Repair and Diagnosis: Technical Service Bulletins
- How to Find Technical Service Bulletins by Category/Symptom
- Recalls
- Recall 82V124001: Fuel Pump Diode Defect
- Recall 82V124000: Fuel Pump Circuit Modification
- Recall 83V047000: Fender Apron Bolt Replacement
- recall 82V105000: Hood Spring Detachment
- Recall 93E039000: Incorrect Glass Markings
- Recall 84V065000: Water Separator Shield Installation
- recall 82V104000: Rear Axle Nut Inspection
- Recall 83V028000: Parking Pawl Actuating Rod Assembly
- Recall 82V127000: Fuel Tank Shield Installation
- Customer Interest
- Engine - Oil Consumption
- Fuel Pump - Buzzing/Humming After Engine Shut Down
- Fuel Filter - Engine Hesitation/Power Sag
- Fuel System - Fuel Starvation and Hard Start
- Front Disc Brakes - Squealing Noise
- Brakes - Soft Pedal Feel/Pull/Irregular Wear
- Brakes - Shudder While Braking
- Brakes (Rear) - Accelerated Wear
- Steering Gear - Leak At the Input Shaft
- Power Steering Pump - Leakage At Dipstick Cap
- A/C - Temperature Control Cable Disengagement
- Crossmember - Powertrain Moan/Drone Noise
- Frame/Crossmember - Snapping/Popping Noise
- Ball Joint - Clunk Noise From Front End
- Rear Axle - Dog Tracking
- Auxiliary Rear Springs - Slapping/Banging Noise
- Wheels- Lug Nuts Bind On Studs
- Frame - Popping or Creaking Noise
- Door Lock Cylinder - Loose in Replacement Door
- Driveline - Clunk/Grunt Noise On Start Up
- Clutch - Release Bearing Squeak/Scrape
- A/T - AOD Fluid Leak
- A/T - Oil Cooler Overheating During Cold Weather
- A/T - AOD, Harsh Down Shifts
- Clutch - Slippage
- Dash Panel - Cracking At the Clutch Master Cylinder
- Engine - Lack of Power and/or No Start Condition
- EVP Sensor - Rough Engine Idle/Stalling
- Front Disc Brakes - Clunk During Braking
- Battery Ground Cable - Damaged/Hard Engine Starting
- Instrument Cluster Warning Lights - Dimly Lit
- Ignition System - Weak/No Spark
- Engine/Ignition - No Start Condition
- Ignition Coil - Stumbles/Stalls/Noise In Radio
- Fuel Supply Hose - Fuel Starvation
- Accelerator Linkage - Raspy/Sticky
- Engine - Poor Performance/Spark Knock/Exhaust Backfire
- Engine - Lacks Power At Full Throttle
- Choke Tube - Choke Loading/Rough Idle On Warm Up
- Brakes - Shudder and Vibration On Application
- A/C Suction Hose - Vibration Noise
- Engine/Front Crankshaft Seal - Oil Leaks
- Pick-Up Box - Leans To One Side
- Chassis Components - Surface Rust/Corrosion
- Body/Frame - Booming Noise
- Power Door Locks - Are Inoperative
- Steering - Pulls Left When Braking
- Driveshaft Slip Yoke - Driveline Clunk
- Manual Vent Windows - Difficult to Open
- Wiper/Washer - Low Fluid Warning Light Stays On
- Electric Mirror Glass - Loose
- Exterior Mirror - Loose
- Exterior Mirror - Vibration
- A/T - No 3rd to 4th Gear Upshift or Slipping 4th Gear
- M/T - T19 Disengagement From Gear
- A/T - Synthetic Fluid Availability
- Fuel System - Low Power/Hesitation/Stumble
- Clutch Pedal - Slow Return In Extreme Cold
- Clutch/Dash Panel - High Effort/Cracking
- Front Axle Slip Yoke - Damaged/Contaminated
- Door/Vent Windows - Excessive Efforts to Open
- A/C System - Chemical/Refrigerator Type Odor
- Engine - Hard Start After Hot Soak
- A/T - AOD No Forward Drive Condition
- Muffler - Heat Shield Noise/Rattle
- Stereo Cassette - Ignition Noise/Alternator Whine
- A/T Oil Pan - Pipe Plug Fluid Leakage
- M/T Vent - T19, Oil Leaks From Breather Vent
- Axle - Rear Axle Vent Lubricant Leaks
- Front Drive Axle - Leaks Lubricant From Vent
- M/T - T19 Leaks Fluid
- M/T - T19 Shift Lever Shake/Looseness
- Transfer Case - NP208, Accelerated Wear
- Shift Lever Knob - Pulls Off
- Brakes (Rear) - Sensitivity
- Transfer Case - Ratcheting Noise
- Transfer Case - 4WD to 2WD Jump Out Condition
- Steering/Alignment - Vehicle Drift/Pull
- Steering - Drift/Pull
- Steering - Pulling or Drifting
- Steering - Pull or Drift
- Passenger Seat Back - Rattling Noise
- Front Drive Axle - Spindle Seal Premature Wear
- Labor/Parts Updates
- Recommended Repairs
- Seals, Gaskets
- Superceded Bulletins
- 91118 - 05/30/91
- 89311 - 02/08/89
- 891913 - 09/20/89
- 881710 - 08/17/88
- 87513 - 07/29/87
- 85132 - 07/01/85
- 84231 - 11/06/84
- 831915 - 09/20/83
- Windshield and Interior Glass - Fog/Film
- Frame Rivets - Damaged/Loose
- Air Conditioning - Musty or Mildew Type Odors
- A/C System - Musty/Mildew Odors
- A/C - O Ring Removal From Spring Lock Coupling
- Frame - Popping/Creaking noise
- Frame/Suspension - Popping/Creaking Noise
- Front Suspension - Low In Front/Ride Height Kit
- Frame - Rivet Replacement With Bolts, Service Tip
- Frame - Damaged or Loose Rivets
- Frame Crossmember - Snapping/Popping Sounds
- Suspension - Clunk Noise From Ball Joints
- Power Steering Gear - Leak Fluid At the Input Shaft
- Electrical Diode - Identification/Service Replacements
- Brakes - Irregular Pad Wear/Soft Pedal/Pull
- Torque Converter - Metal To Metal Sound
- 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
- Wheels - Proper Lug Torque Procedures
- Brakes - Vibration Prevention Service tip
- 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
- All Technical Service Bulletins
- Super Seal - Concern Diagnosis/Clarification
- Special Specifications - Issue Update
- Overview
- Section 1 General Information
- Section 2 Automatic Transmissions Cars and Trucks
- Section 3 Passenger Car Calibration Specifications
- Engine 1.6L
- Calibration:2-03B-R17 Motorcraft 740 E3GE-9510-Pa
- Calibration:2-03B-R18 Motorcraft 740 E3GE-9510-Pa
- Calibration:2-03B-R20 Motorcraft 740 E3GE-9510-Pa
- Calibration:3-03A-R01 Ford EFI E3EE-9H487-Pb, E3EE-9H487-Pa (Alt.)
- Calibration:3-03A-R05 Ford EFI E3EE-9H487-Pb, E3EE-9H487-Pa (Alt.) Note:See TSB Menu For Additional Supplements
- Calibration:3-03B-R00 Motorcraft 740 E3GE-9510-MA (A/C), E3GE-9510-Ua (Non A/C)
- Calibration:3-03C-R09 Motorcraft 740 E3EE-9510-CA (A/C), E3EE-9510-EA (Non A/C)
- Calibration:3-03G-R00 Motorcraft 740 E3EE-9510-GA (A/C) E3EE-9510-Fa (Non A/C)
- Calibration:3-03G-R10 Motorcraft 740 E3EE-9510-GB (A/C), E3EE-9510-FB (Non A/C)
- Calibration:3-03G-R11 Motorcraft 740 E3EE-9510-GB
- Calibration:3-03H-R00 Motorcraft 740 E3GE-9510-NA
- Calibration:3-03H-R01 Motorcraft 740 E3GE-9510-NA
- Calibration:3-03Y-R00 Motorcraft 740 E3GE-9510-CA
- Calibration:3-04A-R01 Ford EFI E3EE-9H487-NB, E3EE-9H487-NA (Alt.)
- Calibration:3-04H-R00 Motorcraft 740 E3GE-9510-Kb (Non A/C)
- Calibration:3-04H-R00 Motorcraft 740 E3GE-9510-LA (A/C)
- Calibration:3-04Q-R00 Motorcraft 740 E3EE-9510-BA (A/C) E3EE-9510-Ka (Non A/C)
- Engine 2.3L
- Engine 3.3L
- Engine 3.8L
- Engine 5.0L
- Engine 1.6L
- Section 4 Truck Calibration Specifications
- Engine:2.0L
- Engine:2.3L
- Calibration:3-49G-R17 Carter YFA E37E-9510-LA
- Calibration:3-49H-R16 Carter YFA E37E-9510-LA
- Calibration:3-49S-R00 Carter YFA E27E-9510-Fa
- Calibration:3-49S-R15 Carter YFA E37E-9510-LA
- Calibration:3-49T-R17 Carter YFA E37E-9510-NA
- Calibration:3-49Y-R17 Carter YFA E37E-9510-Ra
- Calibration:3-50H-R17 Carter YFA E37E-9510-BA
- Calibration:3-50S-R00 Carter YFA E27E-9510-Ha
- Calibration:3-50S-R10 Carter YFA E27E-9510-HB
- Calibration:3-50S-R17 Carter YFA E37E-9510-BA
- Calibration:3-50X-R01 Carter YFA E27E-9510-EB
- Calibration:3-50Y-R17 Carter YFA E37E-9510-Ta
- Engine:4.9L
- Engine:5.0L
- Section 5 Glossary (Abbreviations and Terms)
- Recall/Owner Notification Program - Index Update
- RTV Sealant - Improved Material
- Underhood Production Date Stamp - Relocation
- Air Conditioning - Odor Service Procedure
- A/C System - Service TSB List
- Air Conditioning - Return of Obsolete Filter Kits
- A/C - Filtering Refrigerant After Compressor Replacement
- Steering - Returnability Diagnostics
- Adhesives and Sealants - Availability and Usage
- Engine - Oil Consumption
- Electrical - New Terminal Grease Released For Service
- Fuel Pump - Buzzing/Humming After Engine Shut Down
- TPS Mounting Screws - Hard to Remove
- Power Steering Pump - Changes
- Fuel Filter - Engine Hesitation/Power Sag
- Fuel Filter - Replacement Information
- Fuel System - Fuel Starvation and Hard Start
- Recall 82V124001: Fuel Pump Diode Defect
- Recall 82V124000: Fuel Pump Circuit Modification
- Front Disc Brakes - Squealing Noise
- Brakes - Soft Pedal Feel/Pull/Irregular Wear
- Brakes - Shudder While Braking
- Brakes (Rear) - Accelerated Wear
- A/C - Warner Compressor Clutch Replacement
- A/C - Condensate Reduction
- Heater Core - Leakage Diagnostic Tips
- H/D Manual Steering Gear - Production Change
- Steering Gear - Leak At the Input Shaft
- Power Steering Pump - Leakage At Dipstick Cap
- Oil Consumption - Supplemental Information
- Radiators - Shop Manual Supplement
- Crankshaft Seal - `Snoop' Pressure Checks
- Crankshaft Seal - Leaks, Air Pressure Test
- Engine - Oil Pick Up Tube Installation
- Muffler - Unnecessary Replacement
- Muffler - New Service Parts
- A/C - Temperature Control Cable Disengagement
- Crossmember - Powertrain Moan/Drone Noise
- Frame/Crossmember - Snapping/Popping Noise
- Ball Joint - Clunk Noise From Front End
- Transmission/Transfer Case - Banging When Braking
- Steering - Pull/Drift Diagnostic Procedures
- Rear Axle - Dog Tracking
- Auxiliary Rear Springs - Slapping/Banging Noise
- King Pin - Service Procedure
- Wheels- Lug Nuts Bind On Studs
- Lug Nuts - Proper Installation/Torqueing Procedure
- Frame - Rivet Replacement with Bolts Service Tip
- Frame - Popping or Creaking Noise
- Door Lock Cylinder - Loose in Replacement Door
- Driveline - Clunk/Grunt Noise On Start Up
- Clutch - Improper Parts Substitution
- Clutch - Release Bearing Squeak/Scrape
- Differential Pinion Bolt - Removal Aid
- Rear Axle - Pinion Angle Adjustments
- A/T - AOD Fluid Leak
- A/T - AOD, Revised Front Pump Gasket
- A/T - Oil Cooler Overheating During Cold Weather
- A/T - AOD, Harsh Down Shifts
- Clutch - Slippage
- Dash Panel - Cracking At the Clutch Master Cylinder
- Clutch Slave Cylinder - Attachment Precautions
- Fuel System - Injector Tester/Cleaner Service Tips
- Engine - Lack of Power and/or No Start Condition
- EVP Sensor - Rough Engine Idle/Stalling
- EGR Solenoids - Contamination
- Brake Master Cylinder - Rebuilding Procedure
- Front Disc Brakes - Clunk During Braking
- Auxiliary Battery Relay - Improved Design
- Battery - Test Procedure Using Rotunda Battery Tester
- Alternator - Replacement Precautions
- Battery Ground Cable - Damaged/Hard Engine Starting
- Alternator - Rectifier Bench Test Procedure
- Instrument Cluster Warning Lights - Dimly Lit
- Ignition System Resistance - Manual Revision
- TFI Module/PIP Sensor - New Diagnostic Procedure
- Ignition System - Weak/No Spark
- Engine/Ignition - No Start Condition
- Ignition - Coil Durability/Radio Frequency Interference
- Ignition Coil - Stumbles/Stalls/Noise In Radio
- Carburetor - Throttle Shaft Housing Availability
- Fuel Supply Hose - Fuel Starvation
- Fuel Hoses - Special Material
- Recall 83V047000: Fender Apron Bolt Replacement
- Air Cleaner - Sealing Procedure
- Accelerator Linkage - Raspy/Sticky
- Engine - Poor Performance/Spark Knock/Exhaust Backfire
- High Altitude Performance Calibrations
- Exhaust Air Pump Assembly - Obsolete Part Return
- Engine - Lacks Power At Full Throttle
- Choke Tube - Choke Loading/Rough Idle On Warm Up
- Seat/Shoulder Belts - General Service Information
- Overview
- Section 1 -Identification of Seat Belt System Types For Model Years 1974-1985
- Section 2-Description of Seat Belt System For Model Years 1974-1985
- A.Continuous Loop Three-Point Shoulder/Lap Belt - System With Moveable Tongue and One Retractor - 1976 to Present Cars and Ligh
- B.Dual Retractor Three-Point Shoulder/Lap System - 1974 to 1983 Cars and Light Trucks and 1974 to 1985 Econolines and Club Wago
- C.Two-Point System - Center Front/Rear and Rear Seat Lap Belts
- Section 3-Functional Test Procedure For Shoulder Harness
- Section 4-Functional Test Procedure For Lap Belts and Retractor
- Section 5-Seat Belt Procedure After an Accident
- Section 6-Cleaning Belt Webbing
- Section 7-Service Parts
- Section 8-Service Recalls Involving Seat Belts
- Section 9-TSB's Involving Seat Belts
- Engine Oil Change - Maintenance Schedules
- Oil Filter - Heavy Duty Motorcraft Filter Now Available
- Brake Rotor - Resurfacing
- Brakes - Shudder and Vibration On Application
- Engine - Correct Oil Fill Level
- Starter - Motor Current Draw Revision
- Starter Motor Brushes - Replacement Revision
- Speedometer/Odometer - Inaccurate Readings
- A/C Suction Hose - Vibration Noise
- Engine/Front Crankshaft Seal - Oil Leaks
- Suspension - Vehicle Lean or Spring Sag
- Pick-Up Box - Leans To One Side
- Cab/Pick Up Box - Alignment
- High Strength Steels - Welding Procedures
- Chassis Components - Surface Rust/Corrosion
- Pickup Box - Alignment Procedure
- Body/Frame - Booming Noise
- Paint to Match Parts - Generic Paint Procedure
- Pick Up Box - Accessory Installation Guidelines
- Suspension - Performance Concerns With Campers
- Antitheft Devices - Installation Precautions
- Specifications - Update
- Overview
- Section 1 General Information
- Section 3 Passenger Car Calibration Specifications
- 1.6L Engine
- Calibration:2-03B-R11
- Calibration:2-03B-R17
- Calibration:2-03B-R18
- Calibration:2-03B-R20
- Calibration:3-03A-R12
- Calibration:3-03A-R13
- Calibration:3-03B-R00
- Calibration:3-03A-R13
- Calibration:3-03B-R10
- Calibration:3-03C-R14
- Calibration:3-03G-R11
- Calibration:3-03H-R02
- Calibration:3-03H-R02
- Calibration:3-04A-R10
- Calibration:3-04H-R00
- Calibration:3-04H-R00
- Calibration:3-04H-R00
- Calibration:3-04H-R00
- Calibration:3-04H-R00
- Calibration:3-04Q-R12
- Calibration:3-04Q-R12
- Calibration:3-04T-R00
- Calibration:3-04Y-R00
- Calibration:3-04Y-R00
- 2.3L Engine
- 3.3L Engine
- 3.8L Engine
- 5.0L Engine
- Calibration:2-20H-R00
- Calibration:2-22A-R00
- Calibration:2-22A-R15
- Calibration:2-22A-R17
- Calibration:2-22A-R19
- Calibration:3-21A-R03
- Calibration:2-22Y-R11
- Calibration:3-21A-R11
- Calibration:3-21A-R03
- Calibration:3-21A-R11
- Calibration:3-21A-R14
- Calibration:3-21A-R14
- Calibration:3-21P-R01
- Calibration:3-21P-R01
- Calibration:3-22D-R00
- Calibration:3-22D-R00
- Calibration:3-22W-R00
- Calibration:3-22W-R00
- 1.6L Engine
- Section 4 Truck Calibration Specifications
- Section 5 Liquid Propane Gas Calibration Specifications
- Section 6 Diesel Calibration Specifications
- Emission Control System - Technician's Glossary
- EEC IV - Invalid/Erratic Service Codes
- Electronic Modules - Protection From Static Electricity
- Electrical/Electronic/Fuel Induction - Glossary
- Power Door Locks - Are Inoperative
- Steering - Pulls Left When Braking
- Driveshaft Slip Yoke - Driveline Clunk
- recall 82V105000: Hood Spring Detachment
- Safety Belt - Tongue Cover Now Available
- Tempered Glass - Spotting/Mottled Appearance
- Recall 93E039000: Incorrect Glass Markings
- Manual Vent Windows - Difficult to Open
- Wiper Blade - New Blade Protectors
- Wiper/Washer - Low Fluid Warning Light Stays On
- Electric Mirror Glass - Loose
- Exterior Mirror - Loose
- Exterior Mirror - Vibration
- Engine - Oil Level Checking Procedure
- Coolant Recovery Reservoir - Fill Procedure
- Recycled Engine Coolant - Service Tips
- A/T - No 3rd to 4th Gear Upshift or Slipping 4th Gear
- A/T - AOD, Changes/Interchangeability
- A/T - New Rotunda Fluid Changer Service Tip
- A/T - Clunk/Grunt From Driveline
- A/T - Harsh Reverse Engagements
- A/T - Engine Vacuum Testing
- A/T - How To Use A Pressure Gauge
- A/T - EEC Trouble Codes
- A/T - Diagnostic Trouble Codes for 1983-1992
- A/T - APOD No Forward after Coast Down From 4th Gear
- A/T - Recurrent Sticking Valves/In Line Filters
- A/T - Slipping Or No Third Gear After Overhaul
- A/T - Slipping or No-Shift/Metal Sealing Rings
- A/T - Front Bushing Wear
- A/T - C6 No. 9 Thrust Washer Failure
- A/T - Math Formulas Part I
- A/T - Twenty Steps To Successful Repairs
- A/T - Math Part II
- A/T - Choosing the Right ATF
- M/T - T19, Manual Revision
- M/T - T19 Disengagement From Gear
- Extension Housing Bolts - Revised Service Procedure
- Accessory Drive Belt - Cracking Condition
- M/t - SROD, ATF Usage Recommendation
- A/T - Synthetic Fluid Availability
- A/T, M/T - New `Mercon' Transmission Fluid
- Air Conditioning - Dealer Installed Units
- Fuel Tank Filler Cap - New Design Available
- Fuel Selector Valve- Diagnosis/Replacement
- Recall 84V065000: Water Separator Shield Installation
- Driveability TSB's - Summary
- Oil Leak - Rotunda Black Light Diagnostic Procedures
- Fuel System - Low Power/Hesitation/Stumble
- Wiring - Circuit Number/Color Code Charts
- Wire Harness Terminal and Connector - Service Kit
- Speed Control - New Rotunda Tester Information
- Clutch Pedal - Slow Return In Extreme Cold
- Clutch - Slow/Delayed Return In Cold Weather
- Clutch - Hydraulic System Diagnosis
- Clutch/Dash Panel - High Effort/Cracking
- Clutch System - Diagnosis/Service Tips
- Front Axle Slip Yoke - Damaged/Contaminated
- Door/Vent Windows - Excessive Efforts to Open
- Safety Belts - Service Procedure, Manual Revision
- Paint - Cosmetic Damage From Airborn Materials
- Paint - Cosmetic Surface Service Procedures
- Paint - Preparation Procedure And MSDS Information
- Paint - Iron Particle Removal
- Vehicle - Altitude Compensator Kit
- A/C - Pressure Cycling Switch Diagnostic Procedure
- A/C System - Chemical/Refrigerator Type Odor
- Shift Indicator Light - Production Omission
- Exhaust System - Leak/Noise
- recall 82V104000: Rear Axle Nut Inspection
- Engine - Hard Start After Hot Soak
- A/T - AOD Orifice Control Valve Plug Retainer
- A/T - AOD No Forward Drive Condition
- A/T - AOD Main Control Valve Body Gasket
- A/T - AOD Separator Plate Gasket Changes
- Muffler - Heat Shield Noise/Rattle
- Drivetrain - Lubricant Usage
- Front/Rear Drive Axles - Lubricant Drain/Fill Procedure
- A/T - AOD New Overdrive Band Anchor Pin
- Recall 83V028000: Parking Pawl Actuating Rod Assembly
- Stereo Cassette - Ignition Noise/Alternator Whine
- A/T Oil Pan - Pipe Plug Fluid Leakage
- M/T Vent - T19, Oil Leaks From Breather Vent
- Axle - Rear Axle Vent Lubricant Leaks
- Front Drive Axle - Leaks Lubricant From Vent
- A/C - R12 Refrigerant Substitutes Service Tip
- R-12 Refrigerant - Substitutes
- Air Conditioning - Use of Correct Fluorescent Tracer Dye
- M/T - T19 Leaks Fluid
- M/T - T19 Part Number Correction
- M/T - T19 Shift Lever Shake/Looseness
- Transfer Case - NP208, Accelerated Wear
- Shift Lever Knob - Pulls Off
- A/C Coupling - Cleaning Procedures
- Air Conditioning - O Ring Removal Service Tip
- Brakes (Rear) - Sensitivity
- Transfer Case - Ratcheting Noise
- Recall 82V127000: Fuel Tank Shield Installation
- Transfer Case - 4WD to 2WD Jump Out Condition
- In Tank Fuel Filter - Damage Prevention
- Rotunda Gas Chek Kit - Requires Modification
- Fuel - California Reformulated Gasoline
- Steering/Alignment - Vehicle Drift/Pull
- Steering - Drift/Pull
- Steering - Pulling or Drifting
- Steering - Pull or Drift
- Vehicle - Towing Precautions
- Passenger Seat Back - Rattling Noise
- Front Drive Axle - Spindle Seal Premature Wear