Repair and Diagnosis: Technical Service Bulletins
- How to Find Technical Service Bulletins by Category/Symptom
- Recalls
- Customer Interest
- Voltage Regulator - Overcharging
- Vehicle - No Start/Headlamp Covers Inoperative
- Brakes - Roughness During Application
- Electrical Systems - Inoperative
- A/C - Poor Cooling/Intermittent Operation
- Rear Quarter Panel - Rattling Noise
- Steering - Higher Than Normal Steering Efforts
- Engine - Rough idle/Miss/Oil Consumption
- Engine - Tappets Noisy
- Steering Wheel - Vibration Felt/Noise Heard
- Vehicle - Vibration When Idling
- Instrument Panel Registers - Air Bleed In Floor Mode
- Interior Windows - Fogging/Moisture Condensation
- A/C - Loss of Temperature Control
- Aluminum Wheel - Air Leaks
- Aluminum Wheels - Hard to Remove
- Tires/Steering - Vehicle Drift Concerns
- Front Door Glass Area - Wind Noise/Water Leaks
- Door and Window - Windnoise and Water Leaks
- Body/frame - Water Leaks/Windnoise To Interior
- Overview
- Tests For Water Leaks
- Leaks At Right Side Front Floor Pan/Carpet:
- Water Leakage In the Cowl Area
- Leakage On the Left Side Front Floor Pan/Carpet
- Leakage In the Cargo Storage Area
- Leakage At the Headliner
- Leakage Into the Rear Tail Lamps
- Leakage or Wind Noise At the Door Glass/Mirror Areas
- Blow Out Clip Inspection
- Door Glass Stop and Adjustment
- Weather Seal Retainer Modification and Inspection
- A/T - 4EAT Delayed/Slipping 2nd To 3rd Gear Upshift
- A/T - 4EAT Delayed or Slipping 2-3 Upshift
- A/T - 4EAT Fluid Leak From Cooler Line Fitting
- A/T - 4EAT Fluid Leak From Cooler Line
- A/T - 4EAT Harsh Engagement Into Drive and Reverse
- Clutch Pedal - Returns Slowly In Cold Weather
- MIL Intermittently Flashes ON And OFF/Code 16 Set
- Axle Shafts - Fluid Leaks
- Battery - No Engine Crank/Low Battery Charge
- Vehicle - No Start/Low State of Battery Charge
- Instrument Cluster Warning Lights - Dimly Lit
- Engine - Spark Knock On Acceleration When Cold
- Engine - Stalls Within 15 Seconds After A Cold Start
- Engine - Stalls After Cold Start
- Engine - Hard Start/Hesitation/Rough Idle
- Intermittent MIL ON/Code 16 Set
- Antenna Mast - Service Part Availability
- Electric Rear Window Defroster - Inoperative
- Electronic Fuel Gauge - Erratic Readings
- Oil Pressure Gauge - Erratic or Becomes Inoperative
- Rocker Arm Cover Gasket - Oil Leaks
- Rear Brakes/Suspension - Groaning Noise
- Stone Guard Protector Decal - Peeling
- Hood - Whistling Noise From Front Of Hood
- Front Window - Popping Noise When Lowering
- Windshield Wipers - Inoperative
- Tail Light - Water Leaks/Condensation In Lens
- `Tail Lamp Out Warning Lamp' - Erroneously ON
- A/T Manual Shift Light - Intermittent Display
- A/T - 4EAT No 3-4 Upshift/No 2-1 Downshift
- Speed Control - Abnormal Operation When Hot
- Exterior Clearcoat - Cracking/Eroding/Peeling Off
- A/T - 4EAT Harsh/Delayed Shifts
- A/T - 4EAT Harsh or Delayed Shifts
- Cowl - Water Leak On Front Carpet
- M/T - Will Not Hold In Reverse Gear
- A/C Evaporator - Condensation Leak Onto the Carpet
- A/C Evaporator - Condensate Leaks
- Front Door Glass - Rattles When Partially Open
- Evaporator Case - Water Leaks Into Passenger Compartment
- Sunroof Weatherstrip - White Chalky Wax Appearance
- Engine - Idle Speed Varies Under Electrical Load
- Engine - Rough Idle/Hesitation/Backfire/Stalling
- Driver's Power Seat - Fore And Aft Looseness
- Labor/Parts Updates
- Seals, Gaskets
- Superceded Bulletins
- 9245 - 02/12/92
- 91118 - 05/30/91
- 9093 - 04/27/90
- 90813 - 04/11/90
- 90812 - 04/11/90
- 90611 - 03/14/90
- 9052 - 02/28/90
- 9022 - 01/17/90
- 90216 - 10/10/90
- 90137 - 06/20/90
- 90128 - 06/07/90
- 89252 - 12/13/89
- 89215 - 10/18/89
- 89181 - 09/07/89
- 89105 - 05/17/89
- 89102 - 05/17/89
- 891012 - 05/17/89
- 88179 - 08/17/88
- 881612 - 08/03/88
- 88148 - 07/07/88
- 861116 - 06/05/86
- Wiper Motor - Revised Design Replacement
- Front Door Glass - Clinking Noise When Operated
- 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
- A/C - Insufficient Cooling
- Wire Harness - Terminal Repair Kit/Splice Procedure
- Brakes - Special Lubricant Requirements
- Brake Rotor - Machining With On-Vehicle Equipment
- A/T - New Transmission Cooler Flusher/Service Tip
- Engine - Hard Starting/Rough Idle/Hesitation/Stumble
- Fuel Pump - Buzz/Whine Through Radio Speakers
- Fuel Pump - Whine/Buzz Noise Heard In Speakers
- 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
- 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
- Aluminum Wheels - Corrosion/Weights Fall Off
- Wheels - Proper Lug Torque Procedures
- Brakes - Vibration Prevention Service tip
- Propylene Glycol Coolant - Recommendations
- Recycled Engine Coolant - Service Tip
- Propylene Glycol Coolant - Recommendation
- 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
- All Technical Service Bulletins
- Ford RTV Sealer - Shelf Life
- Vehicle - Towing Behind RVs Guidelines
- Voltage Regulator - Overcharging
- A/C System - Service TSB List
- Air Conditioning - R12 to R134A Retrofit Kit
- A/C - Filtering Refrigerant After Compressor Replacement
- Adhesives and Sealants - Availability and Usage
- Engine Gasket Surface - Cleaning Procedures
- Engine - Repair Tips to Avoid Potential Damage
- Vehicle - No Start/Headlamp Covers Inoperative
- Electrical - New Terminal Grease Released For Service
- Fuel Pump/Sender - Defective Parts Return
- Campaign - Fuel Pump/Sender Modification
- Brake Dust Shield Cover - Special Tool Added
- Brakes - Roughness During Application
- Electrical Systems - Inoperative
- Air Conditioning - Approved Flushing Procedures
- Heater Core - Core Leak Test Procedure
- A/C - Poor Cooling/Intermittent Operation
- Rear Quarter Panel - Rattling Noise
- Steering - Higher Than Normal Steering Efforts
- Engine - Rough idle/Miss/Oil Consumption
- Engine - Tappets Noisy
- Thermostat Temperature Specifications - Revision
- Cooling System - New System Diagnostics
- Blade Fan Assembly - Part Return
- Steering Wheel - Vibration Felt/Noise Heard
- Vehicle - Vibration When Idling
- Campaign - Muffler Replacement
- Campaign - Muffler, Additional Coverage
- A/C Blower/Door Switch/Radio - Manual Revision
- Instrument Panel Registers - Air Bleed In Floor Mode
- Interior Windows - Fogging/Moisture Condensation
- A/C - Loss of Temperature Control
- Aluminum Wheel - Air Leaks
- Aluminum Wheels - Hard to Remove
- Tires/Steering - Vehicle Drift Concerns
- Lug Nuts - Proper Installation/Torqueing Procedure
- Front Door Glass Area - Wind Noise/Water Leaks
- Door and Window - Windnoise and Water Leaks
- Body/frame - Water Leaks/Windnoise To Interior
- Overview
- Tests For Water Leaks
- Leaks At Right Side Front Floor Pan/Carpet:
- Water Leakage In the Cowl Area
- Leakage On the Left Side Front Floor Pan/Carpet
- Leakage In the Cargo Storage Area
- Leakage At the Headliner
- Leakage Into the Rear Tail Lamps
- Leakage or Wind Noise At the Door Glass/Mirror Areas
- Blow Out Clip Inspection
- Door Glass Stop and Adjustment
- Weather Seal Retainer Modification and Inspection
- A/T - 4EAT Oil Pump Pressure Testing Procedure
- A/T - 4EAT Delayed/Slipping 2nd To 3rd Gear Upshift
- A/T - 4EAT Delayed or Slipping 2-3 Upshift
- Torque Converter - Cleaning and Replacement Guidelines
- A/T - 4EAT Fluid Leak From Cooler Line Fitting
- A/T - 4EAT Fluid Leak From Cooler Line
- A/T Torque Converter - Leak Test Procedure
- Campaign - Transmission Harness Chafing
- A/T - 4EAT Harsh Engagement Into Drive and Reverse
- Clutch Pedal - Returns Slowly In Cold Weather
- EEC Processors/Engine Harness - Production Changes
- EGO Sensors - Silicone Contamination
- MIL Intermittently Flashes ON And OFF/Code 16 Set
- 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
- Axle Shafts - Fluid Leaks
- Battery - Test Procedure
- Battery - No Engine Crank/Low Battery Charge
- Vehicle - No Start/Low State of Battery Charge
- Engine - No Start/No Crank/Low Battery Charge
- Instrument Cluster Warning Lights - Dimly Lit
- `Star Tester' - Proper Hook Up Procedure
- Engine - Spark Knock On Acceleration When Cold
- Engine - Stalls Within 15 Seconds After A Cold Start
- Engine - Stalls After Cold Start
- Engine - Hard Start/Hesitation/Rough Idle
- Intermittent MIL ON/Code 16 Set
- Power Antenna - Repair Procedure
- Antenna Mast - Service Part Availability
- Radio Removal Tool - Manual Revision
- Audio Systems - Authorized Service Centers
- Electric Rear Window Defroster - Inoperative
- Brake Rotor - Machining Equipment/Warranty Information
- Recall 93E035000: MIdas Brake DrumDefect
- M/T - MTX Updated Input Shaft and Locknut Change
- Ignition System - Manual Revision
- Electronic Fuel Gauge - Erratic Readings
- Analog Oil Pressure Gauge - Application Chart
- Oil Pressure Gauge - Erratic or Becomes Inoperative
- Analog Speedometer/Odometer - Replacement
- Speedometer/Odometer - Inaccurate Readings
- Wiper Motor - Upgraded Service Kits
- Rocker Arm Cover Gasket - Oil Leaks
- Rear Brakes/Suspension - Groaning Noise
- Body - Theft Prevention Parts Identification Number
- Stone Guard Protector Decal - Peeling
- VECI Decal - Initial Replacement Index
- Emission Control System - Technician's Glossary
- Key On Engine Off Self Test Procedure - Manual Revision
- Pin Usage EEC and Electrical Schematic - Revisions
- Electronic Modules - Protection From Static Electricity
- Electronics - Diagnostic Tools and Adapter Application
- Electrical/Electronic/Fuel Induction - Glossary
- Door Latches - Adjustment/Modification Prohibition
- Hood - Whistling Noise From Front Of Hood
- Windshield - Material Usage Procedure
- Windshield/Interior Glass - Fog/Film
- Front Window - Popping Noise When Lowering
- Glass - Iridescence or Mottling In Tempered Glass
- Windshield Wipers - Inoperative
- Mirror - Vibration Stopper Installation
- Tail Light - Water Leaks/Condensation In Lens
- Motor Oil - Viscosity Grade Recommendation
- Cooling System - Proper Fluid Concentrations
- Engine Coolant - Recycled Coolant Not Authorized
- Recycled Engine Coolant - Service Tips
- Engine Coolant - Propylene Glycol Recommendations
- A/T - 4EAT Overhaul and Service Tips
- A/T - 4EAT Part List Update
- A/T - 4EAT Diagnostic Information Revised
- A/T - 4EAT Overhaul Service Tips
- A/T - 4EAT Parts List Update
- A/T - New Rotunda Fluid Changer Service Tip
- A/T - 4EAT Diagnostic Procedure Manual Correction
- A/T - Electronics Diagnostic and Repair Chart
- A/T - Electronic Transmission Repair Process Chart
- A/T - G4A, 4EAT Sprag Rotation
- A/T - G4A, 4EAT Pressure Tap Locations
- A/T - G4A, 4EAT Valve Body Identification
- A/T - Engine Vacuum Testing
- A/T - G4A-EL/4EAT Low Pump Pressure
- A/T - G4A-EL/4EAT Repeated Reverse Clutch Failure
- A/T - How To Use A Pressure Gauge
- A/T - EEC Trouble Codes
- A/T - Diagnostic Trouble Codes for 1983-1992
- A/T - Intermittent Electrical Problems
- A/T - F4EAT Diagnostic Information
- A/T - G4A-EL, 4EAT Erratic Pressure Rise
- A/T - G4AEL, G4AHL, F4EAT, F4AEL Shift Feel Complaints
- A/T - Failsafe Modes
- A/T - Slipping/Vehicle Does Not Move After Rebuild
- A/T - Low OR No Line Pressure Rise/Worn Throttle Cam
- A/T - 4EAT, G4A-EL Engine Stalls In Drive
- A/T - Reverse Piston Return Spring Revised
- A/T - G4AEL/4EAT DTC 60, 61, 62, or 63/Pinched Wires
- A/T - Drive Axle and Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications
- A/T - G4A-EL, 4EAT Engagement Problems
- A/T - G4A-EL and F4EAT Trouble Code Identification
- 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
- Maintenance Monitor - Service Interval Light Resetting
- `Tail Lamp Out Warning Lamp' - Erroneously ON
- A/T - 4EAT Fluid Inspection/Line Pressure Adjustment
- A/T - Mercon V ATF Usage
- A/T Manual Shift Light - Intermittent Display
- A/T - 4EAT No 3-4 Upshift/No 2-1 Downshift
- Speed Control - Abnormal Operation When Hot
- Speedometer - Service Replacements With Pre-Set Mileage
- Engine - New Gasket Sealer
- Engine - Normal Oil Consumption
- Wire Harness Terminal and Connector - Service Kit
- Fuel System - Technician's Glossary
- A/T - 4EAT Self Test Diagnosis
- A/T - 4EAT Diagnosis Procedure Manual Revision
- A/T - 4EAT Diagnostic Procedure
- A/T - 4EAT Diagnosis Procedure
- Paint - Cosmetic Damage From Airborn Materials
- Paint - Preparation Procedure And MSDS Information
- 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
- Electrical Diode - Identification and Replacement
- A/T - 4EAT Harsh/Delayed Shifts
- A/T - 4EAT Harsh or Delayed Shifts
- Antilock Brakes - Removal/Installation Revision
- Premium Sound Amplifier Location - Manual Correction
- 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
- Cowl - Water Leak On Front Carpet
- M/T - Will Not Hold In Reverse Gear
- Air Conditioning - O Ring Removal Service Tip
- A/C Evaporator - Condensation Leak Onto the Carpet
- A/C Evaporator - Condensate Leaks
- Front Door Glass - Rattles When Partially Open
- A/T Torque Specifcation - Manual Revisions
- Evaporator Case - Water Leaks Into Passenger Compartment
- Sunroof Weatherstrip - White Chalky Wax Appearance
- Vehicle Storage - Maintenance Tips
- Brakes - New Silicone Compound/Grease
- Engine - Idle Speed Varies Under Electrical Load
- Engine - Rough Idle/Hesitation/Backfire/Stalling
- Fuel - California Reformulated Gasoline
- Fuel - Volatility Related Driveability Concerns
- Seat Leather - Cleaning Procedure Tips
- Driver's Power Seat - Fore And Aft Looseness