Repair and Diagnosis: Technical Service Bulletins
- How to Find Technical Service Bulletins by Category/Symptom
- Recalls
- Customer Interest
- Air Conditioning - Musty/Mildew Type Odors
- Power Steering System - Noisy
- Fuel Pump - Whine Heard Through Radio Speakers
- Audio System - Whining/Buzzing Noise From Speakers
- Brakes - Roughness During Application
- Brakes - Roughness/Pulsation/Steering Wheel Shake
- A/C Compressor - Moan At Idle to 1,500RPM
- A/C and Accessory Drive Belt - Breakage/Squeal
- Blower Motor - Chirping/Squeaking
- A/C - Water Leaks From the Floor Ducts
- A/C Evaporator Tube - Refrigerant Leaks
- Air Conditioning - Water Drips On Floor
- A/C Evaporator Core - Water Drips Onto Floor
- A/C System - Poor Cooling Performance
- A/C System - Poor or Inadequate Cooling
- Door Glass Window - Binding/Comes Out of Channel
- Headliner - Objectionable Odor
- Rear Axle - Whining/Howling Noise
- Engine - Lean Driveability Symptoms
- Brake Pedal - Slow or Does Not Completely Return
- Alternator - Discharge
- Instrument Cluster Warning Lights - Dimly Lit
- Fuel Gauge - Does Not Read Correctly
- Heated Backlite - Inoperative
- Safety Belts - Front/Rear Twisted at `D' Ring
- Rear Brakes - Pedal Pulsation
- Temperature Gauge - Fluctuation/Inaccurate
- Steering - Clunk/Rattle/Premature Tire Wear
- Power Door Lock - Inoperative
- Differential - Chatter On Turns
- Moon Roof - Wind Noise When Fully Open
- Windshield/Backlite - Sealer Drips on Interior Trim
- Rear View Mirror - Detaches From Windshield
- Ashtray Door - Becomes Separated
- Exhaust System - Buzzing/Rattling Noise
- Keyless Entry - Key Pad Illumination Non Functional
- Paint - Rough Texture and/or Orange/Rust Dots
- Exterior Clearcoat - Cracking/Eroding/Peeling Off
- A/T - Inadvertent Shift Interlock Disabling
- Rear Axle - Clunk From Rear End On Turns
- Axle - Rear Axle Cover Vent Hose Lubricant Leakage
- Front Seat - Loose or Clunk Noise
- Front Seat - Feels Loose
- Front Seat Track Covers - Come Off When Moved Rearward
- A/T - AOD Gear Whine
- A/T - AOD Shudder In Reverse
- A/C - Condensation Enters Passenger Compartment
- Air Conditioning - Poor Performance
- Rear Axle - Moan or Slow Beating Noise At 55 MPH
- Chemicals,Additives
- Labor/Parts Updates
- Recommended Repairs
- Superceded Bulletins
- 9231 - 01/29/92
- Wiper Motor - Revised Design Replacement
- Moon Roof - Wind/Buffeting Noise When Fully Open
- Headliner - Objectionable Odors
- Keyless Entry System - Keypad Illumination
- A/C - Musty and Mildew Type Odors
- 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 System - Musty/Mildew Odors
- Evaporator Core - Replacement Procedure Update
- Evaporator Core - Replacement Procedure
- Evaporator Core Replacement - Updated Procedure
- A/C - Evaporator Core Leak Test
- A/C Evaporator - Leak Test Required For Warranty Claim
- A/C Evaporator Core - Water Drips On Floor
- A/C - O Ring Removal From Spring Lock Coupling
- Blower Motor - Chirping/Squeaking At Low Speeds
- Power Steering Pump - Noise
- Power Steering Pump - Noisy
- Power Steering Pump - Noises
- 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
- Brakes - Special Lubricant Requirements
- Brake Rotor - Machining With On-Vehicle Equipment
- A/T - New Transmission Cooler Flusher/Service Tip
- Shift Interlock (BRAKE) - Inadvertent Disabling
- Brake Shift Interlock - Inadvertent Disabling
- A/T - AOD Gear Whine Noise
- Fuel Economy - Customer Expectations Vs. Vehicle Usage
- Fuel - Volatility Related Concerns
- Fuel Economy - Expectations Versus Usage
- Speaker - Whining/Buzzing Noise
- Speakers - Whining/Buzzing Noise
- Fuel Pump - Buzz/Whine Through Radio Speakers
- Fuel Pump - Whine/Buzz Noise Heard In Speakers
- Radio - Whine/Buzz
- Radio - Buzzing/Whining Noise
- Deposit Resistant Fuel Injectors - ID and Application
- Fuel - Volatility Related Driveability Information
- Exhaust System - Buzzing/Rattling Noises
- Exhaust System - Rattling/Buzzing Noise
- Exhaust System - Buzz/Rattle Noise
- Heater Core - Repeated Failure
- Cooling System - Diagnosis Procedure
- Temperature Gauge - Fluctuates/Inaccurate
- Engine - Cylinder Head Straightedge Flatness Check
- Engine - Squeak/Chirp/Knock Noise At 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 Compressor - FX 15 Belt Noise/Failure
- A/C - Refrigerant Filtering Tips
- A/C Drive Belt - Squealing Noise
- A/C - Refrigerant Filtering Service Tips
- A/C System - Refrigerant Filtering Service Tips
- Wheels - Proper Lug Torque Procedures
- Brakes - Vibration Prevention Service tip
- Propylene Glycol Coolant - Recommendations
- 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
- A/C System - Service TSB List
- Air Conditioning - R12 to R134A Retrofit Kit
- Air Conditioning - Musty/Mildew Type Odors
- ATC/EATC - Cold Engine Lockout Operation
- Air Conditioning - Return of Obsolete Filter Kits
- A/C - Filtering Refrigerant After Compressor Replacement
- A/C System - Diagnosis and Service Tips
- Power Steering System - Noisy
- Engine Gasket Surface - Cleaning Procedures
- Engine - Repair Tips to Avoid Potential Damage
- Aluminum Engine - New Cleaners/Service Tips
- Fuel Pump - Whine Heard Through Radio Speakers
- Audio System - Whining/Buzzing Noise From Speakers
- Brakes - Roughness During Application
- Brakes - Roughness/Pulsation/Steering Wheel Shake
- A/C Compressor - Moan At Idle to 1,500RPM
- A/C Compressor - Oil Recovery/Measuring Procedures
- A/C Compressor - Oil Recovery and Measuring Procedure
- A/C and Accessory Drive Belt - Breakage/Squeal
- A/C Clutch - Slips At High Ambient Temperature
- Blower Motor - Chirping/Squeaking
- A/C - Evaporator Core and Case Assembly Application
- A/C - Water Leaks From the Floor Ducts
- A/C Evaporator Tube - Refrigerant Leaks
- Evaporator Core - Replacement
- A/C Evaporator Core - On Vehicle Leak Test Requirement
- Air Conditioning - Water Drips On Floor
- Air Conditioning - Approved Flushing Procedures
- A/C Evaporator Core - Water Drips Onto Floor
- New Design Tie Rods - Revised Torque Requirements
- Engine - Aluminum Block/Head Machining
- Engine - Cylinder Head Straightedge Surface Check
- Cooling System - New System Diagnostics
- A/C System - Poor Cooling Performance
- A/C System - Poor or Inadequate Cooling
- A/C - FX15 Clutch Application Chart
- Brakes - Roughness/Runout Check
- Lug Nuts - Proper Installation/Torqueing Procedure
- Door Glass Window - Binding/Comes Out of Channel
- Headliner - Objectionable Odor
- Rear Axle - Whining/Howling Noise
- Torque Converter - Cleaning and Replacement Guidelines
- A/T - Cooler Flushing Service Tips
- A/T Torque Converter - Leak Test Procedure
- Deposit Resistant Fuel Injectors - Identification
- Fuel Injectors - Non Warranty Reimbursement Testing
- Heated Exhaust Gas Oxygen Sensor - Application Chart
- EGO Sensors - Silicone Contamination
- Mass Air Flow Sensor - Assembly Replacement
- Engine - Lean Driveability Symptoms
- Brake Pedal - Slow or Does Not Completely Return
- Alternator - Discharge
- Starter Solenoids and Drives - Obsolete Parts Return
- Instrument Cluster Warning Lights - Dimly Lit
- Recall - Ignition Switch Replacement
- Fuel Pressure Regulator - Obsolete Part Return
- Recall - Fuel Line Abrasion
- Recall 97V159000: Fuel Line Chafing
- Fuel Gauge - Does Not Read Correctly
- Campaign - Throttle Lever Grommet Replacement
- Speakers - Popping Noise or Distortion
- Heated Backlite - Inoperative
- Safety Belts - Front/Rear Twisted at `D' Ring
- Brake Rotor - Machining Equipment/Warranty Information
- Rear Brakes - Pedal Pulsation
- Ignition System Diagnostics - Revision
- Overview
- 8A-1 Ignition System Application
- 8A-73 Mustang DIS No Start
- 8A-87 IDM Open, High or LT Coil Pack Failure, Code 218
- 8A-30 DIS No Start and/or Code 224 Coil Failure
- 8A-103 DIS Code 213/412 or No Code and Lack of Power
- 8A-175 SEFI-SHO and DIS Diagnostics By Code and Symptom
- 8A-179 SEFI Sc DIS No Start
- 8A-187 IDM Low or CID to DIS Open, Code 212
- SEFI Sc DIS Code: 215, 216 or 217 Coil Failure
- Temperature Gauge - Fluctuation/Inaccurate
- Temperature Gauge - Reads Low/Erratic
- Recall 99V275000: Headlight Switch Replacement
- Recall - Headlamp Switch/Connector Replacement
- Wiper Motor - Upgraded Service Kits
- Engine - Revised Oil Pan Gasket Replacement Procedure
- Steering - Clunk/Rattle/Premature Tire Wear
- Emission Control - Part/System Name Standardization
- MIL ON/No Codes Set Explanation
- EEC IV - Self Test Codes and MIL Service Tips
- Overview
- Overview of Three Digit EEC-IV Self-Test Codes
- 1) Technician Not Familiar With Self-Test Code Output
- 2) Inadvertent Erasure of Continuous Memory Self-Test Codes
- 3) Concern Setting Continious Memory Code Isn't Present
- 4) Grounded STO/MIL Circuit
- 5) Engine Running In Hlos
- 6) Misinterpretation of MIL Bulb Check
- 7) MIL Flashes During Self-Test
- 8) Processor KAM Is Erased or Fails
- 9) Damaged Star Tester
- 10) KOEO Processor Ram Test Failed
- 11) Intermittent VSS Fault Detected In Wiggle Mode
- 12) IDM Pulswidth Not Recognized By Processor (EDIS Vehicles)
- 13) Intermittent Ignition System Fault
- 14) Intermittent Open STI Circuit
- 15) Power Lost to EEC Processor
- 16) Other Warning Lamps Mistaken For MIL
- 17) Development Testing /Wrong Processor Released to Production
- Power Door Lock - Inoperative
- Differential - Chatter On Turns
- Moon Roof - Wind Noise When Fully Open
- Windshield/Backlite - Sealer Drips on Interior Trim
- Windshield - Material Usage Procedure
- Windshield/Interior Glass - Fog/Film
- Glass - Iridescence or Mottling In Tempered Glass
- Rear View Mirror - Detaches From Windshield
- Rear View Mirror - Reattachment
- Bumper Cover - Repair Materials Update
- Body - Collision Repair Manual Revision
- Ashtray Door - Becomes Separated
- Motor Oil - Viscosity Grade Recommendation
- Cooling System - Proper Fluid Concentrations
- Recycled Engine Coolant - Service Tips
- Engine Coolant - Propylene Glycol Recommendations
- Exhaust System - Buzzing/Rattling Noise
- 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 - Diagnostic Trouble Codes for 1983-1992
- A/T - AODE Cooler Return Line Filter Installation
- A/T - AOD Harsh 4-3 Kickdown/Valve Body Repair
- A/T - Drive Axle and Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications
- A/T - Shifts To Neutral At Heavy Throttle
- A/T - Delayed Engagement, Shift Errors, MLPS Codes
- A/T - AODE, 4R7OW Valve Body Cross Leaks
- A/T - Slipping or No-Shift/Metal Sealing Rings
- A/T - Front Bushing Wear
- 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 - Key Pad Illumination Non Functional
- A/C - FX 15 Compressor Clutch Shaft and Hub Assembly
- Speedometer - Service Replacements With Pre-Set Mileage
- Instrument Cluster - Pinpoint Tests Revised
- Climate Control - Blower Control Service Tips
- Engine - New Gasket Sealer
- Wire Harness - Terminal Repair Kit
- Fuel Economy - Customer Expectation vs. Vehicle Usage
- Remote Keyless Entry System - Service Highlights
- Plastic Credit Card Keys - Cutting Procedure
- Paint Codes - New Identification Labels
- Paint - Anti Chip Primer Repair Procedure
- Paint - Preparation Procedure And MSDS Information
- Paint - Rough Texture and/or Orange/Rust Dots
- 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/T - Inadvertent Shift Interlock Disabling
- Automatic Ride Control - Diagnostic Test Revision
- Electrical Diode - Identification and Replacement
- New Cylinder Head Bolt - Service Tips
- Rear Axle - Clunk From Rear End On Turns
- Axle - Rear Axle Cover Vent Hose Lubricant Leakage
- Front Seat - Loose or Clunk Noise
- Front Seat - Feels Loose
- Front Seat Track Covers - Come Off When Moved Rearward
- 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/T - AOD Gear Whine
- A/T - AOD Shudder In Reverse
- Air Conditioning - O Ring Removal Service Tip
- A/C O Ring - Availability and Applications
- A/C - New O Ring Applications
- A/C - Condensation Enters Passenger Compartment
- Air Conditioning - Poor Performance
- Thermactor Air Bypass Valve - Service Tip
- Brakes - New Silicone Compound/Grease
- Rear Axle - Moan or Slow Beating Noise At 55 MPH
- Fuel - California Reformulated Gasoline
- Fuel - Volatility Related Driveability Concerns
- A/C - Adding Refrigerant Oil Service Tip
- A/C Compressor - Service Tips
- Seat Leather - Cleaning Procedure Tips
- M/T - Mercon(R) V ATF Usage Information