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
- Power Steering System - Noisy
- Fuel Pump - Buzzing/Humming After Engine Shut Down
- Engine - No Start/Hard Start In Freezing Temperatures
- Engine - Hard Cold Starts/Hesitation/Stalls On Start-Up
- Fuel Pump - Whine Heard Through Radio Speakers
- Audio System - Whining/Buzzing Noise From Speakers
- Brakes - Roughness During Application
- Engine - Rolling Idle
- Engine - Metal to Metal Noise
- Engine - Excessively High Oil Consumption
- Suspension- Vehicle Leans To The Left
- Aluminum Wheel - Air Leaks
- A/T - AOD Noise/Delayed Shifts/No Engagements
- A/T - AOD Harsh/Rough Shifts
- Engine - Lean Driveability Symptoms
- Battery - No Engine Crank/Low Battery Charge
- Alternator - Discharge
- Instrument Cluster Warning Lights - Dimly Lit
- Heated Backlite - Inoperative
- Electric Rear Window Defroster - Inoperative
- Safety Belts - Front/Rear Twisted at `D' Ring
- Speedometer - Indicates High Speed When Cold
- Wiper Motor - Operates Erratically
- Steering - Clunk/Rattle/Premature Tire Wear
- Engine - High Idle/MIL ON
- Engine - Intermittent High Idle/MIL ON
- Differential - Chatter On Turns
- Liftgate - Squeaks/Rattles
- Convertible Back Glass - Breaks
- Rear View Mirror - Detaches From Windshield
- A/T - AOD Delayed Shift Times
- Air Bag Driver's Side - Intermittent Fault Codes 6/32
- Exterior Clearcoat - Cracking/Eroding/Peeling Off
- A/C System - Chemical/Refrigerator Type Odor
- Engine - Rough Idle/Hesitation/Backfire/Stalling
- A/T - Torque Converter Slip/DTC 628/P0741 Set
- Chemicals,Additives
- Labor/Parts Updates
- Superceded Bulletins
- 9174 - 04/05/91
- 9156 - 03/06/91
- 01232 - 11/13/91
- 91212 - 01/23/91
- 91118 - 05/30/91
- 91109 - 05/15/91
- 9067 - 03/14/90
- 902410 - 11/21/90
- 90148 - 07/05/90
- 90137 - 06/20/90
- 90128 - 06/07/90
- 89311 - 02/08/89
- 89252 - 12/13/89
- 89165 - 08/09/89
- 891012 - 05/17/89
- 88246 - 11/23/88
- 88245 - 11/23/88
- 881710 - 08/17/88
- 872013 - 10/07/87
- Wiper Motor - Revised Design Replacement
- Air Bag Modules Discolored - Painting Restrictions
- A/C - Identification Of Non Approved Refrigerants
- 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 - O Ring Removal From Spring Lock Coupling
- 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 Terminal and Connector - Repair Kit
- Wire Harness - New Terminal Repair Kit
- Radio - Whining/Buzzing Noise
- Charging - Generator Discharge/Damaged Connector
- Brakes - Special Lubricant Requirements
- Brake Rotor - Machining With On-Vehicle Equipment
- A/T - New Transmission Cooler Flusher/Service Tip
- Torque Converter - Metal To Metal Sound
- Fuel Economy - Customer Expectations Vs. Vehicle Usage
- 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
- Stumble/Rough Idle Install Deposit Resistant Injectors
- Exhaust System - Buzz or Rattle Noise
- Exhaust System - Buzzing/Rattling Noises
- Exhaust System - Rattling/Buzzing Noise
- Exhaust System - Buzz/Rattle Noise
- Heater Core - Repeated Failure
- Cooling System - Diagnosis Procedure
- Engine - Metal To Metal Sound
- 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
- Propylene Glycol Coolant - Recommendations
- Recycled Engine Coolant - Service Tip
- Propylene Glycol Coolant - Recommendation
- 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
- Ford RTV Sealer - Shelf Life
- A/C System - Manual Revision
- A/C - Musty Odor Coming From Vents
- Climate Control System - Manual Revision
- 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
- Air Conditioning - Return of Obsolete Filter Kits
- A/C - Filtering Refrigerant After Compressor Replacement
- Power Steering System - Noisy
- Engine Gasket Surface - Cleaning Procedures
- Engine - Repair Tips to Avoid Potential Damage
- Fuel Pump - Buzzing/Humming After Engine Shut Down
- Engine - No Start/Hard Start In Freezing Temperatures
- Engine - Hard Cold Starts/Hesitation/Stalls On Start-Up
- Power Steering Pump - New Design Fitting At Pump Outlet
- Fuel Pump/Sender - Defective Parts Return
- Fuel Pump - Whine Heard Through Radio Speakers
- Audio System - Whining/Buzzing Noise From Speakers
- Brakes - Roughness During Application
- Brakes - Intermittent Brake Squeal
- Engine - Rolling Idle
- Evaporator Core - Replacement
- Air Conditioning - Approved Flushing Procedures
- New Design Tie Rods - Revised Torque Requirements
- Engine - Metal to Metal Noise
- Engine - Excessively High Oil Consumption
- Cooling System - New System Diagnostics
- Ball Joint - Replacement Procedure Tip
- Suspension- Vehicle Leans To The Left
- Wheels - Loss Of Balance Weights
- Aluminum Wheel - Air Leaks
- Lug Nuts - Proper Torqueing Procedure
- Polycast Wheels - Trim Ring Requirements
- Lug Nuts - Proper Installation/Torqueing Procedure
- Power Window Regulator - Counterbalance Spring
- A/T - AOD Noise/Delayed Shifts/No Engagements
- Torque Converter - Cleaning and Replacement Guidelines
- A/T Torque Converter - Leak Test Procedure
- A/T - AOD Harsh/Rough Shifts
- Clutch Pedal - Vibration Heard or Felt
- Fuel Injector - New Cleaning Method
- Engine - Rough Idle or Stumble
- Fuel Injector Cleaner - Parts and Service Tips
- Body/Frame - Arc Welding Precautions
- EGO Sensors - Silicone Contamination
- Recall - Wiring Harness Modification
- Engine - Lean Driveability Symptoms
- Battery - Test Procedure
- Battery - No Engine Crank/Low Battery Charge
- Alternator - Discharge
- Clutch Switches/Locations - Manual Update
- Instrument Cluster Warning Lights - Dimly Lit
- Recall - Ignition Switch Replacement
- Recall 96V071000: Ignition Switch Short Circuit
- Campaign - Throttle Lever Grommet Replacement
- EEC IV EGR Pinpoint Test - Manual Correction
- Audio Systems - Authorized Service Centers
- Heated Backlite - Inoperative
- Electric Rear Window Defroster - Inoperative
- Safety Belts - Front/Rear Twisted at `D' Ring
- Seat Shoulder/Lap Belt - Production Updates
- Air Bag Module - Deployment Doors Marred
- Driver's Air Bag - Torque Specification Revision
- Air Bag Modules - Discolored/Marred Covers
- Driver Air Bag - Technical Assistance
- Air Bag Sensors - Stripped Screw Revision
- Air Bag Front Sensor Assembly - Redesigned
- Air Bag Sensor - Replacement Part Numbers
- Brake Rotor - Machining Equipment/Warranty Information
- EEC IV - Revised Pinpoint Test Steps
- IDM and Spark Timing Diagnosis - Manual Revision
- Starter Motor Brushes - Replacement Revision
- Temperature Gauge - Reads Low/Erratic
- Speedometer - Indicates High Speed When Cold
- Wiper Motor - Operates Erratically
- Wiper Motor - Upgraded Service Kits
- Engine - Revised Oil Pan Gasket Replacement Procedure
- Steering - Clunk/Rattle/Premature Tire Wear
- Air Bag Systems - Additional Warnings
- Air Bag Readiness Lamp - ON After Long Engine Crank
- Air Bag System - Rescuer's Guide
- Air Bag Systems - Manual Update
- VECI Decal - Initial Index
- Emission Control System - Technician's Glossary
- EEC Connector - Color Code Changes
- 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
- Differential - Chatter On Turns
- Door Latches - Adjustment/Modification Prohibition
- Liftgate - Squeaks/Rattles
- Convertible Back Glass - Breaks
- Windshield/Interior Glass - Fog/Film
- Glass - Iridescence or Mottling In Tempered Glass
- Outside Mirror Glass - Replacement Revision
- Outside Mirror Replacement - Manual Correction
- Rear View Mirror - Detaches From Windshield
- Rear View Mirror - Reattachment
- Bumpers - Isolator and Bracket Assembly Replacement
- Bumper Cover - Repair Materials Update
- Motor Oil - Viscosity Grade Recommendation
- Cooling System - Proper Fluid Concentrations
- Engine Coolant - Recycled Coolant Not Authorized
- Recycled Engine Coolant - Service Tips
- Engine Coolant - Propylene Glycol Recommendations
- A/T - AOD Delayed Shift Times
- A/T - A4LD/4R44E/5R55E New Center Support
- A/T - A4LD Converter Channel Spring Addition
- 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 - A4LD Slipping or Soft Shifts After Rebuild
- A/T - A4LD Front Seal Blow Out
- A/T - Engine Vacuum Testing
- A/T - Slips or No 3 or Reverse, 2-3 Flare
- A/T - AOD 4th Gear Complaints
- A/T - A4LD No Reverse After Rebuild
- A/T - Direct Clutch Failure/Excessive Case Bore Wear
- A/T - A4LD No Movement After Rebuild
- A/T - How To Use A Pressure Gauge
- A/T - EEC Trouble Codes
- A/T - Diagnostic Trouble Codes for 1983-1992
- A/T - A4LD No 4th Gear
- A/T - A4LD No Reverse
- A/T - Pump Damage After Overhaul
- A/T - Binding Condition In Park
- A/T - E40D Second Gear Starts
- A/T - A4LD Cooler Line Fittings
- A/T - AODE Cooler Return Line Filter Installation
- A/T - AOD Harsh 4-3 Kickdown/Valve Body Repair
- A/T - A4LD Bellhousing and Pump Interchange
- A/T - A4LD, 4R44E/4R55E Pump Interchangeability
- A/T - A4LD Support Ring Identification
- A/T - A4LD/C3 Front Pump Support Inspection
- A/T - Slipping or No-Shift/Metal Sealing Rings
- A/T - Front Bushing Wear
- A/T - A4LD Overdrive Sun Gear Support Inspection
- A/T - A4LD Delay In Reverse/Occasional No-Reverse
- 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
- M/T - T5OD Incorrect ID Tag Part Number
- M/T - Difficulty Shifting Into Reverse Gear
- M/T - T5OD Exchange Program Terminated
- A/T - Mercon V ATF Usage
- Air Bag Driver's Side - Intermittent Fault Codes 6/32
- Driveability TSB's - Summary
- Engine - New Gasket Sealer
- Wire Harness - Terminal Repair Kit
- Wire Harness Terminal and Connector - Service Kit
- Fuel Economy - Customer Expectation vs. Vehicle Usage
- Speed Control - Diagnostic Tips
- Lower Body Stone Protection - Repair Procedure
- Paint - Preparation Procedure And MSDS Information
- 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 System - Chemical/Refrigerator Type Odor
- Electrical Diode - Identification and Replacement
- New Cylinder Head Bolt - Service Tips
- A/T - AOD Separator Plate Gasket Changes
- Campaign - Running Light Module, Extended Coverage
- Hood Lamp Switch - Revised
- A/T - AOD 3-4 Shift Accumulator Deletion
- 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
- Door Window Bracket Assembly - Part Return
- Running Lights - Flicker On and Off
- Brakes - New Silicone Compound/Grease
- Engine - Rough Idle/Hesitation/Backfire/Stalling
- Ignition Timing Procedure - Manual Update
- Fuel - California Reformulated Gasoline
- Fuel - Volatility Related Driveability Concerns
- Alignment - Camber Adjustment Kit
- A/C - Adding Refrigerant Oil Service Tip
- Seat Leather - Cleaning Procedure Tips
- M/T - Mercon(R) V ATF Usage Information
- A/T - Torque Converter Slip/DTC 628/P0741 Set