Repair and Diagnosis: Technical Service Bulletins
- How to Find Technical Service Bulletins by Category/Symptom
- Recalls
- Emissions
- Safety
- Customer Interest
- A/C - Musty Odor Coming From Vents
- A/C Temperature Display - Brightness Variation
- Fuel Pump - Buzzing/Humming After Engine Shut Down
- Engine - Rough Idling Condition
- Engine - Hard Cold Starts/Hesitation/Stalls On Start-Up
- Brakes - Roughness During Application
- Engine - Stalls/Hesitates/Long Cranking Times
- Exaust System - High Pitched Ticking Noise
- Aluminum Wheel - Air Leaks
- Power Door Locks - Inoperative
- Sliding Roof Panel - Wind Noise/Water Leaks
- Engine - Hesitation/Lack Of Power/Rough Idle
- Engine - Detonation/Hard Start/Rough Idle/Stall
- Steering Wheel - Clunk/Looseness
- Battery - No Engine Crank/Low Battery Charge
- Alternator - Discharge
- Instrument Cluster Warning Lights - Dimly Lit
- Engine - No Start or Hard Start Condition
- Fuel Supply Line - Tapping Noise
- Fixed Antenna - Whistling Wind Noise
- Speakers - Popping Noise When Operating The Windows
- Heated Backlite - Inoperative
- Electric Rear Window Defroster - Inoperative
- Engine - Thumping Noise
- Electronic Fuel Gauge - Will Not Display Full
- EATC or Instrument Display - Dim or Blank
- Instrument Cluster - Dim or Blank Display
- Front/Rear Stabilizer Bar Bushings - Squeak/Grunt Noise
- Steering - Clunk/Rattle/Premature Tire Wear
- Luggage Compartment Door - Inoperative
- Power Door Lock Actuator - Rivet Corrosion/Rust
- Power Door Locks - Are Inoperative
- Speakers - Sound Distortion/Erratic Operation
- Vent Windows - May Stick to Weatherstrip
- Bodyside Mouldings - Adhesive Discoloring
- Speed Control - Abnormal Operation When Hot
- Parking/Turn/Side Marker - Moisture Inside Lens
- Exterior Clearcoat - Cracking/Eroding/Peeling Off
- A/C System - Chemical/Refrigerator Type Odor
- Engine - Rumbling/Rattling Noise
- Radio - Interference On AM Band
- Seat Track - Sticking/Slow/Inoperative
- Swing-Away Spare Tire Carrier - Hard To Close
- A/C - Condensation Enters Passenger Compartment
- Engine - Rough Idle/Hesitation/Backfire/Stalling
- A/T - Torque Converter Slip/DTC 628/P0741 Set
- Labor/Parts Updates
- Seals, Gaskets
- Superceded Bulletins
- 9231 - 01/29/92
- 9174 - 04/05/91
- 91118 - 05/30/91
- 91109 - 05/15/91
- 90128 - 06/07/90
- 89311 - 02/08/89
- 89252 - 12/13/89
- 89165 - 08/09/89
- 89118 - 06/01/89
- 891012 - 05/17/89
- 8856 - 03/03/88
- 88246 - 11/23/88
- 88245 - 11/23/88
- 881710 - 08/17/88
- 8798 - 05/06/87
- 872013 - 10/07/87
- 861116 - 06/05/86
- Digital Odometers - Service Replacements
- A/C - Identification Of Non Approved Refrigerants
- Air Conditioning - Musty Odors
- 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 - 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 - New Terminal Repair Kit
- Radio - Whining/Buzzing Noise
- Electrical Diode - Identification/Service Replacements
- Charging - Generator Discharge/Damaged Connector
- Brakes - Special Lubricant Requirements
- Brakes - Occasional or Intermittent Squeal
- A/T - New Transmission Cooler Flusher/Service Tip
- Torque Converter - Metal To Metal Sound
- Fuel Pump - Buzz/Whine Through Radio Speakers
- Fuel Pump - Whine/Buzz Noise Heard In Speakers
- Radio - Whine/Buzz
- Radio - Buzzing/Whining Noise
- Exhaust Gas Oxygen Sensors - Silicone Contamination
- Exhaust System - Buzzing/Rattling Noises
- Exhaust System - Rattling/Buzzing Noise
- Exhaust System - Buzz/Rattle Noise
- Heater Core - Repeated Failure
- Cooling System - Diagnosis Procedure
- Engine - Top-End Rumble/Rattle Noise
- Engine - Hesitation/Stall/Rough Idle
- 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
- Recycled Engine Coolant - Service Tip
- A/T - Transmission Fluid Usage Charts
- Automatic 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
- Engine - Hesitation/Rough Idle/Stall
- All Technical Service Bulletins
- Production Build Date Stamp - Relocation
- Electronic Instrument Cluster - Speed Signal Diagnosis
- 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
- Air Conditioning - R12 to R134A Retrofit Kit
- A/C Temperature Display - Brightness Variation
- Air Conditioning - Return of Obsolete Filter Kits
- A/C - Filtering Refrigerant After Compressor Replacement
- Adhesives and Sealants - Availability and Usage
- EGR Backpressure Transducer - Damage During Service
- Engine Gasket Surface - Cleaning Procedures
- Engine - Repair Tips to Avoid Potential Damage
- Fuel Pump - Buzzing/Humming After Engine Shut Down
- TPS Mounting Screws - Hard to Remove
- Throttle Position Sensor - Application Chart
- Engine - Rough Idling Condition
- Engine - Hard Cold Starts/Hesitation/Stalls On Start-Up
- Brakes - Roughness During Application
- Brakes - Intermittent Brake Squeal
- Engine - Stalls/Hesitates/Long Cranking Times
- Graphic Display - False or No Warnings
- A/C Clutch - Slips At High Ambient Temperature
- Air Conditioning - Approved Flushing Procedures
- A/C Suction Accumulator - Manual Revision
- Heater Core - Core Leak Test Procedure
- New Design Tie Rods - Revised Torque Requirements
- Cooling System - New System Diagnostics
- EATC - Redesigned Replacement Control Head
- Lower Intake Bolt/Stud - Revised Torque Procedure
- Exaust System - High Pitched Ticking Noise
- 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
- Steel Wheels - Available For Snow Tires
- Lug Nuts - Proper Torqueing Procedure
- Lug Nuts - Proper Installation/Torqueing Procedure
- Power Door Locks - Inoperative
- Power Window Regulator - Counterbalance Spring
- Memory Seat - Diagnostic Manual Supplement
- Sliding Roof Panel - Wind Noise/Water Leaks
- 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 Injectors - Supplemental Manual Information
- Fuel System - Injector Tester/Cleaner Service Tips
- Body/Frame - Arc Welding Precautions
- Engine - Detonation/Hard Start/Rough Idle/Stall
- 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
- Speed Sensor Resistance Reading - Manual Revision
- Steering Wheel - Clunk/Looseness
- Battery - Test Procedure
- Battery - No Engine Crank/Low Battery Charge
- Alternator - Discharge
- Instrument Cluster Warning Lights - Dimly Lit
- Recall - Ignition Switch Replacement
- Engine - No Start or Hard Start Condition
- TFI Module/PIP Sensor - New Diagnostic Procedure
- Distributor Gear - Service Tips
- Ignition System - Diagnostics Manual Correction
- Distributor Diaphragm - Request For Return
- Distributor Diaphragm - Parts Return
- Fuel Pressure Regulator - Obsolete Part Return
- Fuel Rail - Supplemental Installation Procedure
- Fuel Supply Line - Tapping Noise
- EEC IV EGR Pinpoint Test - Manual Correction
- EGR Transducer Sensor - Condensation
- Recall - Catalyst Inspection/Replacement
- Recall - Catalyst Inspection and/or Replacement
- Malfunction Indicator Light - Explanation
- Fixed Antenna - Whistling Wind Noise
- Speakers - Popping Noise When Operating The Windows
- Heated Backlite Grid - Manual Updates
- Audio Systems - Authorized Service Centers
- Heated Backlite - Inoperative
- Electric Rear Window Defroster - Inoperative
- Engine - Oil Dipstick May Not Be Read Correctly
- Engine - Thumping Noise
- Electronic Fuel Gauge - Will Not Display Full
- Fuel Tank Sending Unit - Connector Replacement
- Temperature Gauge - Reads Low/Erratic
- Speedometer/Odometer - Inaccurate Readings
- EATC or Instrument Display - Dim or Blank
- Instrument Cluster - Dim or Blank Display
- Front/Rear Stabilizer Bar Bushings - Squeak/Grunt Noise
- Steering - Clunk/Rattle/Premature Tire Wear
- Steering Wheel - Retaining Bolt Not to Be Reused
- Ignition Key Warning Switch - Replacement Procedure
- Sheet Metal - Theft Prevention Standard
- 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 Pinpoint Test QA5 - Manual Revision
- EEC IV Quick Test - Continuous Self-Test Chart
- Electronic Modules - Protection From Static Electricity
- Vehicle - Welding Precautions
- Electrical/Electronic/Fuel Induction - Glossary
- Luggage Compartment Door - Inoperative
- Power Door Lock Actuator - Rivet Corrosion/Rust
- Power Door Locks - Are Inoperative
- Speakers - Sound Distortion/Erratic Operation
- Door Latches - Adjustment/Modification Prohibition
- Safety Belt - Tongue Cover Now Available
- Windshield - Revised Installation Procedure
- Windshield - Material Usage Procedure
- Windshield/Interior Glass - Fog/Film
- Vent Windows - May Stick to Weatherstrip
- Glass - Iridescence or Mottling In Tempered Glass
- Bumpers - Isolator and Bracket Assembly Replacement
- Bumper Cover - Repair Materials Update
- Paint - Information For Colorcoating Plastic Bumpers
- Bodyside Mouldings - Adhesive Discoloring
- Adhesive Mouldings and Nameplates - Replacement
- Cooling System - Proper Fluid Concentrations
- Engine Coolant - Recycled Coolant Not Authorized
- Recycled Engine Coolant - Service Tips
- Intake Manifold - Revised Torque Specifications
- A/T - AOD Slip/Bump On Upshift/Downshift
- A/T - AOD Diagnostic Information
- A/T - New Rotunda Fluid Changer Service Tip
- A/T - In Line Fluid Filter Kit
- A/T - Transmission Flush and Fill Tool Available
- 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
- Keyless Entry System - New Processor
- Engine Mounts - Parts Application/Usage
- A/T, M/T - New `Mercon' Transmission Fluid
- Speed Control - Abnormal Operation When Hot
- Speedometer - Service Replacements With Pre-Set Mileage
- Driveability TSB's - Summary
- Engine - New Gasket Sealer
- Engine - Normal Oil Consumption
- Wire Harness - Terminal Repair Kit
- Wiring - Circuit Number/Color Code Charts
- Wire Harness Terminal and Connector - Service Kit
- Speed Control - Diagnostic Tips
- Speed Control - Manual Revision
- Keyless Entry System - Autolock Inoperative
- 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 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
- A/C - Pressure Cycling Switch Diagnostic Procedure
- A/C System - Chemical/Refrigerator Type Odor
- Electrical Diode - Identification and Replacement
- A/T - AOD Separator Plate Gasket Changes
- Engine - Rumbling/Rattling Noise
- Memory Seat Sensors - Procedure Revision
- 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
- A/C - Identification of Non Approved Refrigerants
- Swing-Away Spare Tire Carrier - Hard To Close
- A/C Coupling - Cleaning Procedures
- Air Conditioning - O Ring Removal Service Tip
- A/C - Condensation Enters Passenger Compartment
- Vehicle Storage - Maintenance Tips
- Brakes - New Silicone Compound/Grease
- Engine - Rough Idle/Hesitation/Backfire/Stalling
- Ignition Timing Procedure - Manual Update
- EEC IV Pinpoint Test H - Manual Correction
- Rotunda Gas Chek Kit - Requires Modification
- Fuel - California Reformulated Gasoline
- Fuel - Volatility Related Driveability Concerns
- Front/Rear Alignment - Specifications
- A/C Compressor - Service Tips
- Seat Leather - Cleaning Procedure Tips
- M/T - Mercon(R) V ATF Usage Information
- A/T - Torque Converter Slip/DTC 628/P0741 Set