Starting and Charging: Technical Service Bulletins

• Recalls
  • Generals
    • Campaign - Open Circuit At Alternator Wiring Harness
      • Overview
      • Owner Notification Program M58 Technical and Administrative Instructions
      • Letter Information
  • Safety
    • Recall 89V062000: Underhood Wiring Rerouting
• Customer Interest
  • Battery - No Engine Crank/Low Battery Charge
  • Engine - No Start/Low Cranking Power In Extreme Cold
  • Vehicle - No Start/Ammeter Or Warning Lamp Erratic
  • Alternator - Discharge
  • Instrument Cluster Warning Lights - Dimly Lit
• By Symptom
  • Abnormal wear/deterioration
    • Alternator - Discharge
  • Customer Interest
    • Battery - No Engine Crank/Low Battery Charge
    • Engine - No Start/Low Cranking Power In Extreme Cold
    • Vehicle - No Start/Ammeter Or Warning Lamp Erratic
    • Alternator - Discharge
    • Instrument Cluster Warning Lights - Dimly Lit
  • Erratic Operation
    • Vehicle - No Start/Ammeter Or Warning Lamp Erratic
  • False instrument warning light/gauges
    • Instrument Cluster Warning Lights - Dimly Lit
  • Loose
    • Vehicle - No Start/Ammeter Or Warning Lamp Erratic
  • Low power/performance
    • Alternator - Discharge
  • Low, Dead battery
    • Battery - No Engine Crank/Low Battery Charge
    • Engine - No Start/Low Cranking Power In Extreme Cold
    • Vehicle - No Start/Ammeter Or Warning Lamp Erratic
  • Recalls
    • Campaign - Open Circuit At Alternator Wiring Harness
      • Overview
      • Owner Notification Program M58 Technical and Administrative Instructions
      • Letter Information
    • Recall 89V062000: Underhood Wiring Rerouting
  • Starting problems
    • Battery - No Engine Crank/Low Battery Charge
    • Engine - No Start/Low Cranking Power In Extreme Cold
    • Vehicle - No Start/Ammeter Or Warning Lamp Erratic
• All Technical Service Bulletins
  • Electrical - New Terminal Grease Released For Service
  • Body/Frame - Arc Welding Precautions
  • Battery - Test Procedure
  • Battery - No Engine Crank/Low Battery Charge
  • Engine - No Start/Low Cranking Power In Extreme Cold
  • Vehicle - No Start/Ammeter Or Warning Lamp Erratic
  • Campaign - Open Circuit At Alternator Wiring Harness
    • Overview
    • Owner Notification Program M58 Technical and Administrative Instructions
    • Letter Information
  • Alternator - Discharge
  • Instrument Cluster Warning Lights - Dimly Lit
  • Starter Motor - Service Information Revision
  • Starter Motor Brushes - Replacement Revision
    • Overview
    • 1989 Passenger Car
      • Continental
      • Mark VII
      • Mustang
      • Taurus/Sable
      • Thunderbird/Cougar
      • Town Car/Crown Victoria/Grand Marquis
      • Tempo/Topaz Escort
    • 1990 Vehicles
      • Mustang
      • Taurus/Sable
      • Thunderbird/Cougar
    • 1991 Vehicles
      • Mustang
      • Taurus/Sable
    • 1990 Light Truck
    • 1991 Light Truck
    • 1991 Compact Truck Ranger/Bronco II, Aerostar
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  • Wire Harness - Terminal Repair Kit
  • Wiring - Circuit Number/Color Code Charts
    • Overview
    • Wiring Color Codes
    • Standard Circuit Number Chart
  • Wiring - Continuity Testing of Connector Terminals
  • Wiring - Electrical System Troubleshooting Tips
  • Wiring - Positive Locking Micro-Pin Terminals
  • Wire Harness Terminal and Connector - Service Kit
  • Recall 89V062000: Underhood Wiring Rerouting
  • Doors and Ignition - Lock Service Tips
  • Electrical Diode - Identification and Replacement