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1985 Ford Midsize LTD V6-232 3.8L
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Technical Service Bulletin Titles for 1985 Ford Midsize LTD V6-232 3.8L
AUGUST 1989 Recall - Thermactor Air Bypass Kit Installation
APRIL 1989 Recall - Catalytic Convertor and Y-Pipe Replacement
Technical Service Bulletin Titles for 1985 Ford Midsize LTD V6-232 3.8L
FEBRUARY 1988 Campaign - Heater/Engine Bypass Hose Replacement
Technical Service Bulletin Titles for 1985 Ford Midsize LTD V6-232 3.8L
SEPTEMBER 1999 A/C - Identification of Non Approved Refrigerants
JUNE 1998 A/C - Filtering Refrigerant After Compressor Replacement
MARCH 1998 Lug Nuts - Proper Installation/Torqueing Procedure
DECEMBER 1996 Torque Converter - Cleaning and Replacement Guidelines
NOVEMBER 1996 A/T Torque Converter - Leak Test Procedure
NOVEMBER 1996 Electrical Diode - Identification and Replacement
OCTOBER 1996 Windshield/Interior Glass - Fog/Film
AUGUST 1996 A/C - R12 Refrigerant Substitutes Service Tip
JULY 1996 A/C System - Service TSB List
MAY 1996 Fuel - California Reformulated Gasoline
SEPTEMBER 1995 Air Conditioning - Approved Flushing Procedures
SEPTEMBER 1995 Recycled Engine Coolant - Service Tips
AUGUST 1995 A/T - New Rotunda Fluid Changer Service Tip
JANUARY 1995 Air Conditioning - O Ring Removal Service Tip
JULY 1994 R-12 Refrigerant - Substitutes
JANUARY 1994 A/T - AODE Cooler Return Line Filter Installation
JANUARY 1994 A/T - C5 Slipping On 1-2 Shift After Rebuild
DECEMBER 1993 Heated Backlite - Inoperative
NOVEMBER 1993 Cooling System - New System Diagnostics
NOVEMBER 1993 A/T - AOD Diagnostic Information
NOVEMBER 1993 EGO Sensors - Silicone Contamination
OCTOBER 1993 Air Conditioning - Return of Obsolete Filter Kits
OCTOBER 1993 Glass - Iridescence or Mottling In Tempered Glass
SEPTEMBER 1993 Air Conditioning - Use of Correct Fluorescent Tracer Dye
MARCH 1993 A/C Coupling - Cleaning Procedures
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
OCTOBER 1991 A/C - New Refrigerant O-Rings
SEPTEMBER 1991 Exterior Paint - Comprehensive Repair Procedures
AUGUST 1991 Radio/Two-Way Communications - Whine/Buzz
JULY 1991 A/C System - Chemical/Refrigerator Type Odor
JULY 1991 A/T - AOD Direct Clutch Failure/Excessive Case Bore Wear
MAY 1991 Battery - No Engine Crank/Low Battery Charge
MAY 1991 Battery - Test Procedure
MAY 1991 A/C - R12 Refrigerant Service Tips
APRIL 1991 Engine - Rough Idle/Hesitation/Backfire/Stalling
MARCH 1991 Electric Rear Window Defroster - Inoperative
MARCH 1991 A/T - AOD 4th Gear Complaints
OCTOBER 1990 Brakes - Intermittent Brake Squeal
OCTOBER 1990 A/T - Engine Vacuum Testing
SEPTEMBER 1990 Driveability TSB`s - Summary
SEPTEMBER 1990 Ignition Timing Procedure - Manual Update
JUNE 1990 Wheels - Loss Of Balance Weights
FEBRUARY 1990 A/T - Choosing the Right ATF
DECEMBER 1989 A/C - Musty Odor Coming From Vents
NOVEMBER 1989 A/T - AOD Separator Plate Gasket Changes
OCTOBER 1989 A/T - Math Part II
SEPTEMBER 1989 Brakes - Noise Diagosis/Repair TSB Sumary
SEPTEMBER 1989 Wire Harness Terminal and Connector - Service Kit
SEPTEMBER 1989 Air Supply Control Valves Revision On Manual
SEPTEMBER 1989 EVP Sensor - Manual Revision
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 A/T - AOD Governor Pressure Leaks
JUNE 1989 Paint - Cosmetic Damage From Airborn Materials
JUNE 1989 A/T - Rear Planet Failure/Lack Of Lubrication
JUNE 1989 Adhesives & Sealants - Availability and Usage
JUNE 1989 Emission Control System - Technician`s Glossary
MAY 1989 Fuel System - Technician`s Glossary
MAY 1989 Electrical/Electronic/Fuel Induction - Glossary
APRIL 1989 A/T - AOD No Manual Low Gear
MARCH 1989 Ignition System - Diagnostics Manual Correction
MARCH 1989 A/T - AOD 3-4 Accumulator Change
JANUARY 1989 Speedometer/Odometer - Inaccurate Readings
JANUARY 1989 MAP and BAP Sensor - Application Chart
DECEMBER 1988 Safety Belt - Tongue Cover Now Available
SEPTEMBER 1988 A/T - AOD Failure In Rear Of Transmission/No Lubrication
SEPTEMBER 1988 A/T - AOD Kills Engine In Reverse and/or Forward Gears
JULY 1988 EEC IV Emissions Diagnosis - Supplemental Information
JULY 1988 Safety Belts - Service Procedure, Manual Revision
JULY 1988 Vent Windows - May Stick to Weatherstrip
JULY 1988 A/T - Sprag Rotation
JUNE 1988 Electronic Modules - Protection From Static Electricity
JUNE 1988 A/T - Harsh 1-2 Upshift or Slide Bump 1-2 Upshift
MAY 1988 A/T - AOD Loss of Governor Pressure Through Valve Body
APRIL 1988 Engine - Oil Dipstick May Not Be Read Correctly
MARCH 1988 A/T - AOD Slip/Bump On Upshift/Downshift
FEBRUARY 1988 A/T - AOD Burned Overdrive Band/End Play after Rebuild
FEBRUARY 1988 A/T - C4/C5 Replacing Forward Drum Oil Rings
NOVEMBER 1987 Air Conditioning - Odor Service Procedure
NOVEMBER 1987 Polycast Wheels - Paint Chipping or Peeling
NOVEMBER 1987 Rotunda Gas Chek Kit - Requires Modification
OCTOBER 1987 TFI Module/PIP Sensor - New Diagnostic Procedure
OCTOBER 1987 Engine/Ignition - No Start Condition
SEPTEMBER 1987 A/T - Fluid Leak At the Cooler Line Connections
SEPTEMBER 1987 A/T, M/T - New `Mercon` Transmission Fluid
SEPTEMBER 1987 EEC IV Pinpoint Test - Shop Manual Correction
SEPTEMBER 1987 A/T - Front Bushing Wear
AUGUST 1987 Fuel System - Injector Tester/Cleaner Service Tips
AUGUST 1987 A/T - AOD No Fourth Gear
AUGUST 1987 A/T - Slipping or No-Shift/Metal Sealing Rings
JULY 1987 Wiring - Circuit Number/Color Code Charts
JUNE 1987 Electric Fuel Pump - New Service Procedure
JUNE 1987 A/T - AOD High Pitched Noise In All Ranges
JUNE 1987 Manual Vent Windows - Hard to Open
MAY 1987 Engine - Light Surging/Bucking On Deceleration
APRIL 1987 A/C - New `Tee` Type Service Adapter Tool
APRIL 1987 A/T - AOD Relief Valves For Valve Bodies
MARCH 1987 Engine - Stalling and/or A No Start Condition
MARCH 1987 AM/FM Cassette Radio - Dial Lighting Dim
MARCH 1987 Rear Brakes - Shudder/Vibration
FEBRUARY 1987 Wiring - Electrical System Troubleshooting Tips
FEBRUARY 1987 Engine - Rough Idle/Surging/Stalling
JANUARY 1987 EEC Universal Distributor - Drive Gear Removal Tool
JANUARY 1987 Wiring - Continuity Testing of Connector Terminals
JANUARY 1987 A/T - 3-2 Too Sensitive, or No Part Throttle Downshift
JANUARY 1987 A/T - AOD No End Play/Overdrive Band Burned
DECEMBER 1986 Engine - Stumbling/Poor Acceleration/Stalling At Idle
DECEMBER 1986 A/T - AOD Torque Converter Identification
OCTOBER 1986 Throttle Position Sensor - Part Identification
OCTOBER 1986 A/T - AOD Rough 1-2 Shift After Overhaul
OCTOBER 1986 A/T - Overdrive in 2nd Gear and Lockout/Binds in 1st
SEPTEMBER 1986 A/T - C3/A4LD - Upshift/Downshift Slippage/Leaks
SEPTEMBER 1986 Rear Brakes - Squealing Noise
AUGUST 1986 Engine - Poor Fuel Economy/Poor Heater Performance
AUGUST 1986 Engine - Severe Hesitation During Acceleration
AUGUST 1986 Fuel Pump/Sender - Erratic Operation Prevention
JULY 1986 Oil Pan Seal - Correct Service Part Usage
JULY 1986 A/T - AOD Main Control Valve Body Gasket
JULY 1986 A/T - Pressure Tap Locations
JUNE 1986 A/T - Synthetic Fluid Availability
JUNE 1986 Alternator - No or Low Output
JUNE 1986 Engine - Cranks/No Start/Stalls At Idle
JUNE 1986 Engine - Intermittent Miss On Acceleration
JUNE 1986 Tires - Field Service Locations/Representatives
JUNE 1986 Wheel Stud - Removal Procedure
MAY 1986 Brake Caliper Pin - New Service Part
MAY 1986 Aluminum Wheels - Wear/Corrosion Damage
MAY 1986 Engine - Idles Too Fast/Stalls At Idle
MAY 1986 Engine Vacuum System - Starting/Driveability Problems
MAY 1986 A/T - AOD Auxiliary Cooler Service Tips
MAY 1986 A/T - AOD Reverse Drum Changes
APRIL 1986 Stabilizer Bar - Squeak/Grunt/Crunch Noise
APRIL 1986 Engine - Erratic Idle Speed
FEBRUARY 1986 A/C Evaporator - Cold Air Leaks/Cold Air Radiation
FEBRUARY 1986 Front Suspension - Noise/Rattle
FEBRUARY 1986 Ignition Timing - Spout Connector Locations
FEBRUARY 1986 Antitheft Devices - Installation Precautions
FEBRUARY 1986 A/T - AOD New Information/Clutch Return Spring Tension
FEBRUARY 1986 A/T - AOD Rebuild Tips
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 Throttle Valve - Control Pressure Specification Revision
JANUARY 1986 Engine - Oil Consumption/Spark Plug Fouling
JANUARY 1986 Front Seat Belt - Does Not Retract In Freezing Weather
DECEMBER 1985 EEC Electrical Connectors - Driveability Concerns
DECEMBER 1985 A/C Compressor - Moaning/Vibration
DECEMBER 1985 A/T - AOD Fluid Leak
DECEMBER 1985 Engine - Hesitation/Low Power/Stalling/Knocking
DECEMBER 1985 A/T - AOD Planetary Gear Set Deterioration
NOVEMBER 1985 A/T - Vibration Damper Improved Design
NOVEMBER 1985 Aluminum Wheel - New Improved Wrench Adapter
NOVEMBER 1985 Engine - Hard Start/No Start/Runs Rough
NOVEMBER 1985 Engine - Loss of Fuel Economy/Poor Drive Quality
NOVEMBER 1985 Fuel Gauge - Fluctuating Reading While Driving
NOVEMBER 1985 Hubcap - Loose/Missing
NOVEMBER 1985 Polycast Wheels - Center Cap Loose/Falls Off
NOVEMBER 1985 Polycast Wheels - Trim Rings Cannot Be Installed
NOVEMBER 1985 Power Door Locks - Will Not Operate
OCTOBER 1985 A/T - Auxiliary Cooler Service Tips
OCTOBER 1985 Engine - No Start/Stalling
OCTOBER 1985 Heater - Floor Duct Air Distribution Imbalance
OCTOBER 1985 Throttle Position Sensor - Diagnostic Tips
SEPTEMBER 1985 Radio/Cassette - Stereo/Mono Switching
AUGUST 1985 Engine Compartment Wiring - Connector Service
JULY 1985 EEC IV Power Relay - Shop Manual Revisions/Updates
JULY 1985 A/T - AOD Orifice Control Valve Plug Retainer
JULY 1985 Engine - Poor Performance/Low Fuel Pressure
JULY 1985 TP Sensor - Poor Engine Performance/Mileage
JULY 1985 Distributor - Engine Miss/Low Power
JULY 1985 EGR Solenoids - Contamination
JULY 1985 Engine - Driveability Concerns TSB Listings
JULY 1985 Engine - Hesitation on Light Deceleration
JULY 1985 Engine - Stalls/Oil Leak/No Start
JULY 1985 Fuel System - Fuel Pressure Diagnosis
JULY 1985 ISC Motor - High Engine Idle Speed
JULY 1985 Ignition Coil - Possible Damage From Antitheft Devices
JULY 1985 PCM - Incorrect Part Number Identification
JULY 1985 Wiring Connectors - Engine Speed Increase
JUNE 1985 A/C - Orifice Tube Replacement Service Kit
JUNE 1985 Door Locks - Inoperative Due to Rustproofing
JUNE 1985 EEC IV - Invalid/Erratic Service Codes
JUNE 1985 EEC IV MAP Sensor - New Part Numbers/Applications
JUNE 1985 EEC IV MAP Sensor - New Service Part Released
JUNE 1985 A/T - AOD Service Tip/Manual Update
JUNE 1985 Fuel Pump - Noise
JUNE 1985 Paint - Revised Prices
JUNE 1985 TFI/MAP Connectors - No Start Condition
JUNE 1985 Wiring - Diagram Symbol Explanantion
MAY 1985 A/T - AOD No Forward Drive Condition
MAY 1985 Tailgate - Hinge/Latch Release Adjustment Revision
MAY 1985 Front/Rear Suspension - Spring Usage
MAY 1985 A/C - Erratic Operation of Auto Temp Control
MAY 1985 Brakes - Rotor Service Update
MAY 1985 Heater Core - Noise/Drone
MAY 1985 Spark Plug/Coil Wire - Resistance, Manual Correction
APRIL 1985 Heater Core - Leakage Diagnostic Tips
APRIL 1985 Ignition System - Octane Rod Replacement Deletion
APRIL 1985 Radio - Improper Stereo Light Operation
APRIL 1985 Spark Plugs - Shorting/Altered Scope Pattern
APRIL 1985 Engine - No Start/Idles Rough/Knock When Cold
APRIL 1985 Paint - New Exterior Colors/Codes
APRIL 1985 Starter - Remains Energized With Engine Running
MARCH 1985 A/C - Spring Lock Coupling Service
MARCH 1985 A/T, M/T - Fluid Usage Chart
MARCH 1985 Engine - Cold Engine Knock
MARCH 1985 Fuel Filter - Replacement Information
MARCH 1985 Low Oil Level Indicator Lamp - Comes On or Flickers
MARCH 1985 EVP Sensors - Non Interchangeable
MARCH 1985 Engine - Hesitation On Cold Start Above 70 Degrees
MARCH 1985 A/C - Suction Hose/Wiring Harness Damage
MARCH 1985 Oil Leak - Rotunda Black Light Diagnostic Procedures
FEBRUARY 1985 A/T - AOD Main Control Revisions
FEBRUARY 1985 Axle Bearing/Park Brake Cable - Noise
FEBRUARY 1985 Battery - Premature Discharging Diagnostics
FEBRUARY 1985 Distributor Stator - Replacement Procedure
FEBRUARY 1985 Door/Vent Windows - Excessive Efforts to Open
FEBRUARY 1985 Emission Diagnosis - Manual Revisions
FEBRUARY 1985 Engine - Driveaway Hesitation
FEBRUARY 1985 Engine - Knocking When Cold
FEBRUARY 1985 Front End - Clunk/Pop Noise On Turns
FEBRUARY 1985 Speed Control - Diagnostic Procedure Revision
FEBRUARY 1985 Wiring - Circuit Color Code Elimination
FEBRUARY 1985 Accessory Drive Belt - Squealing Noise
FEBRUARY 1985 Engine - Road Load Engine Surge Between 45/55 MPH
FEBRUARY 1985 Power Steering Pump - Leakage At Dipstick Cap
FEBRUARY 1985 Window Regulator Handle - Improved Attachment
JANUARY 1985 Engine - Knocks When Cold
JANUARY 1985 Power Door Locks - Knob Loose/Strips When Pulled
JANUARY 1985 Power Locks - Rear Door Locks Inoperative
JANUARY 1985 Seat/Shoulder Belts - General Service Information
JANUARY 1985 Chassis Components - Cosmetic Surface Rust
JANUARY 1985 Fuel System - Liquid/Vapor Leak Detection
JANUARY 1985 Speed Control - New Rotunda Tester Information
JANUARY 1985 Steering Rack - New Service Procedure
JANUARY 1985 Washer Jet - Oversprays/Aimed Too High
JANUARY 1985 A/T - AOD Burned Or Slipping Direct Clutch
JANUARY 1985 A/T - AOD Identifying Valve Bodies
JANUARY 1985 A/T - APOD No Forward after Coast Down From 4th Gear
JANUARY 1985 A/T - C5 Delayed Engagement/Abrupt Apply In Reverse
JANUARY 1985 A/T - Shudder or Vibration During Coastdown 4-3 Shift
DECEMBER 1984 Fuel System - Pressure Test Gauge Tool Update
DECEMBER 1984 Steering Gear Mount - New Design
DECEMBER 1984 Intake Heat Control Valve - Ticking Noise
OCTOBER 1984 Rear Axle - New Axle Service Identification Tag
OCTOBER 1984 A/T - AOD Revision to Shop Manual
SEPTEMBER 1984 A/T - AOD Production Changes
AUGUST 1984 Fleet Colors - Revised Paint Code Numbers
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