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
- Cowl - Debris Entering Air Induction System
- Front Brakes - Premature Lining Wear/Hard Pedal
- Brakes - Soft Pedal Feel/Pull/Irregular Wear
- A/C Compressor Clutch - Ringing Noise
- Auxiliary Blower Motor - Operates On High Only
- Blower Motor - Operates Only In High-Speed Mode
- Steering Gear - Leak At the Input Shaft
- Cylinder Head - Coolant Leak
- Engine - Cooling Concerns and/or Vibration
- Thermostat Housing - Coolant Leaks
- Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal - Oil Leakage
- Drive Belt - Early Wear of Tensioner Pulley
- Accessory Drive Belt - Chirp or Squeal Noise
- Accessory Drive Belt - Noise/Excessive Wear
- Blower Motor - Inoperative
- Driveline - Vibration Cross Member Cracks
- Wheel - Mounting Surface Distorted Lug/Pilot Holes
- Power Window - Binding or Inoperative
- Front Door Window - Jams In Full Up Position
- Driveshaft - Clicking/Popping Noise
- M/T Clutch Housing - Fluid Inside
- Brake Caliper - Rattling Noise
- Front Brake Caliper - Piston Boots Damaged
- 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
- Speed Control - Intermittent or Inoperative
- Brakes - False or Dropping Pedal
- Ignition Switch - Key Hard To Rotate When Cold
- Body/Frame - Water Leak Identification and Correction
- Roof Support Bows - Rattle Against Roof Panel
- Power Door Lock Actuator - Rivet Corrosion/Rust
- Power Door Locks - Are Inoperative
- Engine - Hard Starting/Long Cranking Time
- Instrument Panel - Creaking/Squeaking Noise
- Manual Vent Windows - Difficult to Open
- Vent Windows - May Stick to Weatherstrip
- Upper Radiator Hose - Coolant Leak
- Wheel Cover - Centers Damaged By Stones
- Accessory Drive Belt - Broken/Damaged
- Steering - Unequal Left and Right Turn Angles
- Speed Control - Abnormal Operation When Hot
- Engine - Stalls When Coming to A Stop
- M/T - M50D Hard Shift Condition
- M/T - Crunching Shifting From 2nd to 3rd Gear
- Swing-Away Spare Tire Carrier - Hard To Close
- A/T - Harsh/Delayed 1st - 2nd and 2nd - 3rd Gear Shifts
- Defroster - Inadequate Output On Passenger Side
- Labor/Parts Updates
- Seals, Gaskets
- Superceded Bulletins
- 91118 - 05/30/91
- 90819 - 04/11/90
- 902612 - 12/19/90
- 902411 - 11/21/90
- 90148 - 07/05/90
- 90128 - 06/07/90
- 90119 - 05/23/90
- 89311 - 02/08/89
- 89310 - 02/08/89
- 882613 - 12/21/88
- 88248 - 11/23/88
- 881710 - 08/17/88
- 87812 - 04/24/87
- 87716 - 04/08/87
- 87513 - 07/29/87
- 861116 - 06/05/86
- 841915 - 09/12/84
- 831915 - 09/20/83
- 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 - O Ring Removal From Spring Lock Coupling
- Frame - Rivet Replacement With Bolts, Service Tip
- Frame - Damaged or Loose Rivets
- Power Steering Gear - Leak Fluid At the Input Shaft
- 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
- Brakes - Irregular Pad Wear/Soft Pedal/Pull
- Front Caliper Piston Boots - Damaged
- A/T - New Transmission Cooler Flusher/Service Tip
- Torque Converter - Metal To Metal Sound
- Stumble/Rough Idle Install Deposit Resistant Injectors
- Exhaust System - Buzzing/Rattling Noises
- Exhaust System - Rattling/Buzzing Noise
- Exhaust System - Buzz/Rattle Noise
- Heater Core - Repeated Failure
- Cooling System - Diagnosis Procedure
- 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
- Accessory Drive Belt - Squeal/Chirp Noise
- 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
- A/C - Non Approved Refrigerants
- A/C - Approved/Alternate Refrigerants
- A/C - Identification of Non-Approved Refrigerants
- A/C - Identifying Non-Approved Refrigerants
- All Technical Service Bulletins
- Ford RTV Sealer - Shelf Life
- Production Build Date Stamp - Relocation
- 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
- Cowl - Debris Entering Air Induction System
- Air Conditioning - Return of Obsolete Filter Kits
- A/C - Filtering Refrigerant After Compressor Replacement
- Adhesives and Sealants - Availability and Usage
- Pressure Test Kit Hook Up - Manual Correction
- Engine Gasket Surface - Cleaning Procedures
- Cooling system - Coolant Water/Anti-Freeze Ratio
- Diesel Engine - Cavitation Errosion Prevention
- Charge/Power Distribution Wiring Diagram - Revision
- Electrical - New Terminal Grease Released For Service
- Fuel Injection Pump - TPS Sensor Service
- Front Brakes - Premature Lining Wear/Hard Pedal
- Brakes - Soft Pedal Feel/Pull/Irregular Wear
- Brakes - Intermittent Brake Squeal
- A/C Compressor Clutch - Ringing Noise
- Auxiliary Blower Motor - Operates On High Only
- Air Conditioning - Approved Flushing Procedures
- A/C Suction Accumulator - Manual Revision
- Heater Core - Core Leak Test Procedure
- Blower Motor - Operates Only In High-Speed Mode
- Wheel Bearing Torque Specification - Manual Correction
- Steering Gear - Leak At the Input Shaft
- Rod Bearing Bore - Revised Specification
- Cylinder Head - Coolant Leak
- Engine - Coolant in Oil/Knocking/Poor Performance
- Valve Stem Oil Shield - Eliminated
- Cooling System - New System Diagnostics
- Engine - Cooling Concerns and/or Vibration
- Cooling Fan Clutch - Loose/Rattles
- Thermostat Housing - Coolant Leaks
- Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal - Oil Leakage
- Drive Belt - Early Wear of Tensioner Pulley
- Accessory Drive Belt - Chirp or Squeal Noise
- Accessory Drive Belt - Noise/Excessive Wear
- Blower Motor - Inoperative
- Intake Manifold - Oil Seepage
- Oil Cooler Bundle - Debris Inside
- Driveline - Vibration Cross Member Cracks
- Campaign - Front Suspension Spring
- Wheel - Mounting Surface Distorted Lug/Pilot Holes
- Power Steering - Cooler Kit Availability
- Tires - Best Pressure For Load Application
- Lug Nuts - Proper Installation/Torqueing Procedure
- Frame - Rivet Replacement with Bolts Service Tip
- Power Window - Binding or Inoperative
- Front Door Window - Jams In Full Up Position
- Driveshaft - Clicking/Popping Noise
- Torque Converter - Cleaning and Replacement Guidelines
- A/T Torque Converter - Leak Test Procedure
- Engine - Performance Poor Diagnostics
- M/T Clutch Housing - Fluid Inside
- Engine - Rough Idle or Stumble
- Body/Frame - Arc Welding Precautions
- Brake Caliper - Rattling Noise
- Front Brake Caliper - Piston Boots Damaged
- Brakes - Sticking/Binding/Grabbing
- Battery - Test Procedure
- Battery - No Engine Crank/Low Battery Charge
- Leece Neville Alternator - Parts Information
- Alternator Service Procedures - Manual Revision
- Campaign - Alternator Repair/Replacement
- Alternator - Discharge
- Instrument Cluster Warning Lights - Dimly Lit
- Engine - No Start or Hard Start Condition
- Distributor Diaphragm - Request For Return
- Distributor Diaphragm - Parts Return
- Malfunction Indicator Light - Explanation
- Speed Control - Intermittent or Inoperative
- Audio Systems - Authorized Service Centers
- Starter Motor - Service Information Revision
- Starter Motor Brushes - Replacement Revision
- Fuel Tank Sending Unit - Connector Replacement
- Speedometer/Odometer - Inaccurate Readings
- Engine - Expansion Plug Replacement
- Brakes - False or Dropping Pedal
- Ignition Switch - Key Hard To Rotate When Cold
- Suspension - Vehicle Lean or Spring Sag
- Body/Frame - Water Leak Identification and Correction
- Roof Support Bows - Rattle Against Roof Panel
- 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
- Emission Control System - Technician's Glossary
- Electrical/Electronic/Fuel Induction - Glossary
- Power Door Lock Actuator - Rivet Corrosion/Rust
- Power Door Locks - Are Inoperative
- Engine - Hard Starting/Long Cranking Time
- Door Latches - Adjustment/Modification Prohibition
- Safety Belt - Tongue Cover Now Available
- Instrument Panel - Creaking/Squeaking Noise
- Windshield/Interior Glass - Fog/Film
- Manual Vent Windows - Difficult to Open
- Vent Windows - May Stick to Weatherstrip
- Glass - Iridescence or Mottling In Tempered Glass
- 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
- Upper Radiator Hose - Coolant Leak
- Power Steering Pressure Line - Longer Design
- Brake Hoses - Wet Appearance
- Wheel Cover - Centers Damaged By Stones
- A/T - AOD Diagnostic Information
- A/T - C6 Fluid Leakage Misdiagnosis
- A/T - New Rotunda Fluid Changer Service Tip
- A/T - Transmission Flush and Fill Tool Available
- A/T - Driveline Clicking Or Popping Noise
- A/T - Harsh Reverse Engagements
- A/T - Engine Vacuum Testing
- A/T - C6 Early Shifts, Stacked Shifts, No Upshifts
- 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
- Accessory Drive Belt - Broken/Damaged
- Drive Belt - V Belt to Serpentine Belt Conversion
- A/T, M/T - New `Mercon' Transmission Fluid
- A/T - Mercon V ATF Usage
- On A/C Control Schematic - Manual Revision
- Fuel Tank Filler Cap - New Design Available
- Steering - Unequal Left and Right Turn Angles
- Revised Dynamic Timing Specification
- Diesel Engine - Idle Surge/Hard/No Start
- 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
- Wiring Illustration - Manual Correction
- Wire Harness Terminal and Connector - Service Kit
- Diesel Engine - Redesigned Fuel Return System
- Engine - Hard Starting/Poor Performance
- Engine - Stalls When Coming to A Stop
- Speed Control - Diagnostic Tips
- Safety Belts - Service Procedure, Manual Revision
- Seat Belts - Parts Replacement Chart Corrections
- Glow Plug Diagnostics - Shop Manual Correction
- Doors and Ignition - Lock Service Tips
- 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 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
- Electrical Diode - Identification and Replacement
- Running Boards - Noise/Vibration Installation Tips
- A/T - AOD Separator Plate Gasket Changes
- Drivetrain - Lubricant Usage
- Rear Cargo Lamp Installation - Manual Revision
- A/T - AOD Case Thread Update
- 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 - Crunching Shifting From 2nd to 3rd Gear
- 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
- Height Sensing Proportioning Valve - Manual Correction
- A/T - Harsh/Delayed 1st - 2nd and 2nd - 3rd Gear Shifts
- Defroster - Inadequate Output On Passenger Side
- Vehicle Storage - Maintenance Tips
- Engine - Injection Timing Service Procedure
- A/C Compressor - Service Tips
- Seat Leather - Cleaning Procedure Tips