Repair and Diagnosis: Technical Service Bulletins
- How to Find Technical Service Bulletins by Category/Symptom
- Recalls
- Generals
- Safety
- Recall 82V124001: Fuel Pump Diode Defect
- Recall 84V112000: Fuel Hose Replacement
- Recall 98E010000: Brake Rotor Cracking
- Recall 83V032000: Front Suspension Stud Fracture
- Recall 84V111000: Secondary Hood Latch Adjustment
- Recall 84V082000: Fuel Cap Tether Replacement
- Recall 82V033000: Muffler Heat Shield Omission
- Customer Interest
- Engine - Rough Idle with A/C On in Drive
- Fuel Pump - Buzzing/Humming After Engine Shut Down
- Engine - Rough Running/Lack of Power
- Thermactor Divertor Valve - Poor Fuel Economy
- Steering Gear - Leak At the Input Shaft
- Power Steering Pump - Leakage At Dipstick Cap
- Power Steering Pump -Fluid Leaks At Dipstick Cap
- Engine - Excessive Oil Consumption
- Converter Pipe - Rattles/Fractures
- Frame/Crossmember - Snapping/Popping Noise
- Right Front Spring Retainer - Noise/Squeak
- Aluminum Wheels - Vibration/Shake
- Rear Axle - Dog Tracking
- Door Lock Cylinder - Loose in Replacement Door
- Driveline - Clunk/Grunt Noise On Start Up
- Transmission Oil Cooler - Transmission Overheating
- Automatic Transmission Floor Shifter Diagnosis
- A/T Shifter - Bearing Growl Type Noise
- A/T - AOD, Harsh Down Shifts
- EVP Sensor - Rough Engine Idle/Stalling
- Steering Column - Shaft Noise
- Rear Brakes - Grab/Stick On First Few Applications
- Brake Caliper - Rattling Noise
- Instrument Cluster Warning Lights - Dimly Lit
- TFI Module - No Start/Intermittent Run
- Ignition System - Weak/No Spark
- Engine - Tip-In Detonation/Spark Knock
- Distributor - Surge On Light Acceleration/Steady Speeds
- Ignition Coil - Buzz and Clicking At Idle
- Ignition Coil - Stumbles/Stalls/Noise In Radio
- Fuel/Ignition/Emissions - Poor Fuel Economy
- Fuel/Emissions - Surging Condition
- Intake Duct - Hesitation/Spark Knock
- Engine - Excessive Oil Consumption/Wear
- Accelerator Linkage - Raspy/Sticky
- Engine - Dieseling When Turned OFF
- Purge Solenoid - Tip-In Stumble After Deceleration
- Engine - Tip-In Stumble After Prolonged Deceleration
- Exhaust System - Rattling Noise
- Air Supply Nipple - Broken at Catalytic Converter
- Seat Belt - Rattles Against `B' Pillar
- Cold Spark Hold System - Stumbling Cold Engine
- Engine Vacuum System - Starting/Driveability Problems
- Air Cleaner - Engine High Speed Spark Knock
- Grille/Headlamp - Wind Whistle
- Power Door Locks - Are Inoperative
- Inside Door Handles - Air Leaks to Interior
- Manual Vent Windows - Difficult to Open
- Wiper/Washer - Low Fluid Warning Light Stays On
- Electric Mirror Glass - Loose
- Catalytic Converter Heat Shield - Buzz/Rattle Noise
- Hubcap - Applique Loosening
- EGR Valve - Buzzing/Engine Surge
- A/T - Synthetic Fluid Availability
- Steering - Vehicle Drift Condition
- Choke - Black Smoke/ Rough Running Engine
- Vent Window - Wind Noise
- Door/Vent Windows - Excessive Efforts to Open
- Exterior Clearcoat - Cracking/Eroding/Peeling Off
- A/C System - Chemical/Refrigerator Type Odor
- Engine - Poor Performance/Rough Idle
- Air Bleed Solenoid - Rough Running/Loads Up
- Heater - Debris Discharges Through Registers
- A/T - C5/A4LD Fluid Leak At Vent
- Carburetor - Hard Start Flooding or Rough Idle
- Shift Lever Knob - Pulls Off
- M/T - Hard to Shift Gears In Cold Weather
- Steering/Alignment - Vehicle Drift/Pull
- Steering - Pull or Drift
- Labor/Parts Updates
- Superceded Bulletins
- 91118 - 05/30/91
- 89311 - 02/08/89
- 89193 - 09/20/89
- 891913 - 09/20/89
- 881710 - 08/17/88
- 85132 - 07/01/85
- 84231 - 11/06/84
- 831915 - 09/20/83
- Frame Rivets - Damaged/Loose
- Air Conditioning - Musty or Mildew Type Odors
- A/C System - Musty/Mildew Odors
- A/C - O Ring Removal From Spring Lock Coupling
- Frame - Rivet Replacement With Bolts, Service Tip
- Frame - Damaged or Loose Rivets
- Frame Crossmember - Snapping/Popping Sounds
- Steering Column - Clunking Noise
- Power Steering Gear - Leak Fluid At the Input Shaft
- Electrical Diode - Identification/Service Replacements
- Rear Brakes - Grabbing/Sticking
- Brakes - Special Lubricant Requirements
- 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
- 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
- Air Conditioning - Filtering Refrigerant
- All Technical Service Bulletins
- Super Seal - Concern Diagnosis/Clarification
- Special Specifications - Issue Update
- Overview
- Section 1 General Information
- Section 2 Automatic Transmissions Cars and Trucks
- Section 3 Passenger Car Calibration Specifications
- Engine 1.6L
- Calibration:2-03B-R17 Motorcraft 740 E3GE-9510-Pa
- Calibration:2-03B-R18 Motorcraft 740 E3GE-9510-Pa
- Calibration:2-03B-R20 Motorcraft 740 E3GE-9510-Pa
- Calibration:3-03A-R01 Ford EFI E3EE-9H487-Pb, E3EE-9H487-Pa (Alt.)
- Calibration:3-03A-R05 Ford EFI E3EE-9H487-Pb, E3EE-9H487-Pa (Alt.) Note:See TSB Menu For Additional Supplements
- Calibration:3-03B-R00 Motorcraft 740 E3GE-9510-MA (A/C), E3GE-9510-Ua (Non A/C)
- Calibration:3-03C-R09 Motorcraft 740 E3EE-9510-CA (A/C), E3EE-9510-EA (Non A/C)
- Calibration:3-03G-R00 Motorcraft 740 E3EE-9510-GA (A/C) E3EE-9510-Fa (Non A/C)
- Calibration:3-03G-R10 Motorcraft 740 E3EE-9510-GB (A/C), E3EE-9510-FB (Non A/C)
- Calibration:3-03G-R11 Motorcraft 740 E3EE-9510-GB
- Calibration:3-03H-R00 Motorcraft 740 E3GE-9510-NA
- Calibration:3-03H-R01 Motorcraft 740 E3GE-9510-NA
- Calibration:3-03Y-R00 Motorcraft 740 E3GE-9510-CA
- Calibration:3-04A-R01 Ford EFI E3EE-9H487-NB, E3EE-9H487-NA (Alt.)
- Calibration:3-04H-R00 Motorcraft 740 E3GE-9510-Kb (Non A/C)
- Calibration:3-04H-R00 Motorcraft 740 E3GE-9510-LA (A/C)
- Calibration:3-04Q-R00 Motorcraft 740 E3EE-9510-BA (A/C) E3EE-9510-Ka (Non A/C)
- Engine 2.3L
- Engine 3.3L
- Engine 3.8L
- Engine 5.0L
- Engine 1.6L
- Section 4 Truck Calibration Specifications
- Engine:2.0L
- Engine:2.3L
- Calibration:3-49G-R17 Carter YFA E37E-9510-LA
- Calibration:3-49H-R16 Carter YFA E37E-9510-LA
- Calibration:3-49S-R00 Carter YFA E27E-9510-Fa
- Calibration:3-49S-R15 Carter YFA E37E-9510-LA
- Calibration:3-49T-R17 Carter YFA E37E-9510-NA
- Calibration:3-49Y-R17 Carter YFA E37E-9510-Ra
- Calibration:3-50H-R17 Carter YFA E37E-9510-BA
- Calibration:3-50S-R00 Carter YFA E27E-9510-Ha
- Calibration:3-50S-R10 Carter YFA E27E-9510-HB
- Calibration:3-50S-R17 Carter YFA E37E-9510-BA
- Calibration:3-50X-R01 Carter YFA E27E-9510-EB
- Calibration:3-50Y-R17 Carter YFA E37E-9510-Ta
- Engine:4.9L
- Engine:5.0L
- Section 5 Glossary (Abbreviations and Terms)
- Recall/Owner Notification Program - Index Update
- Engine - VIN Code Correction
- RTV Sealant - Improved Material
- Campaign - Installation of Auxiliary Weight Rating Label
- Underhood Production Date Stamp - Relocation
- Dealer Installed Air Conditioning - Installation
- Air Conditioning - Odor Service Procedure
- Air Conditioning/Heater - Operating Procedures
- Engine - Rough Idle with A/C On in Drive
- A/C System - Service TSB List
- Air Conditioning - Return of Obsolete Filter Kits
- A/C - Filtering Refrigerant After Compressor Replacement
- Adhesives and Sealants - Availability and Usage
- Electrical - New Terminal Grease Released For Service
- Fuel Pump - Buzzing/Humming After Engine Shut Down
- TPS Mounting Screws - Hard to Remove
- Power Steering Pump - Changes
- Power Steering pump - Rotor and `C' Clip Changes
- Fuel Filter - Replacement Information
- Recall 82V124001: Fuel Pump Diode Defect
- Engine - Rough Running/Lack of Power
- Thermactor Divertor Valve - Poor Fuel Economy
- Graphic Display - False or No Warnings
- A/C - Warner Compressor Clutch Replacement
- Heater Core - Leakage Diagnostic Tips
- Steering Gear - Leak At the Input Shaft
- Power Steering Pump - Leakage At Dipstick Cap
- Power Steering Pump -Fluid Leaks At Dipstick Cap
- Shop Manual Revisions
- Engine Oil Pan - Removal/Replacement Procedure
- Engine - Excessive Oil Consumption
- Crankshaft Seal - `Snoop' Pressure Checks
- Crankshaft Seal - Leaks, Air Pressure Test
- Seals For Rocker Cover, Oil Pan, and Crankshaft
- Converter Pipe - Rattles/Fractures
- Muffler - Unnecessary Replacement
- Exhaust - Muffler Condensate
- Frame/Crossmember - Snapping/Popping Noise
- Right Front Spring Retainer - Noise/Squeak
- Aluminum Wheels - Vibration/Shake
- Rear Axle - Dog Tracking
- Frame - Rivet Replacement with Bolts Service Tip
- Front Bumper - Mounting Bolt Torque Requirements
- Door Lock Cylinder - Loose in Replacement Door
- Driveline - Clunk/Grunt Noise On Start Up
- Clutch Release Bearing - Noise Diagnosis
- Differential Pinion Bolt - Removal Aid
- Axle Ring Gear - Shop Manual Correction
- Four Wheel Drive (4 X 4) - General Information
- Rear Axle - Service Part Usage For Past Model Years
- A/T - Front Pump Support Crescent Casting Appearance
- Transmission Oil Cooler - Transmission Overheating
- Automatic Transmission Floor Shifter Diagnosis
- A/T Shifter - Bearing Growl Type Noise
- A/T - AOD, Harsh Down Shifts
- Fuel System - Injector Tester/Cleaner Service Tips
- PCM - Hesitations/Stumbles When Cold
- EGO Sensors - Silicone Contamination
- EVP Sensor - Rough Engine Idle/Stalling
- EGR Solenoids - Contamination
- Steering Column - Shaft Noise
- Rear Brakes - Grab/Stick On First Few Applications
- Brake Master Cylinder - Rebuilding Procedure
- Brake Caliper - Rattling Noise
- Front Disc Caliper Pin - Revised Retention Method
- Battery - Test Procedure Using Rotunda Battery Tester
- Alternator - Replacement Precautions
- Alternator - Rectifier Bench Test Procedure
- Instrument Cluster Warning Lights - Dimly Lit
- TFI Module - No Start/Intermittent Run
- Ignition System Resistance - Manual Revision
- Duraspark II Ignition - Revised Applications
- TFI Module/PIP Sensor - New Diagnostic Procedure
- Ignition System - Weak/No Spark
- EEC Universal Distributor - Drive Gear Removal Tool
- Engine - Tip-In Detonation/Spark Knock
- Distributor - Surge On Light Acceleration/Steady Speeds
- Ignition Coil - Buzz and Clicking At Idle
- Ignition - Coil Durability/Radio Frequency Interference
- Ignition Coil - Stumbles/Stalls/Noise In Radio
- Fuel/Ignition/Emissions - Poor Fuel Economy
- Fuel/Emissions - Surging Condition
- Recall 84V112000: Fuel Hose Replacement
- Intake Duct - Hesitation/Spark Knock
- Air Cleaner - Wing Nut Torque
- Engine - Excessive Oil Consumption/Wear
- Accelerator Linkage - Raspy/Sticky
- Engine - Dieseling When Turned OFF
- High Altitude Adjustments
- Purge Solenoid - Tip-In Stumble After Deceleration
- Engine - Tip-In Stumble After Prolonged Deceleration
- Exhaust System - Rattling Noise
- Air Supply Nipple - Broken at Catalytic Converter
- Exhaust - Fluff/Backfire Noise on Deceleration
- Seat Belt - Rattles Against `B' Pillar
- Seat/Shoulder Belts - General Service Information
- Overview
- Section 1 -Identification of Seat Belt System Types For Model Years 1974-1985
- Section 2-Description of Seat Belt System For Model Years 1974-1985
- A.Continuous Loop Three-Point Shoulder/Lap Belt - System With Moveable Tongue and One Retractor - 1976 to Present Cars and Ligh
- B.Dual Retractor Three-Point Shoulder/Lap System - 1974 to 1983 Cars and Light Trucks and 1974 to 1985 Econolines and Club Wago
- C.Two-Point System - Center Front/Rear and Rear Seat Lap Belts
- Section 3-Functional Test Procedure For Shoulder Harness
- Section 4-Functional Test Procedure For Lap Belts and Retractor
- Section 5-Seat Belt Procedure After an Accident
- Section 6-Cleaning Belt Webbing
- Section 7-Service Parts
- Section 8-Service Recalls Involving Seat Belts
- Section 9-TSB's Involving Seat Belts
- Engine Oil Change - Maintenance Schedules
- Recall 98E010000: Brake Rotor Cracking
- Engine - Correct Oil Fill Level
- Cold Spark Hold System - Stumbling Cold Engine
- Engine Vacuum System - Starting/Driveability Problems
- Air Cleaner - Engine High Speed Spark Knock
- Starter - Motor Current Draw Revision
- Starter Motor Brushes - Replacement Revision
- Temperature Gauge - Reads Low/Erratic
- Speedometer/Odometer - Inaccurate Readings
- Grille/Headlamp - Wind Whistle
- Air Conditioning - Refrigerant Hose Routing
- Cylinder Head Gasket and Bolts - Revised
- Stabilizer Bars - Required Installation
- Front Drive Axle - Lube Blow-Out
- Suspension - Vehicle Lean or Spring Sag
- Recall 83V032000: Front Suspension Stud Fracture
- High Strength Steels - Welding Procedures
- Suspension - Performance Concerns With Campers
- Antitheft Devices - Installation Precautions
- Specifications - Update
- Overview
- Section 1 General Information
- Section 3 Passenger Car Calibration Specifications
- 1.6L Engine
- Calibration:2-03B-R11
- Calibration:2-03B-R17
- Calibration:2-03B-R18
- Calibration:2-03B-R20
- Calibration:3-03A-R12
- Calibration:3-03A-R13
- Calibration:3-03B-R00
- Calibration:3-03A-R13
- Calibration:3-03B-R10
- Calibration:3-03C-R14
- Calibration:3-03G-R11
- Calibration:3-03H-R02
- Calibration:3-03H-R02
- Calibration:3-04A-R10
- Calibration:3-04H-R00
- Calibration:3-04H-R00
- Calibration:3-04H-R00
- Calibration:3-04H-R00
- Calibration:3-04H-R00
- Calibration:3-04Q-R12
- Calibration:3-04Q-R12
- Calibration:3-04T-R00
- Calibration:3-04Y-R00
- Calibration:3-04Y-R00
- 2.3L Engine
- 3.3L Engine
- 3.8L Engine
- 5.0L Engine
- Calibration:2-20H-R00
- Calibration:2-22A-R00
- Calibration:2-22A-R15
- Calibration:2-22A-R17
- Calibration:2-22A-R19
- Calibration:3-21A-R03
- Calibration:2-22Y-R11
- Calibration:3-21A-R11
- Calibration:3-21A-R03
- Calibration:3-21A-R11
- Calibration:3-21A-R14
- Calibration:3-21A-R14
- Calibration:3-21P-R01
- Calibration:3-21P-R01
- Calibration:3-22D-R00
- Calibration:3-22D-R00
- Calibration:3-22W-R00
- Calibration:3-22W-R00
- 1.6L Engine
- Section 4 Truck Calibration Specifications
- Section 5 Liquid Propane Gas Calibration Specifications
- Section 6 Diesel Calibration Specifications
- Emissions Diagnosis - Manual Revisions
- Emission Control System - Technician's Glossary
- Diagnostic/Service Manual Updates
- EEC IV - Invalid/Erratic Service Codes
- Engine/Electronics - Manual Revisions
- Electronic Modules - Protection From Static Electricity
- Electrical/Electronic/Fuel Induction - Glossary
- Recall 84V111000: Secondary Hood Latch Adjustment
- Power Door Locks - Are Inoperative
- Front Hub - Revised Automatic Hub locks
- Automatic Hublock - Diagnosis/Service Tips
- Inside Door Handles - Air Leaks to Interior
- Safety Belt - Tongue Cover Now Available
- Windshield - Revised Service Procedure
- Tempered Glass - Spotting/Mottled Appearance
- Windshield - Water Leaks
- Windshield - Revised Installation Procedure
- Windshield - Material Usage Procedure
- Manual Vent Windows - Difficult to Open
- Wiper Blade - New Blade Protectors
- Wiper/Washer - Low Fluid Warning Light Stays On
- Electric Mirror Glass - Loose
- Engine - Oil Level Checking Procedure
- Engines - Oil Refill Capacities
- Recycled Engine Coolant - Service Tips
- Catalytic Converter Heat Shield - Buzz/Rattle Noise
- Hubcap - Applique Loosening
- A/T - A4LD Converter Channel Spring Addition
- A/T - New Rotunda Fluid Changer Service Tip
- A/T - Modulator Chart
- A/T - Clunk/Grunt From Driveline
- A/T - C4/C5 Replacing Forward Drum Oil Rings
- 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 - C5 Slipping On 1-2 Shift After Rebuild
- A/T - C3 Front Seal Update
- A/T - C3 Slipping or No Drive Condition
- A/T - A4LD/C3 Front Pump Support Inspection
- A/T - C5 Delayed Engagement/Abrupt Apply In Reverse
- A/T - Slipping or No-Shift/Metal Sealing Rings
- A/T - Front Bushing Wear
- A/T - C3 No Reverse After Rebuild
- A/T - Sprag Rotation
- 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 - Clattering Sound in Neutral
- EGR Valve - Buzzing/Engine Surge
- A/T - Synthetic Fluid Availability
- A/T, M/T - New `Mercon' Transmission Fluid
- A/T - Mercon V ATF Usage
- A/C Controls - Push Button Light Bulb Replacement
- A/C Push Button Control - Light Bulb Replacement
- Recall 84V082000: Fuel Cap Tether Replacement
- Steering - Vehicle Drift Condition
- Choke - Black Smoke/ Rough Running Engine
- Driveability TSB's - Summary
- Engine - New Gasket Sealer
- Oil Leak - Rotunda Black Light Diagnostic Procedures
- Wiring - Circuit Number/Color Code Charts
- Wire Harness Terminal and Connector - Service Kit
- Part Number - Clarification
- Speed Control - New Rotunda Tester Information
- Clutch - Hydraulic System Diagnosis
- Vent Window - Wind Noise
- Door/Vent Windows - Excessive Efforts to Open
- Safety Belts - Service Procedure, Manual Revision
- Paint - Cosmetic Damage From Airborn Materials
- Paint - Cosmetic Surface Service Procedures
- Paint - Preparation Procedure And MSDS Information
- Exterior Clearcoat - Cracking/Eroding/Peeling Off
- Paint - Iron Particle Removal
- A/C - Pressure Cycling Switch Diagnostic Procedure
- A/C System - Chemical/Refrigerator Type Odor
- Engine - Poor Performance/Rough Idle
- Air Bleed Solenoid - Rough Running/Loads Up
- Exhaust System - Leak/Noise
- Heater - Debris Discharges Through Registers
- A/T - C3/A4LD - Upshift/Downshift Slippage/Leaks
- Recall 82V033000: Muffler Heat Shield Omission
- Drivetrain - Lubricant Usage
- Front/Rear Drive Axles - Lubricant Drain/Fill Procedure
- Engine - No Start/Idles Rough/Knock When Cold
- Distributor Stator - Replacement Procedure
- Transfer Case - 1350 Revised Oil Pump retainer
- A/T - C5/A4LD Fluid Leak At Vent
- Carburetor - Hard Start Flooding or Rough Idle
- A/C - R12 Refrigerant Substitutes Service Tip
- R-12 Refrigerant - Substitutes
- Air Conditioning - Use of Correct Fluorescent Tracer Dye
- Transfer Case - Improved Shifting Into 4L
- Shift Lever Knob - Pulls Off
- A/C Coupling - Cleaning Procedures
- A/C - Spring Lock Coupling Service
- Air Conditioning - O Ring Removal Service Tip
- A/T - C5 Output Shaft Modification
- A/T Shifter Assembly - Correct Service Part Usage
- Transfer Case - Linkage Adjustment Procedure
- Transfer Case Yoke Nut - Available Socket Wrenches
- M/T - Hard to Shift Gears In Cold Weather
- Brakes - New Silicone Compound/Grease
- Maintenance Schedule - Revision
- Rotunda Gas Chek Kit - Requires Modification
- Fuel - California Reformulated Gasoline
- Steering/Alignment - Vehicle Drift/Pull
- Steering - Pull or Drift
- Seat Leather - Cleaning Procedure Tips