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1985 Mercury Cougar/XR7 V6-232 3.8L
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Technical Service Bulletin Titles for 1985 Mercury Cougar/XR7 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 Mercury Cougar/XR7 V6-232 3.8L
FEBRUARY 1988 Campaign - Heater/Engine Bypass Hose Replacement
Technical Service Bulletin Titles for 1985 Mercury Cougar/XR7 V6-232 3.8L
JANUARY 2007 M/T - Mercon(R) V ATF Usage Information
MAY 2001 Wire Harness - Terminal Repair 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
JANUARY 1999 Fuel - Volatility Related Driveability Concerns
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
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 New Design Tie Rods - Revised Torque Requirements
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 Brakes - Roughness During Application
MARCH 1995 Paint - Iron Particle Removal
JANUARY 1995 Air Conditioning - O Ring Removal Service Tip
JANUARY 1995 A/T - Drive Axle and Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications
NOVEMBER 1994 Paint - Preparation Procedure And MSDS Information
JULY 1994 R-12 Refrigerant - Substitutes
APRIL 1994 Bumpers - Isolator and Bracket Assembly Replacement
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 Bumper Cover - Repair Materials Update
NOVEMBER 1993 Cooling System - New System Diagnostics
NOVEMBER 1993 Instrument Cluster Warning Lights - Dimly Lit
NOVEMBER 1993 A/T - AOD Diagnostic Information
NOVEMBER 1993 EATC or Instrument Display - Dim or Blank
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
JUNE 1993 Seat Belt - Service Kit For Front Outboard Tongue
JUNE 1993 Speedometer - Service Replacements With Pre-Set Mileage
APRIL 1993 Exterior Clearcoat - Cracking/Eroding/Peeling Off
MARCH 1993 A/C Coupling - Cleaning Procedures
JANUARY 1992 A/T - Diagnostic Trouble Codes for 1983-1992
JANUARY 1992 A/T - EEC Trouble Codes
DECEMBER 1991 Engine - Hard Cold Starts/Hesitation/Stalls On Start-Up
NOVEMBER 1991 A/T - How To Use A Pressure Gauge
SEPTEMBER 1991 Power Window Regulator - Counterbalance Spring
SEPTEMBER 1991 Exterior Paint - Comprehensive Repair Procedures
JULY 1991 A/C System - Chemical/Refrigerator Type Odor
JULY 1991 A/T - AOD Direct Clutch Failure/Excessive Case Bore Wear
MAY 1991 EATC - Redesigned Replacement Control Head
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 - AOD 4th Gear Complaints
NOVEMBER 1990 Instrument Cluster - Dim or Blank Display
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
AUGUST 1990 Fuel Pump - Buzzing/Humming After Engine Shut Down
JULY 1990 Lower Body Stone Protection - Repair Procedure
JUNE 1990 Wheels - Loss Of Balance Weights
MAY 1990 Body/Frame - Arc Welding Precautions
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 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 Evaporator Core/Case - New Design
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
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
JUNE 1989 Windshield - Revised Installation Procedure
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
NOVEMBER 1988 Engine - Bucks/Jerks During Deceleration
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
AUGUST 1988 A/C Temperature Display - Brightness Variation
AUGUST 1988 Engine - Hesitation/Lack Of Power/Rough Idle
AUGUST 1988 Steel Wheels - Available For Snow Tires
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 Manual Vent Windows - Difficult to Open
MARCH 1988 A/T - AOD Slip/Bump On Upshift/Downshift
MARCH 1988 Power Door Locks - Are Inoperative
FEBRUARY 1988 Front/Rear Stabilizer Bar Bushings - Squeak/Grunt Noise
FEBRUARY 1988 A/T - AOD Burned Overdrive Band/End Play after Rebuild
FEBRUARY 1988 A/T - C4/C5 Replacing Forward Drum Oil Rings
JANUARY 1988 Graphic Display - False or No Warnings
NOVEMBER 1987 Air Conditioning - Odor Service Procedure
NOVEMBER 1987 Polycast Wheels - Paint Chipping or Peeling
NOVEMBER 1987 Rotunda Gas Chek Kit - Requires Modification
NOVEMBER 1987 A/T - AOD New Overdrive Band Anchor Pin
OCTOBER 1987 TFI Module/PIP Sensor - New Diagnostic Procedure
OCTOBER 1987 Engine/Ignition - No Start Condition
OCTOBER 1987 Instrument Cluster Bulbs - Replacement Precaution
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 Floor Console - Finish Panel Insert Peeling
APRIL 1987 A/C - New `Tee` Type Service Adapter Tool
APRIL 1987 EGR Valve - New Service Part
APRIL 1987 Tires - Michelin TRX Availability
APRIL 1987 A/T - AOD Relief Valves For Valve Bodies
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 Accessory Drive Belt - `V` Ribbed Belt Cracking
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
SEPTEMBER 1986 Oil Level Indicator - Intermittent Operation
AUGUST 1986 Door Speakers - Distorted Sound Quality
AUGUST 1986 Engine - Poor Fuel Economy/Poor Heater Performance
AUGUST 1986 Engine - Severe Hesitation During Acceleration
AUGUST 1986 Fuel Pump/Sender - Erratic Operation Prevention
AUGUST 1986 Power Antenna Mast - Replacement Procedure
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 Seat Back/Arm Rest - Squeak Noise
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 Instrument Panel - Removal/Installation Revision
MAY 1986 A/T - AOD Auxiliary Cooler Service Tips
MAY 1986 A/T - AOD Reverse Drum Changes
APRIL 1986 Front Fender Body Side Molding - Loose/Missing
APRIL 1986 Stabilizer Bar - Squeak/Grunt/Crunch Noise
APRIL 1986 Engine - Erratic Idle Speed
MARCH 1986 Turbocharger - Boost Pressure Specifications
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 M/T - Shift Lever Loose/Broken
FEBRUARY 1986 Power Door Locks - Intermittent Operation
FEBRUARY 1986 Antitheft Devices - Installation Precautions
FEBRUARY 1986 Rear Axle Wheel Bearing Noise - Diagnostic Tips
FEBRUARY 1986 Shift Lever - Cannot Be Pulled Out of Park Position
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 Consolette - Vinyl Peeling From Under Switch
JANUARY 1986 Horn Relay - Location Correction
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 Oil Pressure Sender - False Low Oil Pressure Signal
JANUARY 1986 Throttle Valve - Control Pressure Specification Revision
JANUARY 1986 Engine - Oil Consumption/Spark Plug Fouling
DECEMBER 1985 EEC Electrical Connectors - Driveability Concerns
DECEMBER 1985 Power Locks - Inadvertant Lock Out
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 - Loss of Fuel Economy/Poor Drive Quality
NOVEMBER 1985 Map Compartment - Loose/Pulled Away from Trim
NOVEMBER 1985 Polycast Wheels - Center Cap Loose/Falls Off
NOVEMBER 1985 Polycast Wheels - Trim Rings Cannot Be Installed
OCTOBER 1985 A/T - Auxiliary Cooler Service Tips
OCTOBER 1985 EATC - Blinking Temperature Display
OCTOBER 1985 Instrument Panel Lamps - Inoperative
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
AUGUST 1985 Low Fuel Warning Lamp - Comes On Prematurely
AUGUST 1985 Engine - Rough Idle Condition
JULY 1985 EEC IV Power Relay - Shop Manual Revisions/Updates
JULY 1985 Horn Pad - Pops Out or Becomes Distorted in High Heat
JULY 1985 A/T - AOD Orifice Control Valve Plug Retainer
JULY 1985 Engine - Poor Performance/Low Fuel Pressure
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 Wiring Connectors - Engine Speed Increase
JUNE 1985 A/C - Orifice Tube Replacement Service Kit
JUNE 1985 A/T - C5 Kickdown Control Adjustment Procedure
JUNE 1985 Door Locks - Inoperative Due to Rustproofing
JUNE 1985 Doors - Wind Noise
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 Electric Cooling Fan - Usage Chart
JUNE 1985 Electronic Dash - New Halogen Illumination Bulb
JUNE 1985 Front Door Locks - Power Latch Inoperative
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 Instrument Panel - Removal/Installation Procedure
MAY 1985 Tailgate - Hinge/Latch Release Adjustment Revision
MAY 1985 Front/Rear Suspension - Spring Usage
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 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 M/T - T5 Gear Clash on Rapid Shifts When Cold
MARCH 1985 Inside Mirror - Revised Diagnostic Procedure
MARCH 1985 Oil Leak - Rotunda Black Light Diagnostic Procedures
FEBRUARY 1985 A/C - EATC Control Assembly Bulb Replacement
FEBRUARY 1985 A/T - AOD Main Control Revisions
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 - Knocking When Cold
FEBRUARY 1985 Front End - Clunk/Pop Noise On Turns
FEBRUARY 1985 Low Oil Pressure Warning - Erroneously Activated
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 Seat/Shoulder Belts - General Service Information
JANUARY 1985 Chassis Components - Cosmetic Surface Rust
JANUARY 1985 Engine - Spark Knock/Hesitation/Surging
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 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 Sunroof - Drain Hose Removal/Installation
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 Windshield - Revised Service Procedure
AUGUST 1984 Fleet Colors - Revised Paint Code Numbers
JULY 1984 Hood Auxiliary Catch - Improved Locking
JULY 1984 Windshield - Water Leaks
FEBRUARY 1984 EEC Harness - Engine Stalls/Stumble
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