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1986 Ford Tempo L4-140 2.3L HSC
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Technical Service Bulletin Titles for 1986 Ford Tempo L4-140 2.3L HSC
MARCH 1990 Recall - Part IV Fuel Injection/Emissions Modifications
JANUARY 1990 Recall - Part III Fuel Injection/Emissions Modification
JULY 1989 Recall - Injector/Converter Inspection/Replacement
Technical Service Bulletin Titles for 1986 Ford Tempo L4-140 2.3L HSC
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
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
DECEMBER 1997 Blower Motor - Chirping/Squeaking
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
OCTOBER 1996 Alternator - Discharge
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
JULY 1995 Temperature Gauge - Reads Low/Erratic
JUNE 1995 Windshield - Material Usage Procedure
APRIL 1995 Wiper Motor - Upgraded Service Kits
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
DECEMBER 1994 Brake Rotor - Machining Equipment/Warranty Information
NOVEMBER 1994 Paint - Preparation Procedure And MSDS Information
JULY 1994 R-12 Refrigerant - Substitutes
JUNE 1994 A/C Discharge Hose - Obsolete Part return
APRIL 1994 Bumpers - Isolator and Bracket Assembly Replacement
FEBRUARY 1994 A/T - ATX Shift Problems
JANUARY 1994 A/T - Delayed Forward Engagement/Servo Apply Lip Seals
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 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 Steering - Clunk/Rattle/Premature Tire Wear
APRIL 1993 Exterior Clearcoat - Cracking/Eroding/Peeling Off
MARCH 1993 A/C Coupling - Cleaning Procedures
JUNE 1992 Flywheel Timing Mark - Identification
MARCH 1992 A/T - ATX Planetary Gear Interchange
JANUARY 1992 A/T - Diagnostic Trouble Codes for 1983-1992
JANUARY 1992 A/T - EEC Trouble Codes
NOVEMBER 1991 Engine Timing Components - Service Procedures
NOVEMBER 1991 A/T - How To Use A Pressure Gauge
OCTOBER 1991 A/C - New Refrigerant O-Rings
SEPTEMBER 1991 Power Window Regulator - Counterbalance Spring
SEPTEMBER 1991 Exterior Paint - Comprehensive Repair Procedures
AUGUST 1991 Radio/Two-Way Communications - Whine/Buzz
JULY 1991 A/C System - Chemical/Refrigerator Type Odor
JUNE 1991 Oil Pan Gasket - Oil Leaks
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
JANUARY 1991 Inner Tie Rod - Replacement Procedure
DECEMBER 1990 Speed Control - Diagnostic Tips
NOVEMBER 1990 Air Bag System - Rescuer`s Guide
OCTOBER 1990 Brakes - Intermittent Brake Squeal
OCTOBER 1990 A/T - Engine Vacuum Testing
SEPTEMBER 1990 Lug Nuts - Proper Torqueing Procedure
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
MARCH 1990 A/T - ATX Differential Shim Selection Manual Revision
FEBRUARY 1990 Engine Coolant - Recycled Coolant Not Authorized
FEBRUARY 1990 A/T - ATX Bind-Up In Reverse
FEBRUARY 1990 A/T - Choosing the Right ATF
JANUARY 1990 Duraspark II Ignition - Revised Applications
DECEMBER 1989 A/C - Musty Odor Coming From Vents
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 Aluminum Wheel - Air Leaks
AUGUST 1989 Throttle Position Sensor - Application Chart
AUGUST 1989 A/T - ATX New Design Lip Seals
AUGUST 1989 A/T - Math Formulas Part I
JULY 1989 A/C - Pressure Cycling Switch Diagnostic Procedure
JULY 1989 Fuel Tank Sending Unit - Connector Replacement
JULY 1989 Glass Mouldings - `Rehau` Type Part Availability
JULY 1989 TPS Mounting Screws - Hard to Remove
JUNE 1989 Paint - Cosmetic Damage From Airborn Materials
JUNE 1989 Engine Rocker Arm Cover/Oil Pan Service - Revision
JUNE 1989 Idle Fuel Mixture - Manual Revision
JUNE 1989 Adhesives & Sealants - Availability and Usage
JUNE 1989 Emission Control System - Technician`s Glossary
JUNE 1989 Windshield - Revised Installation Procedure
MAY 1989 Fuel System - Technician`s Glossary
MAY 1989 Electrical/Electronic/Fuel Induction - Glossary
MAY 1989 Engine - Normal Oil Consumption
MARCH 1989 Ignition System - Diagnostics Manual Correction
FEBRUARY 1989 Speed Control - Abnormal Operation When Hot
JANUARY 1989 Speedometer/Odometer - Inaccurate Readings
DECEMBER 1988 A/C Suction Accumulator - Manual Revision
DECEMBER 1988 Safety Belt - Tongue Cover Now Available
NOVEMBER 1988 Engine - Eratic Idle/Hesitation/Poor Economy
NOVEMBER 1988 A/T - ATX Torque Converter Differences
SEPTEMBER 1988 Engine - Induction Noise During Acceleration
SEPTEMBER 1988 Front Disc Brakes - Clicking Noise
JULY 1988 EEC IV Emissions Diagnosis - Supplemental Information
JULY 1988 Safety Belts - Service Procedure, Manual Revision
JULY 1988 Vent Windows - May Stick to Weatherstrip
JUNE 1988 Electronic Modules - Protection From Static Electricity
JUNE 1988 Speed Control - Inoperative or Delayed Response Time
MAY 1988 A/T - Shudder/Boom In Third Gear
APRIL 1988 Cylinder Head/Block - Coolant/Oil Leaks
APRIL 1988 Engine - Oil Dipstick May Not Be Read Correctly
APRIL 1988 Steering Gear Input Shaft Seal - Fluid Leak
MARCH 1988 Fuel Control Pinpoint Test - Manual Revision
MARCH 1988 A/T - ATX FLC No Movement In Any Direction After Rebuild
MARCH 1988 A/T - ATX No Movement In Any Direction
MARCH 1988 Engine - Will Not Start
MARCH 1988 Power Door Locks - Are Inoperative
FEBRUARY 1988 Front/Rear Stabilizer Bar Bushings - Squeak/Grunt Noise
JANUARY 1988 Air Conditioning Clutch - Slipping/Overheating
JANUARY 1988 Engine - Backfire On Deceleration
JANUARY 1988 Graphic Display - False or No Warnings
JANUARY 1988 Body/Frame - Squeak From Cowl Area
JANUARY 1988 A/T - Installation Of In-Line Fluid Filter & Flow Test
DECEMBER 1987 Engine - Intermittent/Constant High Idle Speed
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 Wiper Blades - Streak Windshield and Chatter
OCTOBER 1987 TFI Module/PIP Sensor - New Diagnostic Procedure
OCTOBER 1987 A/T - ATX Late or No Upshift
SEPTEMBER 1987 Engine - High/Erratic Idle
SEPTEMBER 1987 A/T - Fluid Leak At the Cooler Line Connections
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 Paint - Difficulty Matching Production Colors
JULY 1987 Wiring - Circuit Number/Color Code Charts
JULY 1987 Headlamp - Lens Moisture Diagnosis/Tips
JUNE 1987 Vehicle - Driveability/Transmission Concerns
JUNE 1987 Electric Fuel Pump - New Service Procedure
JUNE 1987 Manual Vent Windows - Hard to Open
MAY 1987 Oil Pan - Revised Shop Manual Installation Procedure
APRIL 1987 Front Suspension - Grunting Noise On Bumps
APRIL 1987 Wiring - Positive Locking Micro-Pin Terminals
APRIL 1987 A/T - ATX Planetary Gear Design Changes
MARCH 1987 Engine - Stalling and/or A No Start Condition
MARCH 1987 AM/FM Cassette Radio - Dial Lighting Dim
FEBRUARY 1987 Fuel Filler Door - Intermittent Operation
FEBRUARY 1987 Steering Gear - Attaching Hardware
FEBRUARY 1987 Wiring - Electrical System Troubleshooting Tips
JANUARY 1987 A/T - Planet Gear Service Interchangeability
JANUARY 1987 EEC Universal Distributor - Drive Gear Removal Tool
JANUARY 1987 Heater - Inadequate Output
JANUARY 1987 Interior Trim - Recommended Clean Up Tips
JANUARY 1987 Wiring - Continuity Testing of Connector Terminals
JANUARY 1987 Accessory Drive Belt - `V` Ribbed Belt Cracking
JANUARY 1987 Clock - Electronic Digital Display Looks Dim
JANUARY 1987 Engine - Hard Start/No Start When Cold
JANUARY 1987 Engine - Stalling During Deceleration
DECEMBER 1986 Engine - Rough Idling/Black Smoke/Poor Fuel Economy
DECEMBER 1986 Engine - Surging/Bucking During Acceleration
DECEMBER 1986 Aluminum Oil Pan - Heli-Coil Repair of Drain Plug
DECEMBER 1986 Interval Wipers - Low Speed Inoperative
DECEMBER 1986 Sheet Metal - Corrosion From Dealer Name Plate
NOVEMBER 1986 Engine Oil - Recommended Usage
NOVEMBER 1986 Brake Booster - Request For Return of Assembly
NOVEMBER 1986 Processor - Request For Return of Assembly
NOVEMBER 1986 A/C Compressor Clutch Assembly - Service Caution
NOVEMBER 1986 Front Door Weatherstrips - Shredded/Worn
NOVEMBER 1986 `A` Pillar Area - Popping/Creaking During Braking
OCTOBER 1986 A/C - Poor Performance Diagnosis
OCTOBER 1986 Adhesive Backed Emblem - Loose/Missing
OCTOBER 1986 Ignition System - Poor Spark Output
OCTOBER 1986 A/T - ATX Erratic Upshifts Sometimes No Upshift
SEPTEMBER 1986 Exterior Moldings - Request For Return
SEPTEMBER 1986 Throttle Position Sensor - Request For Return
SEPTEMBER 1986 M/T - Shift Lever Return Request
SEPTEMBER 1986 Engine - High or Erratic Engine Idle
AUGUST 1986 Door Speakers - Distorted Sound Quality
AUGUST 1986 Fuel Injector - Internal Leakage/Exhaust Smoke
AUGUST 1986 Speed Control - Surging/Hunting
AUGUST 1986 EEC IV Processor - Service Replacements
AUGUST 1986 Fuel Pump/Sender - Erratic Operation Prevention
JULY 1986 Plastic Bumper Cover - Cosmetic Repair Procedures
JULY 1986 Electronic Clock - Display Digits Fade
JULY 1986 Specifications Issue Technical Service Bulletin
JULY 1986 EEC IV - Diagnostic Applications
JULY 1986 Electronic Clock - Revised Diagnostic Procedure
JULY 1986 Fuel Injector - Revised Removal/Installation Procedure
JULY 1986 Fuel System - Gasoline Testing Kit
JULY 1986 A/T - Pressure Tap Locations
JUNE 1986 Engine - High Idle Speed/Stalling
JUNE 1986 Fuel Spring Lock Coupling - Shop Manual Correction
JUNE 1986 Rear Brakes - Squealing Noise
JUNE 1986 A/T Vacuum Diaphragm - Return
JUNE 1986 A/T - Synthetic Fluid Availability
JUNE 1986 Alternator - No or Low Output
JUNE 1986 Front Suspension - Rubbing/Scraping Noise
JUNE 1986 Right Hand Cowl Area - Noise/Squeak
JUNE 1986 Speedometer/Speed Control - Inoperative
JUNE 1986 Tires - Field Service Locations/Representatives
JUNE 1986 A/T - ATX Governor Driving Gear and Driven Gear Wipe Out
MAY 1986 Alternator Bracket - Parts Return
MAY 1986 Aluminum Wheels - Wear/Corrosion Damage
MAY 1986 Engine Vacuum System - Starting/Driveability Problems
APRIL 1986 Radio - Alternator Whine and Conducted Ignition Noise
APRIL 1986 Stabilizer Bar - Squeak/Grunt/Crunch Noise
APRIL 1986 Tie Rod - Retention Pin Update
MARCH 1986 A/T - ATX Problems & Solutions
FEBRUARY 1986 Alternator/Regulator - Integral Design Service Procedure
FEBRUARY 1986 Electronic Clock - Shop Manual Correction
FEBRUARY 1986 Engine - Hard to Start or Will Not Start on Cold Start
FEBRUARY 1986 Ignition Timing - Spout Connector Locations
FEBRUARY 1986 M/T - Jumps Out of 2nd or 4th Gear
FEBRUARY 1986 A/T - ATX Harsh Shift Concern
FEBRUARY 1986 Antitheft Devices - Installation Precautions
FEBRUARY 1986 Engine Compartment Wiring - New Connectors
FEBRUARY 1986 Shift Lever - Cannot Be Pulled Out of Park Position
FEBRUARY 1986 Crankshaft Seal - Leaks, Air Pressure Test
JANUARY 1986 A/T - ATX - Revised Converter Hub Seal/Service
JANUARY 1986 Alignment - Specification Revisions
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 Cooling Fan Module - Revision to Electrical Schematics
JANUARY 1986 Differential - Revised Removal Procedure
DECEMBER 1985 EEC Electrical Connectors - Driveability Concerns
DECEMBER 1985 Steering Wheel - Vibration Damper Service Tip
NOVEMBER 1985 Engine - Hard Start/No Start/Runs Rough
NOVEMBER 1985 Power Steering Hose - Removal and Installation Revision
OCTOBER 1985 Distributor Rotor - Engine Bucking/Surging
OCTOBER 1985 Speedometer Gear - Application Charts
OCTOBER 1985 Paint - Codes and Cross Reference
OCTOBER 1985 Throttle Position Sensor - Diagnostic Tips
JANUARY 1985 A/T - ATX No Upshift Condition/Occurs Very Suddenly
JANUARY 1985 A/T - ATX No Upshift/Governor Drive Gear
JANUARY 1985 A/T - ATX Revised Piston Seals For Direct Clutch
JANUARY 1985 A/T - ATX Shifting Problems After Rebuild
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