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1985 Ford Truck Ranger 2WD V6-171 2.8L
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Technical Service Bulletin Titles for 1985 Ford Truck Ranger 2WD V6-171 2.8L
JANUARY 2007 M/T - Mercon(R) V ATF Usage Information
JULY 2006 A/T - Mercon V ATF Usage
MAY 2001 Wire Harness - Terminal Repair Kit
NOVEMBER 2000 A/T - In Line Fluid Filter Kit
NOVEMBER 1999 Wire Harness - Terminal Repair Kit/Wire Splice Procedure
SEPTEMBER 1999 A/C - Identification of Non Approved Refrigerants
JULY 1999 A/T - Transmission Flush and Fill Tool Available
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 Lug Nuts - Proper Installation/Torqueing Procedure
MARCH 1998 Rear Brakes - Grab/Stick On First Few Applications
JANUARY 1998 A/T - A4LD/4R44E/5R55E New Center Support
OCTOBER 1997 A/T - Torque Converter Slip/DTC 628/P0741 Set
FEBRUARY 1997 Frame - Rivet Replacement with Bolts Service Tip
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
JANUARY 1996 A/T - A4LD Bellhousing & Pump Interchange
JANUARY 1996 A/T - A4LD Support Ring Identification
JANUARY 1996 A/T - A4LD, 4R44E/4R55E Pump Interchangeability
DECEMBER 1995 Door Lock Cylinder - Loose in Replacement Door
SEPTEMBER 1995 Air Conditioning - Approved Flushing Procedures
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
DECEMBER 1994 Brake Rotor - Machining Equipment/Warranty Information
NOVEMBER 1994 Paint - Preparation Procedure And MSDS Information
JULY 1994 R-12 Refrigerant - Substitutes
APRIL 1994 Frame/Crossmember - Snapping/Popping Noise
JANUARY 1994 A/T - A4LD Cooler Line Fittings
JANUARY 1994 A/T - Binding Condition In Park
JANUARY 1994 A/T - E40D Second Gear Starts
JANUARY 1994 A/T - Pump Damage After Overhaul
NOVEMBER 1993 Cooling System - New System Diagnostics
NOVEMBER 1993 Instrument Cluster Warning Lights - Dimly Lit
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
AUGUST 1993 A/T - A4LD Premature Converter Bushing Failure
APRIL 1993 Exterior Clearcoat - Cracking/Eroding/Peeling Off
APRIL 1993 A/T - A4LD 4-3 Gear Flare, No Engagement in O/D
MARCH 1993 A/C Coupling - Cleaning Procedures
MARCH 1993 Steering Gear - Leak At the Input Shaft
DECEMBER 1992 A/T - A4LD No Reverse
AUGUST 1992 A/T - A4LD No 4th Gear
JUNE 1992 Starter Motor Brushes - Replacement Revision
FEBRUARY 1992 A/T - A4LD Converter Channel Spring Addition
FEBRUARY 1992 Front Drive Axle - Identification Tags
FEBRUARY 1992 Timing Belt - Warbling Noise
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 Brake Hoses - Wet Appearance
SEPTEMBER 1991 Exterior Paint - Comprehensive Repair Procedures
AUGUST 1991 Radio/Two-Way Communications - Whine/Buzz
AUGUST 1991 A/T - A4LD No Movement After Rebuild
JULY 1991 A/C System - Chemical/Refrigerator Type Odor
JULY 1991 A/T - A4LD No Reverse After Rebuild
MAY 1991 Battery - No Engine Crank/Low Battery Charge
MAY 1991 Battery - Test Procedure
MAY 1991 A/C - R12 Refrigerant Service Tips
APRIL 1991 Door Latches - Adjustment/Modification Prohibition
APRIL 1991 Engine - Rough Idle/Hesitation/Backfire/Stalling
APRIL 1991 Vehicle - Welding Precautions
MARCH 1991 Electric Rear Window Defroster - Inoperative
MARCH 1991 A/T - Slips or No 3 or Reverse, 2-3 Flare
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
JULY 1990 Lower Body Stone Protection - Repair Procedure
JUNE 1990 A/T - A4LD Front Seal Blow Out
MAY 1990 Body/Frame - Arc Welding Precautions
MAY 1990 A/T - A4LD Slipping or Soft Shifts After Rebuild
FEBRUARY 1990 Engine Coolant - Recycled Coolant Not Authorized
FEBRUARY 1990 A/T - Choosing the Right ATF
DECEMBER 1989 A/C - Musty Odor Coming From Vents
DECEMBER 1989 Engine - Rough Idling Condition
NOVEMBER 1989 Emission Maintenance Warning Module - Service
OCTOBER 1989 Steering - Pull or Drift
OCTOBER 1989 Rear Brakes - Squeal and/or Sticking
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 EVP Sensor - Manual Revision
SEPTEMBER 1989 A/T - Twenty Steps To Successful Repairs
AUGUST 1989 Throttle Position Sensor - Application Chart
AUGUST 1989 A/T - Math Formulas Part I
JULY 1989 Fuel Injectors - Rotunda Injector Tester/Cleaner
JULY 1989 A/C - Pressure Cycling Switch Diagnostic Procedure
JULY 1989 Fuel Tank Sending Unit - Connector Replacement
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
MAY 1989 Tires - Best Pressure For Load Application
MAY 1989 A/T - A4LD Delay In Reverse/Occasional No-Reverse
APRIL 1989 Drivetrain - Lubricant Usage
MARCH 1989 Ignition System - Diagnostics Manual Correction
JANUARY 1989 Speedometer/Odometer - Inaccurate Readings
JANUARY 1989 A/T - A4LD Overdrive Sun Gear Support Inspection
DECEMBER 1988 Safety Belt - Tongue Cover Now Available
OCTOBER 1988 M/T - Hard to Shift Gears In Cold Weather
SEPTEMBER 1988 Liftgate - Cracks At Swing-Away Spare Tire Carrier
AUGUST 1988 Engine - Hesitation/Lack Of Power/Rough Idle
AUGUST 1988 A/T - Direct Clutch Failure/Erratic Reverse Engagement1
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 - A4LD Loose Fitting Valve In Valve Body
JULY 1988 A/T - A4LD Valve Body and Filter Change
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
APRIL 1988 A/T - A4LD No Upshift/Restricted Modulator
APRIL 1988 Engine - Oil Dipstick May Not Be Read Correctly
MARCH 1988 Manual Vent Windows - Difficult to Open
MARCH 1988 A/T - A4LD Erratic or No 3-4 Upshift
MARCH 1988 Power Door Locks - Are Inoperative
FEBRUARY 1988 A/T - A4LD Slipping Under Acceleration
JANUARY 1988 Driveline - Ratcheting/Clanking Noise In Reverse
JANUARY 1988 Graphic Display - False or No Warnings
DECEMBER 1987 Engine - Intermittent/Constant High Idle Speed
DECEMBER 1987 Transfer Case/Transmission - Leaks At Case Juncture
DECEMBER 1987 A/T - A4LD Front Oil Pump-To-Converter Housing Bolts
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 A/T - A4LD Front Oil Pump to Converter Housing Bolt
OCTOBER 1987 TFI Module/PIP Sensor - New Diagnostic Procedure
OCTOBER 1987 Engine/Ignition - No Start Condition
SEPTEMBER 1987 Suspension - Vehicle Lean or Spring Sag
SEPTEMBER 1987 A/T, M/T - New `Mercon` Transmission Fluid
SEPTEMBER 1987 EEC IV Pinpoint Test - Shop Manual Correction
SEPTEMBER 1987 A/T - A4LD No 4th Gear/Overdrive Planetary Carrier
SEPTEMBER 1987 A/T - Front Bushing Wear
AUGUST 1987 Door Handles - Air Drafts To Interior
AUGUST 1987 Fuel System - Injector Tester/Cleaner Service Tips
AUGUST 1987 A/T - A4LD Slips In 2nd or No 2nd Gear
AUGUST 1987 A/T - Slipping or No-Shift/Metal Sealing Rings
JULY 1987 M/T - TK 5 Speed Hard Shifting
JULY 1987 Wiring - Circuit Number/Color Code Charts
JULY 1987 A/T - A4LD Front Seal Blows Out
JUNE 1987 Electric Fuel Pump - New Service Procedure
JUNE 1987 Manual Vent Windows - Hard to Open
MAY 1987 Door Glass Run - Wind Noise
MARCH 1987 Engine - Stalling and/or A No Start Condition
MARCH 1987 A/T Shifter Assembly - Correct Service Part Usage
MARCH 1987 A/T - A4LD Erratic Shifting/Fluid Leakage
MARCH 1987 A/T - A4LD Soft 3-4 Shift After Rebuild
MARCH 1987 A/T - Converter Clutch Solenoid Fluid Source I.D.
MARCH 1987 A/T - Shifts Sensitive 4-3
FEBRUARY 1987 M/T - Mazda 5 Speed Shift Tower Leak
FEBRUARY 1987 Wiring - Electrical System Troubleshooting Tips
FEBRUARY 1987 Fuel Line Spring Lock Coupling - Service Procedures
FEBRUARY 1987 A/T - A4LD Late 1-2 Upshift After Rebuild
JANUARY 1987 A/T - A4LD Multiple Problem Diagnosis/Repair
JANUARY 1987 Rear Axle - Service Part Usage For Past Model Years
JANUARY 1987 Shop Tips to Prevent Repeat Repairs
JANUARY 1987 Wiring - Continuity Testing of Connector Terminals
87225870128CLONJANUARY 1987 Air Intake System - Water Entry
DECEMBER 1986 Engine - Stumbling/Poor Acceleration/Stalling At Idle
DECEMBER 1986 Aluminum Oil Pan - Heli-Coil Repair of Drain Plug
DECEMBER 1986 Front Tires - Irregular Wear Pattern
DECEMBER 1986 Tire Wear - Toe Set Prior Vehicle Service
DECEMBER 1986 A/T - A4LD Diagnostic Chart
NOVEMBER 1986 Clutch Slave Cylinder - Rattling Noise
NOVEMBER 1986 A/T - A4LD Intermittent No Reverse Condition
NOVEMBER 1986 A/T - A4LD No Or Late Upshift after New Modulator
NOVEMBER 1986 A/T - A4LD Proper Overdrive Sprag Assembly Installation
SEPTEMBER 1986 A/T - C3/A4LD - Upshift/Downshift Slippage/Leaks
AUGUST 1986 Fuel Pump/Sender - Erratic Operation Prevention
JULY 1986 A/T - Pressure Tap Locations
JUNE 1986 A/T - A4LD No Forward Movement
JUNE 1986 M/T - 1-2 Synchronizer Hub Orientation
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
MAY 1986 Engine Vacuum System - Starting/Driveability Problems
APRIL 1986 A/T - A4LD Engine Stalls Shifting Into Gear
APRIL 1986 A/T - Leak At Override Clutch Electrical Connector
FEBRUARY 1986 Alternator/Regulator - Integral Design Service Procedure
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 A/T - A4LD Engine Stall When Engaging Drive
DECEMBER 1985 A/T - A4LD Leak At Converter Override Clutch
DECEMBER 1985 EEC Electrical Connectors - Driveability Concerns
DECEMBER 1985 Engine - Oil Level Checking Procedure
OCTOBER 1985 Emissions - Maintenance Light Stays ON
OCTOBER 1985 Throttle Position Sensor - Diagnostic Tips
SEPTEMBER 1985 Fuel System - Connector Service Procedure
SEPTEMBER 1985 M/T - Lubricant Fill Quantity Correction
AUGUST 1985 Engine Compartment Wiring - Connector Service
JULY 1985 A/T - A4LD Transmission Rear End Play Check
JULY 1985 A/T - Sensitive 4th to 3rd Gear Torque Demand Downshifts
JULY 1985 A/T - A4LD Overdrive Center Support Assembly
JULY 1985 A/T - Front Pump Support Crescent Casting Appearance
JULY 1985 A/T Valve Body - Components Illustration Correction
JULY 1985 Alternator/Regulator - Driveability Concerns
JULY 1985 EGR Solenoids - Contamination
JULY 1985 Front Drive Axle - Limited Slip Differential Service
JULY 1985 Steering/Alignment - Vehicle Drift/Pull
JUNE 1985 Alternator - Replacement Precautions
JUNE 1985 EEC IV - Invalid/Erratic Service Codes
JUNE 1985 EEC IV MAP Sensor - New Part Numbers/Applications
JUNE 1985 Exhaust System - Vibration
JUNE 1985 Front Door Locks - Power Latch Inoperative
JUNE 1985 M/T Clutch - Incomplete Release
JUNE 1985 A/T - A4LD Overdrive Planet Assemblies
JUNE 1985 A/T - A4LD Sensitive Downshifts
JUNE 1985 Liftgate Handle/Latch Control Assembly - Inoperative
JUNE 1985 Paint - Revised Prices
MAY 1985 A/C - New Push Button/Blower Switch
MAY 1985 A/T - C5/A4LD Fluid Leak At Vent
MAY 1985 Driveline - Torsional Vibration
MAY 1985 Steering - Vehicle Drift Condition
MAY 1985 Transfer Case - 1350 Revised Oil Pump retainer
MAY 1985 Starter - Motor Current Draw Revision
MAY 1985 Trip Odometer - Improper Reset
APRIL 1985 A/T - A4LD Component Identification
APRIL 1985 A/T - A4LD Front Pump Support Seal Revision
APRIL 1985 Body/Frame - Windnoise Identification and Correction
APRIL 1985 Fuel Gauge - Indication Explanation
APRIL 1985 Heater Core - Leakage Diagnostic Tips
APRIL 1985 Radio - Improper Stereo Light Operation
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 Fuel Line - Retainer Clip Part Numbers
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 Aluminum Radiator - Repair Precautions
FEBRUARY 1985 Distributor Advance - Octane Rod Serviceability
FEBRUARY 1985 Distributor Stator - Replacement Procedure
FEBRUARY 1985 Door/Vent Windows - Excessive Efforts to Open
FEBRUARY 1985 Emission Diagnosis - Manual Revisions
FEBRUARY 1985 Maintenance - Manual Revisions
FEBRUARY 1985 Wiring - Circuit Color Code Elimination
FEBRUARY 1985 Driveshaft - Double Cardan U-Joint Lubrication
FEBRUARY 1985 Power Steering Pump - Leakage At Dipstick Cap
FEBRUARY 1985 Window Regulator Handle - Improved Attachment
JANUARY 1985 Seat/Shoulder Belts - General Service Information
JANUARY 1985 Vehicle - Noise/Moan/Drone/Vibration
JANUARY 1985 Speed Control - New Rotunda Tester Information
JANUARY 1985 A/T - A4LD Center Support Installation Procedure
JANUARY 1985 A/T - A4LD Clutch Clearances and Servo Usage Charts
JANUARY 1985 A/T - A4LD Slipping or Shudder In Reverse
JANUARY 1985 A/T - A4LD/C3 Front Pump Support Inspection
JANUARY 1985 A/T - C3 Slipping or No Drive Condition
NOVEMBER 1984 M/T - T19 Lubricant and Information Update
OCTOBER 1984 Ignition - Coil Durability/Radio Frequency Interference
AUGUST 1984 Windshield - Revised Service Procedure
AUGUST 1984 Fleet Colors - Revised Paint Code Numbers
JULY 1984 Windshield - Water Leaks
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