Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Heater - Poor Performance

Article No. 85-17-11


HEATER PERFORMANCE - POOR (6.9L DIESEL) - NEW DESIGN THERMOSTAT

LIGHT TRUCK 1983-85 E AND F-SERIES

A new thermostat (part number E5TZ-8575-C) is available to replace the current thermostat (part number E3TZ-8575-A). The new thermostat (E5TZ-8575-C) is less sensitive to sand and debris clogging.

The new thermostat (E5TZ-8575-C) is particularly applicable to customer concerns of poor heater performance resulting from a clogged thermostat.

The information contained in TSB 84-23-8 should be reviewed to ensure proper diagnosis.

NOTE: Existing dealer stock of E3TZ-8575-A thermostats can be used for non-heater performance related repairs, until exhausted.


PART NUMBER PART NAME CLASS

E5TZ-8575-C Thermostat A


OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: 84-23-8, 84-5-15S (84-14)

WARRANTY STATUS: "INFORMATION ONLY"