Engine: Technical Service Bulletins

• Recalls
  • Campaign - Crankshaft Pulley Replacement
    • Overview of Program 94M83
    • Attachment I - Administrative Information
    • Attachment II - Labor and Parts Information
    • Attachment III - Technical Instructions
    • Owner Letter
    • Dealer Letter
• Customer Interest
  • Engine - Stalls/Hesitates/Long Cranking Times
  • A/C and Accessory Drive Belt - Breakage/Squeal
  • Engine - Idle Speed Fluctuates At Stop After Cold Start
  • Engine - Lean Driveability Symptoms
  • Instrument Cluster Warning Lights - Dimly Lit
  • Air Cleaner - Sludge/Oil Leak
  • Oil Pan Front Cover Gasket - Leaks Oil
  • Crankshaft - Ticking Or Clanging Noise
  • Engine Mount - Rubber Separates
• By Symptom
  • Abnormal wear/deterioration
    • Engine Mount - Rubber Separates
  • Customer Interest
    • Engine - Stalls/Hesitates/Long Cranking Times
    • A/C and Accessory Drive Belt - Breakage/Squeal
    • Engine - Idle Speed Fluctuates At Stop After Cold Start
    • Engine - Lean Driveability Symptoms
    • Instrument Cluster Warning Lights - Dimly Lit
    • Air Cleaner - Sludge/Oil Leak
    • Oil Pan Front Cover Gasket - Leaks Oil
    • Crankshaft - Ticking Or Clanging Noise
    • Engine Mount - Rubber Separates
  • Driveability
    • Engine - Stalls/Hesitates/Long Cranking Times
    • Engine - Lean Driveability Symptoms
  • Erratic Operation
    • Engine - Idle Speed Fluctuates At Stop After Cold Start
  • False instrument warning light/gauges
    • Instrument Cluster Warning Lights - Dimly Lit
  • Leaks
    • Air Cleaner - Sludge/Oil Leak
    • Oil Pan Front Cover Gasket - Leaks Oil
  • Noise
    • A/C and Accessory Drive Belt - Breakage/Squeal
    • Crankshaft - Ticking Or Clanging Noise
  • Poor performance
    • Engine - Stalls/Hesitates/Long Cranking Times
  • Recalls
    • Campaign - Crankshaft Pulley Replacement
      • Overview of Program 94M83
      • Attachment I - Administrative Information
      • Attachment II - Labor and Parts Information
      • Attachment III - Technical Instructions
      • Owner Letter
      • Dealer Letter
• All Technical Service Bulletins
  • RTV Gasket Surface - Preparation and Service Tips
  • Engine - Repair Tips to Avoid Potential Damage
  • Engine Gasket Surface - Cleaning Procedures
  • Engine - Stalls/Hesitates/Long Cranking Times
  • A/C and Accessory Drive Belt - Breakage/Squeal
  • Engine Components - Manual Revision
    • Shop Manual Revision
    • 1987 - 1991 Taurus/Sable, Section 21-10
    • 1987 - 1990 Tempo/Topaz/Escort, Section 21-08
    • 1991 Tempo/Topaz, Section 03-01
    • 1992 Tempo/Topaz, Section 03-01A
  • Engine Timing Components - Service Procedures
    • Overview
    • Front Damper - Removal
    • Front Damper - Installation
    • Front Cover Seal - Removal
    • Front Cover Seal - Installation
    • Front Cover Removal Procedure
    • Oil Pan -Removal
    • Front Cover, Timing Chain and Sprockets - Removal
    • Front Cover, Timing Chain and Sprockets - Installation
    • Oil Pan - Removal and Installation Procedure
  • Engine - Idle Speed Fluctuates At Stop After Cold Start
  • Engine - Lean Driveability Symptoms
  • Instrument Cluster Warning Lights - Dimly Lit
  • Air Cleaner - Sludge/Oil Leak
  • Oil Pan Front Cover Gasket - Leaks Oil
  • Engine Pulley - Obsolete Parts Return
  • Campaign - Crankshaft Pulley Replacement
    • Overview of Program 94M83
    • Attachment I - Administrative Information
    • Attachment II - Labor and Parts Information
    • Attachment III - Technical Instructions
    • Owner Letter
    • Dealer Letter
  • Crankshaft - Ticking Or Clanging Noise
  • Engine Oil Capacity - Owner Guide Correction
  • Motor Oil - Viscosity Grade Recommendation
  • Engine Mount - Rubber Separates
  • Engine - New Gasket Sealer
  • Flywheel Timing Mark - Identification