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Speedometer Needle - Fluctuation

90ford22 SPEEDOMETER - NEEDLE FLUCTUATIONS DURING LOW SPEED OPERATION - MODELS WITH BASE INSTRUMENT

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Article No. 90-15-7
FORD: 1990 THUNDERBIRD

LINCOLN-MERCURY: 1990 COUGAR



ISSUE: Speedometer needle fluctuation may occur during initial acceleration or when the car slows to about 5 to 10 mph (8 to 16 km/h). The speedometer needle could jump between 15 to 20 mph (24 to 32 km/h). This is caused by electrical spikes from the speed sensor input to the speedometer.

ACTION: Install a new speed sensor (E9LZ-9E731-A). Refer to the 1990 Thunderbird/Cougar Shop Manual, Page 37-05-7, for service details.
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: None
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Basic Warranty Coverage
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
901507A Install Speed Sensor 0.3 Hr.
DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO. CONDITION CODE
9E731 09
OASIS CODES: 2300, 2310
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