Powertrain Management: Technical Service Bulletins

• Recalls
  • Recall 89V234000: Air Inlet Tube Replacement
  • Recall 90V044000: Air Inlet Tube Replacement
• Customer Interest
  • Engine - Hard Cold Starts/Hesitation/Stalls On Start-Up
    • Overview
    • Procedures, Warranty and Labor
    • Idle Speed Adjustment
    • Procedure # 1
    • Procedure # 2 Idle Air By-Pass Valve Cleaning Only
    • Warranty Coverage
    • Labor Standards Operations
    • Operation Description
  • Fuel Pump - Whine Heard Through Radio Speakers
  • Audio System - Whining/Buzzing Noise From Speakers
    • Overview
    • Service Procedure
  • Engine - Lean Driveability Symptoms
  • Instrument Cluster Warning Lights - Dimly Lit
  • Engine - Rough Idle/Hesitation/Backfire/Stalling
• By Symptom
  • Customer Interest
    • Engine - Hard Cold Starts/Hesitation/Stalls On Start-Up
      • Overview
      • Procedures, Warranty and Labor
      • Idle Speed Adjustment
      • Procedure # 1
      • Procedure # 2 Idle Air By-Pass Valve Cleaning Only
      • Warranty Coverage
      • Labor Standards Operations
      • Operation Description
    • Fuel Pump - Whine Heard Through Radio Speakers
    • Audio System - Whining/Buzzing Noise From Speakers
      • Overview
      • Service Procedure
    • Engine - Lean Driveability Symptoms
    • Instrument Cluster Warning Lights - Dimly Lit
    • Engine - Rough Idle/Hesitation/Backfire/Stalling
  • Driveability
    • Engine - Hard Cold Starts/Hesitation/Stalls On Start-Up
      • Overview
      • Procedures, Warranty and Labor
      • Idle Speed Adjustment
      • Procedure # 1
      • Procedure # 2 Idle Air By-Pass Valve Cleaning Only
      • Warranty Coverage
      • Labor Standards Operations
      • Operation Description
    • Engine - Lean Driveability Symptoms
    • Engine - Rough Idle/Hesitation/Backfire/Stalling
  • False instrument warning light/gauges
    • Instrument Cluster Warning Lights - Dimly Lit
  • Noise
    • Fuel Pump - Whine Heard Through Radio Speakers
    • Audio System - Whining/Buzzing Noise From Speakers
      • Overview
      • Service Procedure
  • Poor performance
    • Engine - Rough Idle/Hesitation/Backfire/Stalling
  • Recalls
    • Recall 89V234000: Air Inlet Tube Replacement
    • Recall 90V044000: Air Inlet Tube Replacement
• All Technical Service Bulletins
  • Driveability TSB's - Summary
    • Overview
    • 1.3L
    • 1.6L
    • 1.6L EFI Turbo
    • 1.9L CFI
    • 1.9L EFI
    • 2.0L
    • 2.2L
    • 2.3L
    • 2.3L EFI Turbo
    • 2.3L HSC
    • 2.5L CFI
    • 2.5L HSC
    • 2.8L EFI
    • 2.9L EFI
    • 3.0L
    • 3.8L
    • 4.9L
    • 5.0L
    • 5.8L
    • 6.9L Diesel
    • 7.3L Diesel
    • 7.5L
  • Engine - Hard Cold Starts/Hesitation/Stalls On Start-Up
    • Overview
    • Procedures, Warranty and Labor
    • Idle Speed Adjustment
    • Procedure # 1
    • Procedure # 2 Idle Air By-Pass Valve Cleaning Only
    • Warranty Coverage
    • Labor Standards Operations
    • Operation Description
  • Fuel Pump/Sender - Defective Parts Return
    • Remanufacturer Letter # 1
    • Remanufacturer Letter # 2
    • Dealer Letter # 1
    • Dealer Letter # 3
  • Fuel Pump - Whine Heard Through Radio Speakers
  • Audio System - Whining/Buzzing Noise From Speakers
    • Overview
    • Service Procedure
  • Fuel Injector - New Cleaning Method
  • Fuel Injector Cleaner - Parts and Service Tips
  • Body/Frame - Arc Welding Precautions
  • EGO Sensors - Silicone Contamination
  • Engine - Lean Driveability Symptoms
  • EEC IV Quick Test - Code 16 Set
  • Instrument Cluster Warning Lights - Dimly Lit
  • Nylon Fuel Lines - Servicing Procedure
  • Fuel Tank - Thud or Clunk Sound
  • Accelerator Cable - Service Procedures/Tips
  • EEC IV EGR Pinpoint Test - Manual Correction
  • DIS Connector Pin Numbers - Manual Revision
  • EEC IV - Revised Pinpoint Test Steps
  • IDM and Spark Timing Diagnosis - Manual Revision
  • Fuel Sender Assemblies - Now Available For Service
  • Emission Control System - Technician's Glossary
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  • Wiring Circuit 16 Wire Color - Revision
  • EEC Connector - Color Code Changes
  • EEC System Electrical Schematic - Manual Revision
  • Electronic Modules - Protection From Static Electricity
  • Vehicle - Welding Precautions
  • Electrical/Electronic/Fuel Induction - Glossary
    • Overview
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  • Engine - Water Entry Through Air Intake System
  • Recall 89V234000: Air Inlet Tube Replacement
  • Recall 90V044000: Air Inlet Tube Replacement
  • Octane Adjust Shorting Bar - Revised Procedures
    • Overview
    • 1989 Note, Remember and Pinpoint Test Schematic
    • 1990 Application, Component Location and Wire Color
    • 1991 Diagnosis By Symptom Chart
    • 1991 Pinpoint Test Note
    • 1991 Test Step KP1 Thru KP11
  • Fuel System - Fuel Stabilizer For Extended Storage
  • Fuel Economy - Customer Expectation vs. Vehicle Usage
  • Engine - Rough Idle/Hesitation/Backfire/Stalling
  • Ignition Timing Procedure - Manual Update
  • Engine - Valve Clearance Manual Revisions
    • Overview
    • 1988 Ranger 2.9L V-6 Engine
    • 1990 Ranger/Bronco II - Engine-2.9L V-6
    • 1989 Ranger - 2.9L V-6 Engine
  • Fuel - California Reformulated Gasoline
  • Fuel - Volatility Related Driveability Concerns