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1983 Ford Truck Ranger 4WD L4-140 2.3L SOHC
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Technical Service Bulletin Titles for 1983 Ford Truck Ranger 4WD L4-140 2.3L SOHC
AUGUST 1983 Campaign - Installation of Auxiliary Weight Rating Label
Technical Service Bulletin Titles for 1983 Ford Truck Ranger 4WD L4-140 2.3L SOHC
JULY 2006 A/T - Mercon V ATF Usage
DECEMBER 1998 Electrical - New Terminal Grease Released For Service
SEPTEMBER 1998 Seat Leather - Cleaning Procedure Tips
JUNE 1998 A/C - Filtering Refrigerant After Compressor Replacement
APRIL 1998 Engine - New Gasket Sealer
MARCH 1998 Brakes - New Silicone Compound/Grease
MARCH 1998 Rear Brakes - Grab/Stick On First Few Applications
FEBRUARY 1997 Frame - Rivet Replacement with Bolts Service Tip
AUGUST 1996 A/C - R12 Refrigerant Substitutes Service Tip
JULY 1996 A/C System - Service TSB List
MAY 1996 Fuel - California Reformulated Gasoline
DECEMBER 1995 Door Lock Cylinder - Loose in Replacement Door
SEPTEMBER 1995 Recycled Engine Coolant - Service Tips
AUGUST 1995 A/T - New Rotunda Fluid Changer Service Tip
JULY 1995 Temperature Gauge - Reads Low/Erratic
JUNE 1995 Windshield - Material Usage Procedure
MARCH 1995 Paint - Iron Particle Removal
MARCH 1995 Automatic Hublock - Diagnosis/Service Tips
JANUARY 1995 Air Conditioning - O Ring Removal Service Tip
JANUARY 1995 A/T - C3 Front Seal Update
NOVEMBER 1994 Paint - Preparation Procedure And MSDS Information
JULY 1994 R-12 Refrigerant - Substitutes
APRIL 1994 Frame/Crossmember - Snapping/Popping Noise
MARCH 1994 Cylinder Head Gasket and Bolts - Revised
JANUARY 1994 A/T - C5 Slipping On 1-2 Shift After Rebuild
NOVEMBER 1993 Instrument Cluster Warning Lights - Dimly Lit
NOVEMBER 1993 EGO Sensors - Silicone Contamination
OCTOBER 1993 Air Conditioning - Return of Obsolete Filter Kits
SEPTEMBER 1993 Air Conditioning - Use of Correct Fluorescent Tracer Dye
APRIL 1993 Exterior Clearcoat - Cracking/Eroding/Peeling Off
MARCH 1993 A/C Coupling - Cleaning Procedures
MARCH 1993 Steering Gear - Leak At the Input Shaft
JUNE 1992 Starter Motor Brushes - Replacement Revision
FEBRUARY 1992 A/T - A4LD Converter Channel Spring Addition
JANUARY 1992 Four Wheel Drive (4 X 4) - General Information
JANUARY 1992 A/T - Diagnostic Trouble Codes for 1983-1992
JANUARY 1992 A/T - EEC Trouble Codes
NOVEMBER 1991 A/T - How To Use A Pressure Gauge
JULY 1991 A/C System - Chemical/Refrigerator Type Odor
OCTOBER 1990 A/T - Engine Vacuum Testing
SEPTEMBER 1990 Driveability TSB`s - Summary
AUGUST 1990 Fuel Pump - Buzzing/Humming After Engine Shut Down
FEBRUARY 1990 A/T - Choosing the Right ATF
JANUARY 1990 Duraspark II Ignition - Revised Applications
OCTOBER 1989 Steering - Pull or Drift
OCTOBER 1989 A/T - Math Part II
SEPTEMBER 1989 Wire Harness Terminal and Connector - Service Kit
SEPTEMBER 1989 A/T - Twenty Steps To Successful Repairs
AUGUST 1989 A/T - Math Formulas Part I
JULY 1989 A/C - Pressure Cycling Switch Diagnostic Procedure
JULY 1989 TPS Mounting Screws - Hard to Remove
JUNE 1989 Paint - Cosmetic Damage From Airborn Materials
JUNE 1989 Adhesives & Sealants - Availability and Usage
JUNE 1989 Emission Control System - Technician`s Glossary
JUNE 1989 Windshield - Revised Installation Procedure
MAY 1989 Electrical/Electronic/Fuel Induction - Glossary
APRIL 1989 Drivetrain - Lubricant Usage
JANUARY 1989 Speedometer/Odometer - Inaccurate Readings
DECEMBER 1988 Safety Belt - Tongue Cover Now Available
OCTOBER 1988 M/T - Hard to Shift Gears In Cold Weather
JULY 1988 Safety Belts - Service Procedure, Manual Revision
JULY 1988 A/T - Sprag Rotation
JUNE 1988 Brake Caliper - Rattling Noise
JUNE 1988 Electronic Modules - Protection From Static Electricity
JUNE 1988 Suspension - Performance Concerns With Campers
MARCH 1988 Manual Vent Windows - Difficult to Open
MARCH 1988 Power Door Locks - Are Inoperative
FEBRUARY 1988 A/T - C4/C5 Replacing Forward Drum Oil Rings
JANUARY 1988 Graphic Display - False or No Warnings
JANUARY 1988 A/T - C3 No Reverse After Rebuild
NOVEMBER 1987 Air Conditioning - Odor Service Procedure
NOVEMBER 1987 Rotunda Gas Chek Kit - Requires Modification
NOVEMBER 1987 Driveline - Clunk/Grunt Noise On Start Up
NOVEMBER 1987 A/T - Clunk/Grunt From Driveline
OCTOBER 1987 TFI Module/PIP Sensor - New Diagnostic Procedure
SEPTEMBER 1987 Suspension - Vehicle Lean or Spring Sag
SEPTEMBER 1987 A/T, M/T - New `Mercon` Transmission Fluid
SEPTEMBER 1987 A/T - Front Bushing Wear
AUGUST 1987 Fuel System - Injector Tester/Cleaner Service Tips
AUGUST 1987 A/T - Slipping or No-Shift/Metal Sealing Rings
JULY 1987 Wiring - Circuit Number/Color Code Charts
MARCH 1987 A/T Shifter Assembly - Correct Service Part Usage
JANUARY 1987 EEC Universal Distributor - Drive Gear Removal Tool
JANUARY 1987 Rear Axle - Service Part Usage For Past Model Years
SEPTEMBER 1986 A/T - C3/A4LD - Upshift/Downshift Slippage/Leaks
JUNE 1986 A/T - Synthetic Fluid Availability
MAY 1986 Engine Vacuum System - Starting/Driveability Problems
MAY 1986 Power Steering Pump -Fluid Leaks At Dipstick Cap
FEBRUARY 1986 Antitheft Devices - Installation Precautions
FEBRUARY 1986 Crankshaft Seal - Leaks, Air Pressure Test
JANUARY 1986 Ignition Coil - Stumbles/Stalls/Noise In Radio
JANUARY 1986 Ignition System - Weak/No Spark
JANUARY 1986 Ignition System Resistance - Manual Revision
JANUARY 1986 Exhaust System - Leak/Noise
DECEMBER 1985 Engine - Oil Level Checking Procedure
SEPTEMBER 1985 Engine - Tip-In Stumble After Prolonged Deceleration
AUGUST 1985 Purge Solenoid - Tip-In Stumble After Deceleration
JULY 1985 A/T - Front Pump Support Crescent Casting Appearance
JULY 1985 EGR Solenoids - Contamination
JULY 1985 Steering/Alignment - Vehicle Drift/Pull
JUNE 1985 Alternator - Replacement Precautions
JUNE 1985 EEC IV - Invalid/Erratic Service Codes
MAY 1985 A/T - C5/A4LD Fluid Leak At Vent
MAY 1985 Steering - Vehicle Drift Condition
MAY 1985 Transfer Case - 1350 Revised Oil Pump retainer
MAY 1985 Engine - Excessive Oil Consumption/Wear
MAY 1985 Starter - Motor Current Draw Revision
APRIL 1985 Heater Core - Leakage Diagnostic Tips
APRIL 1985 Right Front Spring Retainer - Noise/Squeak
APRIL 1985 Engine - No Start/Idles Rough/Knock When Cold
MARCH 1985 A/C - Spring Lock Coupling Service
MARCH 1985 Fuel Filter - Replacement Information
MARCH 1985 Clutch - Hydraulic System Diagnosis
MARCH 1985 Front Hub - Revised Automatic Hub locks
MARCH 1985 Oil Leak - Rotunda Black Light Diagnostic Procedures
FEBRUARY 1985 A/C - Warner Compressor Clutch Replacement
FEBRUARY 1985 Distributor Stator - Replacement Procedure
FEBRUARY 1985 Door/Vent Windows - Excessive Efforts to Open
FEBRUARY 1985 Engine - Poor Performance/Rough Idle
FEBRUARY 1985 Power Steering Pump - Leakage At Dipstick Cap
JANUARY 1985 EVP Sensor - Rough Engine Idle/Stalling
JANUARY 1985 Hubcap - Applique Loosening
JANUARY 1985 Seat/Shoulder Belts - General Service Information
JANUARY 1985 Speed Control - New Rotunda Tester Information
JANUARY 1985 A/T - A4LD/C3 Front Pump Support Inspection
JANUARY 1985 A/T - C3 Slipping or No Drive Condition
JANUARY 1985 A/T - C5 Delayed Engagement/Abrupt Apply In Reverse
JANUARY 1985 A/T - Modulator Chart
OCTOBER 1984 Ignition - Coil Durability/Radio Frequency Interference
OCTOBER 1984 Wiper/Washer - Low Fluid Warning Light Stays On
SEPTEMBER 1984 Front Drive Axle - Lube Blow-Out
AUGUST 1984 Windshield - Revised Service Procedure
AUGUST 1984 A/C Controls - Push Button Light Bulb Replacement
AUGUST 1984 Carburetor - Hard Start Flooding or Rough Idle
AUGUST 1984 Engine - Dieseling When Turned OFF
JULY 1984 Windshield - Water Leaks
JUNE 1984 Engine - Rough Running/Lack of Power
MAY 1984 Diagnostic/Service Manual Updates
MAY 1984 Exhaust System - Rattling Noise
MARCH 1984 Differential Pinion Bolt - Removal Aid
FEBRUARY 1984 Transmission Oil Cooler - Transmission Overheating
JANUARY 1984 Alternator - Rectifier Bench Test Procedure
JANUARY 1984 Ignition Coil - Buzz and Clicking At Idle
JANUARY 1984 Paint - Cosmetic Surface Service Procedures
JANUARY 1984 Part Number - Clarification
JANUARY 1984 Fuel/Emissions - Surging Condition
JANUARY 1984 Fuel/Ignition/Emissions - Poor Fuel Economy
JANUARY 1984 Heater - Debris Discharges Through Registers
DECEMBER 1983 Steering Column - Shaft Noise
NOVEMBER 1983 TFI Module - No Start/Intermittent Run
NOVEMBER 1983 A/T Shifter - Bearing Growl Type Noise
NOVEMBER 1983 Transfer Case Yoke Nut - Available Socket Wrenches
OCTOBER 1983 Automatic Transmission Floor Shifter Diagnosis
OCTOBER 1983 Converter Pipe - Rattles/Fractures
OCTOBER 1983 Emissions Diagnosis - Manual Revisions
OCTOBER 1983 Thermactor Divertor Valve - Poor Fuel Economy
SEPTEMBER 1983 Brake Master Cylinder - Rebuilding Procedure
SEPTEMBER 1983 Shift Lever Knob - Pulls Off
SEPTEMBER 1983 Seat Belt - Rattles Against `B` Pillar
AUGUST 1983 Air Cleaner - Engine High Speed Spark Knock
AUGUST 1983 Air Supply Nipple - Broken at Catalytic Converter
AUGUST 1983 Engines - Oil Refill Capacities
AUGUST 1983 Front Bumper - Mounting Bolt Torque Requirements
AUGUST 1983 Inside Door Handles - Air Leaks to Interior
AUGUST 1983 M/T - Clattering Sound in Neutral
AUGUST 1983 Shop Manual Revisions
AUGUST 1983 Tempered Glass - Spotting/Mottled Appearance
AUGUST 1983 Vent Window - Wind Noise
JULY 1983 Engine Oil Change - Maintenance Schedules
JULY 1983 Underhood Production Date Stamp - Relocation
JULY 1983 Crankshaft Seal - `Snoop` Pressure Checks
JULY 1983 Distributor - Surge On Light Acceleration/Steady Speeds
JULY 1983 Grille/Headlamp - Wind Whistle
JUNE 1983 A/T - AOD, Harsh Down Shifts
JUNE 1983 Axle Ring Gear - Shop Manual Correction
JUNE 1983 EGR Valve - Buzzing/Engine Surge
JUNE 1983 Electric Mirror Glass - Loose
JUNE 1983 Engine - Correct Oil Fill Level
JUNE 1983 Engine - VIN Code Correction
JUNE 1983 High Strength Steels - Welding Procedures
JUNE 1983 Maintenance Schedule - Revision
JUNE 1983 RTV Sealant - Improved Material
JUNE 1983 Seals For Rocker Cover, Oil Pan, and Crankshaft
JUNE 1983 Aluminum Wheels - Vibration/Shake
JUNE 1983 Catalytic Converter Heat Shield - Buzz/Rattle Noise
JUNE 1983 Engine - Excessive Oil Consumption
JUNE 1983 Intake Duct - Hesitation/Spark Knock
JUNE 1983 Muffler - Unnecessary Replacement
JUNE 1983 Specifications - Update
MAY 1983 Exhaust - Muffler Condensate
MAY 1983 Power Steering pump - Rotor and `C` Clip Changes
MAY 1983 A/T - C5 Output Shaft Modification
MAY 1983 Wiper Blade - New Blade Protectors
APRIL 1983 Battery - Test Procedure Using Rotunda Battery Tester
APRIL 1983 Front Disc Caliper Pin - Revised Retention Method
APRIL 1983 Accelerator Linkage - Raspy/Sticky
APRIL 1983 Dealer Installed Air Conditioning - Installation
APRIL 1983 PCM - Hesitations/Stumbles When Cold
APRIL 1983 Rear Axle - Dog Tracking
APRIL 1983 Transfer Case - Improved Shifting Into 4L
MARCH 1983 Air Conditioning - Refrigerant Hose Routing
MARCH 1983 Power Steering Pump - Changes
MARCH 1983 A/C Push Button Control - Light Bulb Replacement
MARCH 1983 Air Cleaner - Wing Nut Torque
MARCH 1983 Stabilizer Bars - Required Installation
FEBRUARY 1983 Air Bleed Solenoid - Rough Running/Loads Up
FEBRUARY 1983 Air Conditioning/Heater - Operating Procedures
FEBRUARY 1983 Transfer Case - Linkage Adjustment Procedure
FEBRUARY 1983 Choke - Black Smoke/ Rough Running Engine
FEBRUARY 1983 Cold Spark Hold System - Stumbling Cold Engine
FEBRUARY 1983 Engine/Electronics - Manual Revisions
FEBRUARY 1983 Front/Rear Drive Axles - Lubricant Drain/Fill Procedure
FEBRUARY 1983 Super Seal - Concern Diagnosis/Clarification
FEBRUARY 1983 Recall/Owner Notification Program - Index Update
JANUARY 1983 Engine Oil Pan - Removal/Replacement Procedure
JANUARY 1983 Special Specifications - Issue Update
NOVEMBER 1982 Clutch Release Bearing - Noise Diagnosis
AUGUST 1982 High Altitude Adjustments
JULY 1982 Exhaust - Fluff/Backfire Noise on Deceleration
MAY 1982 Engine - Rough Idle with A/C On in Drive
MAY 1982 Engine - Tip-In Detonation/Spark Knock
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