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 - Inaccurate Outside Temperatures Displayed
- Driveline - Vibration/Harshness/Shake and Body Boom
- Engine - Overheating
- Fuel Pump - Buzzing/Humming After Engine Shut Down
- Engine - Stalls at Idle/Gear Engagement/Tip In
- Engine - Rough Idling Condition
- Engine - Hard Cold Starts/Hesitation/Stalls On Start-Up
- Engine - Loss of Power/No Start Condition
- Brakes - Squeal/Groan/Premature Wear
- Brakes - Roughness During Application
- Front Disc Brakes - Clicking Noise
- Engine - Stalls/Hesitates/Long Cranking Times
- Engine - Steady Misfire/Stalls At Idle
- Blower Motor - Chirping/Squeaking
- Dash Panel Area - Rattling Noise
- Steering Gear Input Shaft Seal - Fluid Leak
- Timing Chain Damper - Whining Noise
- Aluminum Wheel - Air Leaks
- Front/Rear Bumper - Loose or Unattached Ends
- Transfer Case - Growling Noise/Manual Correction
- A/T- ATX Intermittent/Delayed 1st - 2nd Gear Shift
- A/T - ATX Intermittent No/Delayed 1-2 Upshift
- Ignition Lock - Difficult To Remove Key
- Engine - Hesitation/Lack Of Power/Rough Idle
- Engine - Tip-In Stalls At Normal Operating Temperature
- EGR/PFE - MIL ON/DTC's Stored In Memory
- Steering Wheel - Clunk/Looseness
- Battery - No Engine Crank/Low Battery Charge
- Alternator - Discharge
- Charging System - Inoperative/Battery Lamp ON
- Instrument Cluster Warning Lights - Dimly Lit
- Engine - No Start or Hard Start Condition
- Catalytic Converter - Inlet Pipe Flange Rust
- Heated Backlite - Inoperative
- Electric Rear Window Defroster - Inoperative
- Passive Restraint Drive Belt - Binding/Noisy
- Magnetic Fuel Gauge/Anti Slosh Module - Revised
- Cylinder Head/Block - Coolant/Oil Leaks
- Oil Pan Gasket - Oil Leaks
- 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
- Front Door Hinge - Popping Noise
- Vent Windows - May Stick to Weatherstrip
- A/T - ATX No Reverse In Extreme Cold
- Engine - Hard or No Start Condition
- Passive Restraint Lamp/Chimes - Come On Intermittently
- Speed Control - Abnormal Operation When Hot
- A/C - Loss Of A/C When Switching Modes
- Engine - Bucks/Jerks/Hesitation/Stumble
- Passive Restraint System - Chattering Noise
- Exterior Clearcoat - Cracking/Eroding/Peeling Off
- A/C System - Chemical/Refrigerator Type Odor
- Exterior Door Handle - Poor Appearance
- Rear Door - Will Not Open From Outside
- Steering Column - Rattling Noise
- A/T - ATX Shift Problems
- Passive Restraint System - Intermittently Sticks
- Body/Frame - Squeak From Cowl Area
- Swing-Away Spare Tire Carrier - Hard To Close
- Hood Prop Rod - Rattling Noise
- Rear Driveline - Rumble/Clunk/Rattle
- Engine - Rough Idle/Hesitation/Backfire/Stalling
- B Pillar Upper Finish Panel - Loose
- Labor/Parts Updates
- Seals, Gaskets
- Superceded Bulletins
- 9246 - 02/12/92
- 9174 - 04/05/91
- 9161 - 03/18/91
- 91237 - 11/13/91
- 91214 - 10/16/91
- 91118 - 05/30/91
- 91109 - 05/15/91
- 90148 - 07/05/90
- 90146 - 07/15/90
- 90113 - 05/23/90
- 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
- 8798 - 05/06/87
- 87223 - 11/04/87
- 872013 - 10/07/87
- 861116 - 06/05/86
- 86111 - 01/13/86
- Wiper Motor - Revised Design Replacement
- 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
- A/C - O Ring Removal From Spring Lock Coupling
- Blower Motor - Chirping/Squeaking At Low Speeds
- Blower Motor - Chirping or Squeaking Noise
- 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
- Electrical Diode - Identification/Service Replacements
- Brakes - Special Lubricant Requirements
- Brake Rotor - Machining With On-Vehicle Equipment
- Brakes - Occasional or Intermittent Squeal
- A/T - New Transmission Cooler Flusher/Service Tip
- A/T - Intermittent or Delayed 1st - 2nd Gear Upshift
- A/T - ATX Shift Concerns
- 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
- PFE Sensor - MIL ON/DTC's 327 and 332 Set
- PFE - MIL ON At or Below 32 Degrees/DTC's 327/332 Set
- PFE EGR System - MIL ON/DTC's 31/32 Set
- 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 - 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 - 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
- A/C - Identification of Non-Approved Refrigerants
- A/C - Identifying Non-Approved Refrigerants
- Vehicle - Towing Guidelines
- Engine - Hesitation/Rough Idle/Stall
- All Technical Service Bulletins
- Production Build Date Stamp - Relocation
- Vehicle - Towing Behind RVs Guidelines
- Brakes - Noise Diagosis/Repair TSB Sumary
- Overview
- Brake Noise Description and Application Chart
- Article No. 85-4-31
- Article No. 86-12-5
- Article No. 86-19-5
- Article No. 87-8-14
- Article No. 87-13-20
- Article No. 87-16-7
- Article No. 87-20-14
- Article No. 87-20-15
- Article No. 87-23-11
- Article No. 88-13-7
- Article No. 88-14-6
- Article No. 88-20-6
- Article No. 88-21-2
- Article No. 88-25-9
- Article No. 89-1-13
- A/C - Musty Odor Coming From Vents
- A/C Schematic - Manual Revision
- 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
- ATC - Inaccurate Outside Temperatures Displayed
- Air Conditioning - Return of Obsolete Filter Kits
- A/C - Filtering Refrigerant After Compressor Replacement
- Adhesives and Sealants - Availability and Usage
- Driveline - Vibration/Harshness/Shake and Body Boom
- Engine Gasket Surface - Cleaning Procedures
- Engine - Repair Tips to Avoid Potential Damage
- Engine - Overheating
- Electrical - New Terminal Grease Released For Service
- Fuel Pump Relay - Component Location Correction
- Fuel Pump - Buzzing/Humming After Engine Shut Down
- Recall - Throttle Position Sensor Screw Replacement
- TPS Mounting Screws - Hard to Remove
- Throttle Position Sensor - Application Chart
- Engine - Stalls at Idle/Gear Engagement/Tip In
- Recall 88V024000: Throttle Position Sensor Screws Loose
- Engine - Rough Idling Condition
- Engine - Hard Cold Starts/Hesitation/Stalls On Start-Up
- Engine - Loss of Power/No Start Condition
- Fuel Pump/Sender - Obsolete Parts Purge
- Campaign - Fuel Pump Noise Extended Coverage
- Brakes - Squeal/Groan/Premature Wear
- Brakes - Roughness During Application
- Front Disc Brakes - Clicking Noise
- Brakes - Intermittent Brake Squeal
- Engine - Stalls/Hesitates/Long Cranking Times
- Engine - Steady Misfire/Stalls At Idle
- Blower Motor - Chirping/Squeaking
- A/C System Orifice Tube - Manual Correction
- Dash Panel Area - Rattling Noise
- Evaporator Core/Evaporator Case - Service Kits
- Air Conditioning - Approved Flushing Procedures
- Heater Core - Service Replacement Parts
- Heater Core - Core Leak Test Procedure
- Inner Tie Rod - Replacement Procedure
- Steering Gear Input Shaft Seal - Fluid Leak
- Engine Components - Manual Revision
- 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
- Timing Chain Damper - Whining Noise
- Engine Rocker Arm Cover/Oil Pan Service - Revision
- Rocker Arm Cover/Gasket - New Integral Design
- Cooling System - New System Diagnostics
- 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
- Front/Rear Bumper - Loose or Unattached Ends
- Power Window Regulator - Counterbalance Spring
- Clutch Release Bearing - Service Kit Availability
- Transfer Case - Growling Noise/Manual Correction
- A/T- ATX Intermittent/Delayed 1st - 2nd Gear Shift
- A/T - ATX Intermittent No/Delayed 1-2 Upshift
- Torque Converter - Cleaning and Replacement Guidelines
- A/T Torque Converter - Leak Test Procedure
- Ignition Lock - Difficult To Remove Key
- Fuel Injector - New Cleaning Method
- Fuel Injectors - Rotunda Injector Tester/Cleaner
- Engine - Rough Idle or Stumble
- Engine - Hesitation/Lack Of Power/Rough Idle
- Fuel System - Injector Tester/Cleaner Service Tips
- Body/Frame - Arc Welding Precautions
- Engine - Tip-In Stalls At Normal Operating Temperature
- EGO Sensors - Silicone Contamination
- EGR PFE Sensor - Diagnosis
- EGR/PFE - MIL ON/DTC's Stored In Memory
- 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
- Battery - Test Procedure
- Battery - No Engine Crank/Low Battery Charge
- Alternator - Discharge
- Charging System - Inoperative/Battery Lamp ON
- Instrument Cluster Warning Lights - Dimly Lit
- Recall - Ignition Switch Replacement
- Engine - No Start or Hard Start Condition
- TFI Module/PIP Sensor - New Diagnostic Procedure
- Ignition System - Diagnostics Manual Correction
- Distributor Diaphragm - Request For Return
- Distributor Diaphragm - Parts Return
- Fuel Rail - Supplemental Installation Procedure
- EEC IV EGR Pinpoint Test - Manual Correction
- EGR Transducer Sensor - Condensation
- Catalytic Converter - Inlet Pipe Flange Rust
- Recall - Exhaust Catalyst Replacement
- Malfunction Indicator Light - Explanation
- Rear Defroster Schematic - Manual Revision
- Instrument Cluster Schematic - Manual Correction
- Audio Systems - Authorized Service Centers
- Electronic Search Radio - Snap In Removal Procedure
- Heated Backlite - Inoperative
- Electric Rear Window Defroster - Inoperative
- Passive Restraint Drive Belt - Binding/Noisy
- Seat Belt - Shoulder Strap Modification
- Air Bag Module - Deployment Doors Marred
- Brake Rotor - Machining Equipment/Warranty Information
- Engine - Oil Dipstick May Not Be Read Correctly
- EEC IV - Revised Pinpoint Test Steps
- Magnetic Fuel Gauge/Anti Slosh Module - Revised
- Fuel System Anti-Slosh Module - Identification
- Fuel Tank Sending Unit - Connector Replacement
- Temperature Gauge - Reads Low/Erratic
- Speedometer/Odometer - Inaccurate Readings
- Wiper Motor - Upgraded Service Kits
- Cylinder Head/Block - Coolant/Oil Leaks
- Oil Pan Gasket - Oil Leaks
- Front/Rear Stabilizer Bar Bushings - Squeak/Grunt Noise
- Steering - Clunk/Rattle/Premature Tire Wear
- Steering Wheel - Retaining Bolt Not to Be Reused
- Chassis Components - Cosmetic Surface Rust
- Air Bag System - Manual Supplement
- Air Bag System - Service Tip
- Air Bag System - Rescuer's Guide
- 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
- Recall - Incorrect Emission Decals
- 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
- Electrical/Electronic/Fuel Induction - Glossary
- Luggage Compartment Door - Inoperative
- Power Door Lock Actuator - Rivet Corrosion/Rust
- Power Door Locks - Are Inoperative
- Front Door Hinge - Popping Noise
- 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
- Glass Mouldings - `Rehau' Type Part Availability
- Bumpers - Isolator and Bracket Assembly Replacement
- Bumper Covers - Repair Procedures
- Bumper Cover - Repair Materials Update
- Paint - Information For Colorcoating Plastic Bumpers
- Paint - Procedure/Products For Plastic Service Parts
- Adhesive Mouldings and Nameplates - Replacement
- Cooling System - Proper Fluid Concentrations
- Engine Coolant - Recycled Coolant Not Authorized
- Recycled Engine Coolant - Service Tips
- A/T - ATX No Reverse In Extreme Cold
- A/T - ATX Transaxle Exchange Program
- Engine - Hard or No Start Condition
- A/T - E40D/ATX Transmission Exchange Program
- A/T - New Rotunda Fluid Changer Service Tip
- A/T - Transmission Flush and Fill Tool Available
- A/T - Engine Vacuum Testing
- A/T - How To Use A Pressure Gauge
- A/T - EEC Trouble Codes
- A/T - Diagnostic Trouble Codes for 1983-1992
- A/T - Drive Axle and Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications
- 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
- Accessory Drive Belt - Seating Procedure
- A/T, M/T - New `Mercon' Transmission Fluid
- A/C Control Connector - Manual Revision
- A/C Control Assembly - Removal Precautions
- Passive Restraint Lamp/Chimes - Come On Intermittently
- Speed Control - Abnormal Operation When Hot
- A/C - Loss Of A/C When Switching Modes
- A/C Fan Controller - New Diagnostic Procedure
- Engine - Bucks/Jerks/Hesitation/Stumble
- Driveability TSB's - Summary
- Engine - New Gasket Sealer
- Engine - Normal Oil Consumption
- Illuminated Entry - Connector Revision
- Wire Harness - Terminal Repair Kit
- Wiring - Circuit Number/Color Code Charts
- Wire Harness Terminal and Connector - Service Kit
- Speed Control - Diagnostic Tips
- Passive Restraint System - Chattering Noise
- Passive Restraint System - Manual Revision
- Safety Belts - Service Procedure, Manual Revision
- Passive Restraint - Service Part Information
- Doors and Ignition - Lock Service Tips
- Radio - Control Functional Test Revision
- 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
- Exterior Door Handle - Poor Appearance
- Rear Door - Will Not Open From Outside
- Steering Column - Rattling Noise
- A/T Check Ball Location - Manual Revision
- A/T - ATX Shift Problems
- A/T - Governor Hydraulic Circuit Filtration System
- Air Intake Resonator - Modification
- 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
- Passive Restraint System - Intermittently Sticks
- Body/Frame - Squeak From Cowl Area
- 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
- Hood Prop Rod - Rattling Noise
- A/T - ATX Differential Shim Selection Manual Revision
- Front Seat Back - Movement When Braking
- Vehicle Storage - Maintenance Tips
- Brakes - New Silicone Compound/Grease
- Rear Driveline - Rumble/Clunk/Rattle
- Engine - Rough Idle/Hesitation/Backfire/Stalling
- Ignition Timing Procedure - Manual Update
- Flywheel Timing Mark - Identification
- 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
- Accelerator - Hard Pedal Effort/Intermittent No Upshift
- Child Seat Tether Attachment - Manual Correction
- B Pillar Upper Finish Panel - Loose
- Seat Leather - Cleaning Procedure Tips