhesives and Sealants - Availability and Usage
- Engine Gasket Surface - Cleaning Procedures
- Engine - Knock at Low Speeds
- 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
- Throttle Position Sensor - Application Chart
- Engine - Rough Idle/Hesitation/Stall At Idle
- Engine - Rough Idling Condition
- Engine - No Start/Hard Start In Freezing Temperatures
- Engine - Hard Cold Starts/Hesitation/Stalls On Start-Up
- Fuel Pump - Noise Heard Inside Vehicle
- Front Disc Brake - Squealing Noise
- Brakes - Roughness During Application
- Air Conditioning - Approved Flushing Procedures
- A/C - Intermittent Loss of Cooling
- A/C Suction Accumulator - Manual Revision
- Heater Core - Core Leak Test Procedure
- Engine - Metal to Metal Noise
- Engine - Excessively High Oil Consumption
- Cooling System - New System Diagnostics
- Engine - Low Oil Pressure/Oil Sludge Build-Up
- Ball Joint - Replacement Procedure Tip
- 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
- Wheels - Loss Of Balance Weights
- Aluminum Wheel - Air Leaks
- Lug Nuts - Proper Torqueing Procedure
- Lug Nuts - Proper Installation/Torqueing Procedure
- Bumper Guards - Holes Misalignment
- A Pillar/Door Glass Area - Wind Noise
- Rear Axle - Whining On Heavy Acceleration
- Torque Converter - Cleaning and Replacement Guidelines
- MAP and BAP Sensor - Application Chart
- A/T Torque Converter - Leak Test Procedure
- Fuel Injector - New Cleaning Method
- Fuel Injectors - Rotunda Injector Tester/Cleaner
- Engine - Hesitation/Lack Of Power/Rough Idle
- Fuel System - Injector Tester/Cleaner 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
- Steering Wheel - Clunk/Looseness
- Electrical - Low Battery/Dim Lamps/Weak Horn
- Battery - Test Procedure
- Battery - No Engine Crank/Low Battery Charge
- Alternator - Discharge
- Recall - Ignition Switch Replacement
- Engine - No Start or Hard Start Condition
- TFI Module/PIP Sensor - New Diagnostic Procedure
- Engine - Lack Of Power/No Start/Noise
- Ignition System - Diagnostics Manual Correction
- Distributor Diaphragm - Request For Return
- Distributor Diaphragm - Parts Return
- Fuel Rail - Supplemental Installation Procedure
- Fuel Pump - Noise
- Campaign - Throttle Lever Grommet Replacement
- EEC IV EGR Pinpoint Test - Manual Correction
- Malfunction Indicator Light - Explanation
- 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 - Removal and Installation Tips
- Heated Backlite - Inoperative
- Heated Windshield - Conversion to Regular Windshield
- Electric Rear Window Defroster - Inoperative
- Safety Belt - That Retracts Slowly/Will Not Retract
- Engine - Oil Dipstick May Not Be Read Correctly
- EEC IV - Revised Pinpoint Test Steps
- Fuel Tank Sending Unit - Connector Replacement
- Temperature Gauge - Reads Low/Erratic
- Speedometer/Odometer - Inaccurate Readings
- Wiper Motor - Upgraded Service Kits
- Air Conditioning Hoses - Replacement
- A/C Discharge Hose - Obsolete Part return
- Front/Rear Stabilizer Bar Bushings - Squeak/Grunt Noise
- Steering Wheel - Retaining Bolt Not to Be Reused
- Ignition Key Warning Switch - Replacement Procedure
- Body/Frame - Windnoise Diagnosis and Service
- Windnoise - Diagnosis and Service
- Body/Frame - Rattling Noise From Rear Of Vehicle
- Chassis Components - Cosmetic Surface Rust
- State Emission Test and Key On/Engine Off Wiggle Test
- Emission Calibration Label - Relocation
- 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
- VECI Label - Final Issue
- Emission Control System - Technician's Glossary
- Key On Engine Off Self Test Procedure - Manual Revision
- EEC IV Schemtaic - Manual Revision
- EEC IV Pinpoint Test QA5 - Manual Revision
- EEC IV Quick Test - Continuous Self-Test Chart
- Electronic Modules - Protection From Static Electricity
- Engine - High Idle/MIL ON
- Engine - Intermittent High Idle/MIL ON
- Vehicle - Welding Precautions
- Electrical/Electronic/Fuel Induction - Glossary
- Power Door Lock Actuator - Rivet Corrosion/Rust
- Power Door Locks - Are Inoperative
- Door Latches - Adjustment/Modification Prohibition
- Safety Belt - Tongue Cover Now Available
- Recall - Auxiliary Rear Seat Belt Retractor Inspection
- Windshield/Interior Glass - Fog/Film
- Manual Vent Windows - Difficult to Open
- Vent Windows - May Stick to Weatherstrip
- Glass - Iridescence or Mottling In Tempered Glass
- Bumpers - Isolator and Bracket Assembly Replacement
- Paint - Information For Colorcoating Plastic Bumpers
- Adhesive Mouldings and Nameplates - Replacement
- Grille Area - Whistling Noise
- Cooling System - Proper Fluid Concentrations
- Engine Coolant - Recycled Coolant Not Authorized
- Recycled Engine Coolant - Service Tips
- A/T - AOD Slip/Bump On Upshift/Downshift
- A/T - AOD Diagnostic Information
- A/T - New Rotunda Fluid Changer Service Tip
- A/T - AOD 3-4 Accumulator Change
- 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 - Drive Axle and Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications
- A/T - 3-2 Too Sensitive, or No Part Throttle Downshift
- A/T - AOD Relief Valves For Valve Bodies
- A/T - AOD High Pitched Noise In All Ranges
- A/T - Slipping or No-Shift/Metal Sealing Rings
- A/T - AOD No End Play/Overdrive Band Burned
- A/T - AOD No Fourth Gear
- 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 - Sprag Rotation
- 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
- Accessory Drive Belt - Seating Procedure
- A/T, M/T - New `Mercon' Transmission Fluid
- Speed Control - Speed Loss On Hills
- Fuse Position - Shop Manual Revision
- Speed Control - Abnormal Operation When Hot
- Instrument Panel Lower Insulators - Poor Appearance
- Driveability TSB's - Summary
- Engine - Normal Oil Consumption
- Wiring - Circuit Number/Color Code Charts
- Wire Harness Terminal and Connector - Service Kit
- Speed Control - Diagnostic Tips
- Speed Control - Manual Revision
- Parking/Turn/Side Marker - Moisture Inside Lens
- Safety Belts - Service Procedure, Manual Revision
- Doors and Ignition - Lock Service Tips
- Paint - Cosmetic Damage From Airborn Materials
- Lower Body Stone Protection - Repair Procedure
- Paint - Difficulty Matching Production Colors
- 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
- 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 Separator Plate Gasket Changes
- Radio/Cassette - Cassette Tape Eject Operation
- Radio - Interference On AM Band
- A/T - AOD Case Thread Update
- Axle - Rear Axle Case Porosity/Pinion Seal Leaks
- Seat Track - Sticking/Slow/Inoperative
- 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
- Swing-Away Spare Tire Carrier - Hard To Close
- A/C Coupling - Cleaning Procedures
- Air Conditioning - O Ring Removal Service Tip
- A/C - New Refrigerant O-Rings
- Brake Proportioning/Pressure Control Valve - Service Tip
- Vehicle Storage - Maintenance Tips
- Engine - Rough Idle/Hesitation/Backfire/Stalling
- Ignition Timing Procedure - Manual Update
- Engine - Spark Knock On Acceleration
- EEC IV Pinpoint Test H - Manual Correction
- Rotunda Gas Chek Kit - Requires Modification
- Fuel - California Reformulated Gasoline
- Front/Rear Alignment - Specifications
- Rear Safety Belts - May Not Be Long Enough
- A/C Compressor - Service Tips
- Seat Leather - Cleaning Procedure Tips