Repair and Diagnosis: Technical Service Bulletins
- How to Find Technical Service Bulletins by Category/Symptom
- Recalls
- Recall - Ignition Switch Replacement
- Recall 96V071000: Ignition Switch Short Circuit
- Recall - Fuel Filter And Fuel Line Replacement
- Recall 93E039000: Incorrect Glass Markings
- Customer Interest
- A/C - Musty Odor Coming From Vents
- Steering/Suspension - Pull/Drift Diagnostic Procedure
- Overview
- Service Procedure
- Pull Drift Diagnostic Procedure
- Diagnostic Procedure # 1 - Tire Mismatch
- Diagnostic Procedure # 2 - Alignment
- Diagnostic Procedure # 3 - Tires
- Diagnostic Procedure # 4 Steering Gear Valve Off Center
- Diagnostic Procedure # 5 - Rbs Linkage
- Diagnostic Procedure # 6 - Brake Imbalance
- Diagnostic Procedure # 7 - Miscellaneous
- Warranty Coding
- Fuel Pump - Buzzing/Humming After Engine Shut Down
- Engine - Rough Idling Condition
- Engine - Hard Cold Starts/Hesitation/Stalls On Start-Up
- Accessory Drive Belt - Makes Chirping Noise
- Radio/Two-Way Communications - Whine/Buzz
- Air Conditioning - Lack of Cooling
- Defroster - Uneven Airflow To Driver's Side
- A/C Compressor Clutch - Ringing Noise
- Steering Gear - Leak At the Input Shaft
- Engine - Cooling Concerns and/or Vibration
- Engine Cooling Fan - Noisy Clutch Engagement
- Automatic Belt Tensioner - Pulley Wear
- Accessory Drive Belt - Noise/Excessive Wear
- Frame/Crossmember - Snapping/Popping Noise
- Ball Joint - Clunk Noise From Front End
- Frame - Popping or Creaking Noise
- Door Lock Cylinder - Loose in Replacement Door
- Driveline - Vibration/Noise at Highway Speeds
- M/T - Clutch Fluid Leaks/Incomplete Release
- M/T Clutch Housing - Fluid Inside
- Engine - Hesitation/Lack Of Power/Rough Idle
- Engine - Rough Idle/Lack of Power When Passing
- Rear Brakes - Grab When Cold
- Brake Caliper - Rattling Noise
- Brakes - Sticking/Binding/Grabbing
- Battery - No Engine Crank/Low Battery Charge
- Alternator - Discharge
- Instrument Cluster Warning Lights - Dimly Lit
- Engine - No Start or Hard Start Condition
- Engine - Lack Of Power/No Start/Noise
- Accessory Drive Belt - Squealing Noise
- Speed Control - Intermittent or Inoperative
- Heated Backlite - Inoperative
- Electric Rear Window Defroster - Inoperative
- Engine - Stumble/Miss When Lamps Are Operated
- Oil Pressure Gauge - Erratic or Low Reading
- Brakes - False or Dropping Pedal
- Ignition Switch - Key Hard To Rotate When Cold
- Roof Sheet Metal - Cracks On Roof Panel
- Engine - No Start Condition
- Power Door Lock Actuator - Rivet Corrosion/Rust
- Steering/Suspension - Steady State Left Pull/Drift
- Steering - Pulls Left When Braking
- Front Drive Axle Hublock - Inoperative
- Manual Vent Windows - Difficult to Open
- Vent Windows - May Stick to Weatherstrip
- Engine - Spark Knock/Miss On Acceleration
- Speed Control - Abnormal Operation When Hot
- A/C System - Chemical/Refrigerator Type Odor
- Heater - Insufficient Heat Inside of Vehicle
- EGR Tube - Exhaust System Noise
- M/T - M50D Hard Shift Condition
- M/T - Hard to Shift Disengages From Third Gear
- M/T - Crunching Shifting From 2nd to 3rd Gear
- Cowl - Water Leaks To The Interior
- Swing-Away Spare Tire Carrier - Hard To Close
- M/T Transmission Shift Lever - Buzz/Vibration
- M/T - Gear Noise/Rattle
- Engine - Rough Idle/Hesitation/Backfire/Stalling
- Steering - Pull or Drift
- A/T - Low Transmission Fluid/Shift/Engagement Concerns
- Labor/Parts Updates
- Seals, Gaskets
- Superceded Bulletins
- 9174 - 04/05/91
- 91713 - 04/05/91
- 911414 - 07/11/91
- 911413 - 07/11/91
- 91118 - 05/30/91
- 91109 - 05/15/91
- 911013 - 05/15/91
- 90819 - 04/11/90
- 90716 - 03/28/90
- 902612 - 12/19/90
- 90148 - 07/05/90
- 90137 - 06/20/90
- 90128 - 06/07/90
- 90119 - 05/23/90
- 89311 - 02/08/89
- 89252 - 12/13/89
- 891913 - 09/20/89
- 89165 - 08/09/89
- 891012 - 05/17/89
- 88414 - 02/02/88
- 882614 - 12/21/88
- 882613 - 12/21/88
- 88246 - 11/23/88
- 88245 - 11/23/88
- 881710 - 08/17/88
- 881311 - 06/22/88
- 8798 - 05/06/87
- 87812 - 04/24/87
- 87716 - 04/08/87
- 861116 - 06/05/86
- 83426 - 02/22/83
- 831915 - 09/20/83
- Wiper Motor - Service Replacement
- Speed Control - Intermittent Operation or Inoperative
- Body - Roof Cracking
- Body - Cracks Near the End of the Drip Rail
- Paint - Comprehensive Peel Repair Procedures
- Frame Rivets - Damaged/Loose
- Running Boards - Installation Precautions
- 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
- Frame - Popping/Creaking noise
- Frame/Suspension - Popping/Creaking Noise
- Frame - Rivet Replacement With Bolts, Service Tip
- Frame - Damaged or Loose Rivets
- Frame Crossmember - Snapping/Popping Sounds
- Suspension - Clunk Noise From Ball Joints
- Power Steering Gear - Leak Fluid At the Input Shaft
- Accessory Drive Belt - Chirping 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
- Electrical Diode - Identification/Service Replacements
- Ignition Cylinder - Key Hard to Turn When Cold
- Charging - Generator Discharge/Damaged Connector
- Brakes - Occasional or Intermittent Squeal
- Front Brakes - Stick/Bind/Grab
- Driveline - Vibration/Noise
- Driveline - Noise/Vibration
- Driveline - Vibration or Noise
- A/T - New Transmission Cooler Flusher/Service Tip
- Torque Converter - Metal To Metal Sound
- A/T - Fluid Level/Shift Concerns
- Recall - Replacement of the Fuel Jumper Tube
- Stumble/Rough Idle Install Deposit Resistant Injectors
- EGR Tube - Exhaust Noise
- Exhaust Gas Oxygen Sensors - Silicone Contamination
- 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
- 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
- Accessory Drive Belt - Intermittent Chirping Noise
- 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
- Steering - Pull Or Drift Left
- 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
- 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 - Hard Start After Four Hour Soak
- All Technical Service Bulletins
- Ford RTV Sealer - Shelf Life
- 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
- Air Conditioning - Odor Service Procedure
- 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
- Steering/Suspension - Pull/Drift Diagnostic Procedure
- Overview
- Service Procedure
- Pull Drift Diagnostic Procedure
- Diagnostic Procedure # 1 - Tire Mismatch
- Diagnostic Procedure # 2 - Alignment
- Diagnostic Procedure # 3 - Tires
- Diagnostic Procedure # 4 Steering Gear Valve Off Center
- Diagnostic Procedure # 5 - Rbs Linkage
- Diagnostic Procedure # 6 - Brake Imbalance
- Diagnostic Procedure # 7 - Miscellaneous
- Warranty Coding
- Adhesives and Sealants - Availability and Usage
- Engine Gasket Surface - Cleaning Procedures
- Engine - Repair Tips to Avoid Potential Damage
- Electrical - New Terminal Grease Released For Service
- Fuel Pump - Buzzing/Humming After Engine Shut Down
- TPS Mounting Screws - Hard to Remove
- Throttle Position Sensor - Application Chart
- Engine - Rough Idling Condition
- Engine - Hard Cold Starts/Hesitation/Stalls On Start-Up
- Accessory Drive Belt - Makes Chirping Noise
- Radio/Two-Way Communications - Whine/Buzz
- Brakes - Intermittent Brake Squeal
- Engine - Lack of Power/No Start Diagnosis
- Air Conditioning - Lack of Cooling
- Defroster - Uneven Airflow To Driver's Side
- A/C Compressor Clutch - Ringing Noise
- Air Conditioning - Approved Flushing Procedures
- A/C Suction Accumulator - Manual Revision
- Heater Core - Core Leak Test Procedure
- Steering Gear - Leak At the Input Shaft
- Engine - Spark Knock Diagnostic Procedure
- Cooling System - New System Diagnostics
- Engine - Cooling Concerns and/or Vibration
- Engine Cooling Fan - Noisy Clutch Engagement
- Automatic Belt Tensioner - Pulley Wear
- Accessory Drive Belt - Noise/Excessive Wear
- Air Conditioner Vacuum Tank - Replacement Tip
- Frame/Crossmember - Snapping/Popping Noise
- Ball Joint - Clunk Noise From Front End
- Lug Nuts - Proper Torqueing Procedure
- Tires - Best Pressure For Load Application
- Lug Nuts - Proper Installation/Torqueing Procedure
- Frame - Rivet Replacement with Bolts Service Tip
- Frame - Popping or Creaking Noise
- Door Lock Cylinder - Loose in Replacement Door
- Driveline - Vibration/Noise at Highway Speeds
- Four Wheel Drive (4 X 4) - General Information
- Torque Converter - Cleaning and Replacement Guidelines
- MAP and BAP Sensor - Application Chart
- A/T Torque Converter - Leak Test Procedure
- M/T - Clutch Fluid Leaks/Incomplete Release
- M/T Clutch Housing - Fluid Inside
- Fuel Injector - New Cleaning Method
- Engine - Rough Idle or Stumble
- Fuel Injector Cleaner - Parts and Service Tips
- Engine - Hesitation/Lack Of Power/Rough Idle
- Fuel System - Injector Tester/Cleaner Service Tips
- Engine - Rough Idle/Lack of Power When Passing
- Body/Frame - Arc Welding Precautions
- EGO Sensors - Silicone Contamination
- 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
- Rear Brakes - Grab When Cold
- Antilock Brakes - Service Tips
- Brake Caliper - Rattling Noise
- Brakes - Sticking/Binding/Grabbing
- Battery - Test Procedure
- Battery - No Engine Crank/Low Battery Charge
- Alternator - Discharge
- Instrument Cluster Warning Lights - Dimly Lit
- Recall - Ignition Switch Replacement
- Recall 96V071000: Ignition Switch Short Circuit
- Engine - No Start or Hard Start Condition
- TFI Module/PIP Sensor - New Diagnostic Procedure
- Engine - Lack Of Power/No Start/Noise
- Ignition System - Diagnostics Manual Correction
- Distributor Diaphragm - Request For Return
- Distributor Diaphragm - Parts Return
- Nylon Fuel Lines - Servicing Procedure
- Recall - Fuel Filter And Fuel Line Replacement
- EEC IV EGR Pinpoint Test - Manual Correction
- Accessory Drive Belt - Squealing Noise
- Emission Maintenance Warning Module - Service
- Malfunction Indicator Light - Explanation
- Speed Control - Intermittent or Inoperative
- Audio Systems - Authorized Service Centers
- Clarion Brand Radio - Time Display Setting
- Heated Backlite - Inoperative
- Electric Rear Window Defroster - Inoperative
- Engine - Oil Dipstick May Not Be Read Correctly
- Engine - Stumble/Miss When Lamps Are Operated
- EEC IV - Revised Pinpoint Test Steps
- Starter Motor Brushes - Replacement Revision
- Oil Pressure Gauge - Erratic or Low Reading
- Oil Pressure Sender Circuit - Manual Revision
- Temperature Gauge - Reads Low/Erratic
- Speedometer/Odometer - Inaccurate Readings
- Wiper Motor - Upgraded Service Kits
- Antilock Brake System - Manual Correction
- Rear Anti-Lock Brakes - Adverse Characteristics
- Brakes - False or Dropping Pedal
- Front Drive Axle - Identification Tags
- Ignition Switch - Key Hard To Rotate When Cold
- Suspension - Vehicle Lean or Spring Sag
- Roof Sheet Metal - Cracks On Roof Panel
- 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
- Engine/Emissions Facts Book Summary
- 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 Inferred Mileage Sensor - Shop Manual Correction
- Electronic Modules - Protection From Static Electricity
- Vehicle - Welding Precautions
- Engine - No Start Condition
- Electrical/Electronic/Fuel Induction - Glossary
- Power Door Lock Actuator - Rivet Corrosion/Rust
- Steering/Suspension - Steady State Left Pull/Drift
- Steering - Pulls Left When Braking
- Front Drive Axle Hublock - Inoperative
- Door Latches - Adjustment/Modification Prohibition
- Safety Belt - Tongue Cover Now Available
- Windshield - Revised Installation Procedure
- Windshield - Material Usage Procedure
- Windshield/Interior Glass - Fog/Film
- Recall 93E039000: Incorrect Glass Markings
- Manual Vent Windows - Difficult to Open
- Vent Windows - May Stick to Weatherstrip
- Mirrors - Optional Right Side Mirror Head
- Adhesive Mouldings and Nameplates - Replacement
- Cooling System - Proper Fluid Concentrations
- Engine Coolant - Recycled Coolant Not Authorized
- Recycled Engine Coolant - Service Tips
- Brake Hoses - Wet Appearance
- A/T - AOD Diagnostic Information
- A/T - New Rotunda Fluid Changer Service Tip
- A/T - Transmission Flush and Fill Tool Available
- A/T - Harsh Reverse Engagements
- 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 - Slipping or No-Shift/Metal Sealing Rings
- A/T - Front Bushing Wear
- A/T - C6 No. 9 Thrust Washer Failure
- 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 -M5OD HD Troubleshooting Guide
- M/T Gasket Kit - Return of Obsolete Parts
- Transfer Case - Revised Shift Procedures
- A/T, M/T - New `Mercon' Transmission Fluid
- A/T - Mercon V ATF Usage
- Engine - Spark Knock/Miss On Acceleration
- Speed Control - Abnormal Operation When Hot
- Driveability TSB's - Summary
- Engine - New Gasket Sealer
- Engine - Normal Oil Consumption
- Wire Harness - Terminal Repair Kit
- Wiring - Circuit Number/Color Code Charts
- Wire Harness Terminal and Connector - Service Kit
- Fuel System - Fuel Stabilizer For Extended Storage
- Engine - Fuel Economy Service Tips
- Speed Control - Diagnostic Tips
- Safety Belts - Service Procedure, Manual Revision
- Doors and Ignition - Lock Service Tips
- Paint - Cosmetic Damage From Airborn Materials
- Lower Body Stone Protection - Repair Procedure
- Paint - Difficulty Matching Production Colors
- Paint - Peel Repair Procedures Update
- Paint - Preparation Procedure And MSDS Information
- Vinyl Tape Stripes - Poor Adhesion
- 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
- Paint - Stone Chip Protection Film Kit Available
- A/C - Pressure Cycling Switch Diagnostic Procedure
- A/C System - Chemical/Refrigerator Type Odor
- A/C Clutch Switch - Designation Revision
- Electrical Diode - Identification and Replacement
- Running Boards - Noise/Vibration Installation Tips
- Heater - Insufficient Heat Inside of Vehicle
- A/T - AOD Separator Plate Gasket Changes
- EGR Tube - Exhaust System Noise
- Wiper Governor Replacement Procedure - Manual Revision
- Drivetrain - Lubricant Usage
- A/T - AOD Case Thread Update
- Rear Axle - Correct Routing
- 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
- M/T - M50D Hard Shift Condition
- M/T - ZF S5-42 HD Obsolete Parts Return
- M/T - ZF Model S5-42 Inspection Information
- M/T - Hard to Shift Disengages From Third Gear
- M/T - ZF S5 42 HD Return of Obsolete Parts
- M/T - Crunching Shifting From 2nd to 3rd Gear
- Cowl - Water Leaks To The Interior
- 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
- M/T Transmission Shift Lever - Buzz/Vibration
- M/T - Gear Noise/Rattle
- Vehicle Storage - Maintenance Tips
- Engine - Rough Idle/Hesitation/Backfire/Stalling
- Ignition Timing Procedure - Manual Update
- EEC IV Pinpoint Test H - Manual Correction
- Rotunda Gas Chek Kit - Requires Modification
- Fuel - California Reformulated Gasoline
- Fuel - Volatility Related Driveability Concerns
- Steering - Pull or Drift
- A/C Compressor - Service Tips
- Seat Leather - Cleaning Procedure Tips
- A/T - Low Transmission Fluid/Shift/Engagement Concerns
- M/T - Mercon(R) V ATF Usage Information