Repair and Diagnosis: Technical Service Bulletins
- How to Find Technical Service Bulletins by Category/Symptom
- Recalls
- Recall - Firestone Tire Recall
- Recall - Firestone Tire Recall Supplement
- Recall 96V024000: Master Cylinder Stud Cracking
- Recall 96V024001: Brake Master Cylinder Stud Cracking
- Recall 98E010000: Brake Rotor Cracking
- Recall - Front Door Latch Release Cable Replacement
- Recall 92V006000: Door Latch Release Cable Replacement
- Recall 94V167000: Incorrect Quarter Glass Markings
- Recall - Brake Booster Replacement
- Customer Interest
- Vehicle - Pull Or Drift Diagnostics/Service Procedures
- Overview
- Service Procedure
- Pull/Drift Diagnostic Procedure
- Road Test
- 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
- Diagnostic Check List
- Air Conditioning - Musty/Mildew Type Odors
- Power Steering System - Noisy
- Cooling System - Knocking/Thumping Sound
- Fuel Pump - Whine Heard Through Radio Speakers
- Audio System - Whining/Buzzing Noise From Speakers
- Front Brakes - Popping or Clunking Noise
- A/C and Accessory Drive Belt - Breakage/Squeal
- Heater - Poor Heat Distribution On the Driver's Side
- Steering Gear - Leak At the Input Shaft
- Engine - No Start Condition
- Engine - Won't Start
- Heater - Air Flow From Panel During Heavy Acceleration
- Climate Control - Vibration Type Sound
- Driveshaft - Boom/Vibration At 20-65 MPH
- Door Lock Cylinder - Loose in Replacement Door
- M/T Clutch - Growling/Clicking Noise
- Engine - Detonation At Idle or When Hot
- Engine - Hesitation or Stumble On Acceleration
- PCM - MIL ON Intermittently/Codes 173 and 177 Set
- Engine - Rough Idle When Warm
- Engine - Lean Driveability Symptoms
- Rear Brakes - Grab/Stick On First Few Applications
- Brakes - Sticking/Binding/Grabbing
- Alternator - Discharge
- Instrument Cluster Warning Lights - Dimly Lit
- Radio - Engine Ignition Interference On AM/FM Band
- Radio - Poor AM Reception
- Safety Belts - Front/Rear Twisted at `D' Ring
- Temperature Gauge - Reads High
- Temperature Gauge - Fluctuation/Inaccurate
- Speedometer - Indicates High Speed When Cold
- Differential - Chatter On Turns
- Rear View Mirror - Detaches From Windshield
- Armrest Mounting Bracket - Broken
- Front Seat Center Armrest - Loose/Wobbles
- Exhaust System - Buzzing/Rattling Noise
- A/T - Shift Selector Indicates Incorrect Gear
- Paint - Rough Texture and/or Orange/Rust Dots
- Exterior Clearcoat - Cracking/Eroding/Peeling Off
- A/T - A4LD Harsh 2nd - 3rd Gear Backout Upshift
- Front Seat - Clunks On Acceleration/Stops/Turns
- Split Bench - Difficult or No Fore/Aft Adjustment
- Passenger Seat Back - Rattles When Unoccupied
- A/T - Torque Converter Slip/DTC 628/P0741 Set
- Vehicle - Pull Or Drift Diagnostics/Service Procedures
- Chemicals,Additives
- Labor/Parts Updates
- Superceded Bulletins
- 91511 - 03/06/91
- 90148 - 07/05/90
- 90137 - 06/20/90
- 90119 - 05/23/90
- 87716 - 04/08/87
- Frame Rivets - Damaged/Loose
- A/C - Musty and Mildew Type Odors
- A/C - Identification Of Non Approved Refrigerants
- Air Conditioning - Musty Odors
- 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 Evaporator - Leak Test Required For Warranty Claim
- A/C - O Ring Removal From Spring Lock Coupling
- Frame - Rivet Replacement With Bolts, Service Tip
- Power Steering Gear - Leak Fluid At the Input Shaft
- Power Steering Pump - Noise
- Power Steering Pump - 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
- Rear Brakes - Grabbing/Sticking
- Rear Brakes - Grab/Squeal When Cold
- Brakes - Special Lubricant Requirements
- Brake Rotor - Machining With On-Vehicle Equipment
- Front Brakes - Stick/Bind/Grab
- Driveline - Pinging/Creaking When Vehicle Put In Gear
- Driveline - Pinging/Creaking
- Driveline - Ping/Creak When Engaging Transmission
- Driveline - Ping or Creak Noise On Gear Engagement
- Driveline - Pinging/Creaking Noise
- Driveshaft - Boom/Vibration At 20-55 MPH
- Driveline - Vibration or Shudder On Acceleration
- Clutch Disc - Scraping/Rattling/Clicking/Popping
- A/T - New Transmission Cooler Flusher/Service Tip
- A/T - A4LD Shift Position Indicator Misalignment
- Fuel Economy - Customer Expectations Vs. Vehicle Usage
- Fuel - Volatility Related Concerns
- Fuel Economy - Expectations Versus Usage
- Air Intake System - Water Entry/Engine Damage
- Speaker - Whining/Buzzing Noise
- Speakers - Whining/Buzzing Noise
- Fuel Pump - Buzz/Whine Through Radio Speakers
- Fuel Pump - Whine/Buzz Noise Heard In Speakers
- Radio - Whine/Buzz
- Radio - Buzzing/Whining Noise
- Deposit Resistant Fuel Injectors - ID and Application
- Fuel - Volatility Related Driveability Information
- Exhaust System - Buzz or Rattle Noise
- Exhaust System - Buzzing/Rattling Noises
- Exhaust System - Rattling/Buzzing Noise
- Cooling System - Knock/Thump Heard Inside Car
- Cooling System - Knock/Thump Noise
- Heater Core - Repeated Failure
- Cooling System - Diagnosis Procedure
- Temperature Gauge - Fluctuates/Inaccurate
- Engine Oil Pan - Oil Leaks After Repair
- Engine - Oil Leak From Oil Pan Gasket
- 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 Compressor - FX 15 Belt Noise/Failure
- A/C - Refrigerant Filtering Tips
- A/C Drive Belt - Squealing Noise
- A/C - Refrigerant Filtering Service Tips
- A/C System - Refrigerant Filtering Service Tips
- Brake/Steering - Pull/Drift Diagnostic Procedure
- Chrome Wheels - Red/Rusty Appearance
- Wheels - Proper Lug Torque Procedures
- Brakes - Vibration Prevention Service tip
- Propylene Glycol Coolant - Recommendations
- 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 - Hesitation/Rough Idle/Stall
- Radio - Ignition Static
- All Technical Service Bulletins
- Vehicle - Towing Behind RVs Guidelines
- Vehicle - Pull Or Drift Diagnostics/Service Procedures
- Overview
- Service Procedure
- Pull/Drift Diagnostic Procedure
- Road Test
- 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
- Diagnostic Check List
- A/C System - Service TSB List
- Air Conditioning - R12 to R134A Retrofit Kit
- Air Conditioning - Musty/Mildew Type Odors
- Air Conditioning - Return of Obsolete Filter Kits
- A/C - Filtering Refrigerant After Compressor Replacement
- Power Steering System - Noisy
- Engine Gasket Surface - Cleaning Procedures
- Engine - Repair Tips to Avoid Potential Damage
- Cooling System - Knocking/Thumping Sound
- Electrical - New Terminal Grease Released For Service
- Fuel Pump - Whine Heard Through Radio Speakers
- Audio System - Whining/Buzzing Noise From Speakers
- Front Brakes - Popping or Clunking Noise
- A/C Compressor - Oil Recovery/Measuring Procedures
- A/C Compressor - Oil Recovery and Measuring Procedure
- A/C and Accessory Drive Belt - Breakage/Squeal
- Heater - Poor Heat Distribution On the Driver's Side
- A/C Clutch - Slips At High Ambient Temperature
- Air Conditioning - Approved Flushing Procedures
- Steering Gear - Leak At the Input Shaft
- Engine - No Start Condition
- Cooling System - New System Diagnostics
- Cooling Fan Blade - Revised Design Available
- Engine - Won't Start
- Heater - Air Flow From Panel During Heavy Acceleration
- Climate Control - Vibration Type Sound
- A/C - FX15 Clutch Application Chart
- Driveshaft - Boom/Vibration At 20-65 MPH
- Recall - Firestone Tire Recall
- Recall - Firestone Tire Recall Supplement
- Lug Nuts - Proper Installation/Torqueing Procedure
- Frame - Rivet Replacement with Bolts Service Tip
- Door Lock Cylinder - Loose in Replacement Door
- Four Wheel Drive (4 X 4) - General Information
- Torque Converter - Cleaning and Replacement Guidelines
- A/T - Cooler Flushing Service Tips
- A/T Torque Converter - Leak Test Procedure
- M/T Clutch - Growling/Clicking Noise
- Universal Joint - Greasable Design Availability
- Deposit Resistant Fuel Injectors - Identification
- Fuel Injectors - Non Warranty Reimbursement Testing
- Engine - Detonation At Idle or When Hot
- Engine - Hesitation or Stumble On Acceleration
- PCM - MIL ON Intermittently/Codes 173 and 177 Set
- Engine - Rough Idle When Warm
- Heated Exhaust Gas Oxygen Sensor - Application Chart
- EGO Sensors - Silicone Contamination
- Mass Air Flow Sensor - Assembly Replacement
- Engine - Lean Driveability Symptoms
- Rear Brakes - Grab/Stick On First Few Applications
- Brake Computer Module - Obsolete Service Part Return
- Antilock Brakes - Service Tips
- Recall 96V024000: Master Cylinder Stud Cracking
- Recall 96V024001: Brake Master Cylinder Stud Cracking
- Brakes - Sticking/Binding/Grabbing
- Alternator - Discharge
- Starter Solenoids and Drives - Obsolete Parts Return
- Instrument Cluster Warning Lights - Dimly Lit
- Radio - Engine Ignition Interference On AM/FM Band
- Nylon Fuel Lines - Servicing Procedure
- Fuel Tank - Thud or Clunk Sound
- Accelerator Cable - Service Procedures/Tips
- Radio - Poor AM Reception
- Safety Belts - Front/Rear Twisted at `D' Ring
- Brake Rotor - Machining Equipment/Warranty Information
- Recall 98E010000: Brake Rotor Cracking
- Ignition System Diagnostics - Revision
- Overview
- 8A-1 Ignition System Application
- 8A-73 Mustang DIS No Start
- 8A-87 IDM Open, High or LT Coil Pack Failure, Code 218
- 8A-30 DIS No Start and/or Code 224 Coil Failure
- 8A-103 DIS Code 213/412 or No Code and Lack of Power
- 8A-175 SEFI-SHO and DIS Diagnostics By Code and Symptom
- 8A-179 SEFI Sc DIS No Start
- 8A-187 IDM Low or CID to DIS Open, Code 212
- SEFI Sc DIS Code: 215, 216 or 217 Coil Failure
- Temperature Gauge - Reads High
- Temperature Gauge - Fluctuation/Inaccurate
- Temperature Gauge - Reads Low/Erratic
- Speedometer - Indicates High Speed When Cold
- Engine - Oil Pan Gasket Replacement Revision
- Rear Anti-Lock Brakes - Adverse Characteristics
- Front Drive Axle - Identification Tags
- Emission Control - Part/System Name Standardization
- MIL ON/No Codes Set Explanation
- EEC IV - Self Test Codes and MIL Service Tips
- Overview
- Overview of Three Digit EEC-IV Self-Test Codes
- 1) Technician Not Familiar With Self-Test Code Output
- 2) Inadvertent Erasure of Continuous Memory Self-Test Codes
- 3) Concern Setting Continious Memory Code Isn't Present
- 4) Grounded STO/MIL Circuit
- 5) Engine Running In Hlos
- 6) Misinterpretation of MIL Bulb Check
- 7) MIL Flashes During Self-Test
- 8) Processor KAM Is Erased or Fails
- 9) Damaged Star Tester
- 10) KOEO Processor Ram Test Failed
- 11) Intermittent VSS Fault Detected In Wiggle Mode
- 12) IDM Pulswidth Not Recognized By Processor (EDIS Vehicles)
- 13) Intermittent Ignition System Fault
- 14) Intermittent Open STI Circuit
- 15) Power Lost to EEC Processor
- 16) Other Warning Lamps Mistaken For MIL
- 17) Development Testing /Wrong Processor Released to Production
- Automatic Hublock - Diagnosis/Service Tips
- Differential - Chatter On Turns
- Door Latch Release - Repair Kit Parts Purge
- Recall - Front Door Latch Release Cable Replacement
- Recall 92V006000: Door Latch Release Cable Replacement
- Windshield - Material Usage Procedure
- Windshield/Interior Glass - Fog/Film
- Glass - Iridescence or Mottling In Tempered Glass
- Rear View Mirror - Detaches From Windshield
- Rear View Mirror - Reattachment
- Armrest Mounting Bracket - Broken
- Front Seat Center Armrest - Loose/Wobbles
- Motor Oil - Viscosity Grade Recommendation
- Cooling System - Proper Fluid Concentrations
- Recycled Engine Coolant - Service Tips
- Engine Coolant - Propylene Glycol Recommendations
- Exhaust System - Buzzing/Rattling Noise
- Brake Hoses - Wet Appearance
- A/T - A4LD One Way Clutch Service
- A/T - A4LD/4R44E/5R55E New Center Support
- A/T - A4LD Converter Channel Spring Addition
- A/T - New Rotunda Fluid Changer Service Tip
- A/T - In Line Fluid Filter Kit
- A/T - Transmission Flush and Fill Tool Available
- A/T - A4LD Slipping or Soft Shifts After Rebuild
- A/T - A4LD Front Seal Blow Out
- A/T - Engine Vacuum Testing
- A/T - Slips or No 3 or Reverse, 2-3 Flare
- A/T - A4LD No Reverse After Rebuild
- A/T - A4LD No Movement After Rebuild
- A/T - How To Use A Pressure Gauge
- A/T - Diagnostic Trouble Codes for 1983-1992
- A/T - A4LD No 4th Gear
- A/T - A4LD No Reverse
- A/T - A4LD 4-3 Gear Flare, No Engagement in O/D
- A/T - Pump Damage After Overhaul
- A/T - Binding Condition In Park
- A/T - E40D Second Gear Starts
- A/T - A4LD Cooler Line Fittings
- A/T - A4LD Bellhousing and Pump Interchange
- A/T - A4LD, 4R44E/4R55E Pump Interchangeability
- A/T - A4LD Support Ring Identification
- A/T - E40D Shifts 1-2-3 Below 15 MPH
- A/T - A4LD/C3 Front Pump Support Inspection
- 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
- A/T - Mercon V ATF Usage
- A/T - Shift Selector Indicates Incorrect Gear
- A/C - FX 15 Compressor Clutch Shaft and Hub Assembly
- Engine - Water Entry Through Air Intake System
- Engine - New Gasket Sealer
- Wire Harness - Terminal Repair Kit
- Fuel System - Fuel Stabilizer For Extended Storage
- Fuel Economy - Customer Expectation vs. Vehicle Usage
- Recall 94V167000: Incorrect Quarter Glass Markings
- Plastic Credit Card Keys - Cutting Procedure
- Paint Codes - New Identification Labels
- Paint - Preparation Procedure And MSDS Information
- Paint - Rough Texture and/or Orange/Rust Dots
- 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
- Running Boards - Noise/Vibration Installation Tips
- Headlamp - Horizontal Adjuster Difficult Access
- A/T - A4LD Harsh 2nd - 3rd Gear Backout Upshift
- Hood Lamp Switch - Revised
- Front Seat - Clunks On Acceleration/Stops/Turns
- Recall - Brake Booster Replacement
- 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
- Split Bench - Difficult or No Fore/Aft Adjustment
- Air Conditioning - O Ring Removal Service Tip
- A/C - New Refrigerant O-Rings
- A/C O Ring - Availability and Applications
- A/C - New O Ring Applications
- Headrest Guide Rod Sleeve - Service Procedure
- Brakes - New Silicone Compound/Grease
- Fuel - California Reformulated Gasoline
- Fuel - Volatility Related Driveability Concerns
- Front End Alignment - Service Procedures
- A/C - Adding Refrigerant Oil Service Tip
- A/C Compressor - Service Tips
- Seat Leather - Cleaning Procedure Tips
- Passenger Seat Back - Rattles When Unoccupied
- M/T - Mercon(R) V ATF Usage Information
- A/T - Torque Converter Slip/DTC 628/P0741 Set