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1986 Ford Truck Aerostar L4-140 2.3L SOHC

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Technical Service Bulletin Titles for 1986 Ford Truck Aerostar L4-140 2.3L SOHC

APRIL            1990 Recall - Fuel Tank Grommet Replacement
JANUARY      1990 Recall - Seat Belt Inspection/Modification
NOVEMBER   1988 Recall - 88S55 Amended Labor Allowances
OCTOBER      1988 Recall - Power Lumbar Front Seat Wiring Modifications
JULY             1988 Recall - Trailer Tow Package Modification
SEPTEMBER 1987 Recall - Fuel Line Retainer Clip Installation

Technical Service Bulletin Titles for 1986 Ford Truck Aerostar L4-140 2.3L SOHC

DECEMBER   1990 Campaign - Windshield Wiper Motor Gear Replacement
NOVEMBER   1988 Campaign - Sliding Door Mechanism Modification
AUGUST        1988 Campaign - M61 Revised Labor For Brake Modification
JUNE             1988 Campaign - Automatic Transmission Failure
JUNE             1988 Campaign - Front Disc Brake Modification

Technical Service Bulletin Titles for 1986 Ford Truck Aerostar L4-140 2.3L SOHC

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   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
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 Brake Service - Service Tips
MARCH         1998 Brakes - New Silicone Compound/Grease
MARCH         1998 Lug Nuts - Proper Installation/Torqueing Procedure
MARCH         1998 Air Conditioning - R12 to R134A Retrofit Kit
FEBRUARY   1998 Paint - Procedure/Products For Plastic Service Parts
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
AUGUST        1996 Rear Axle - Whine/Howl At Light Throttle
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
AUGUST        1995 Body - Roof Panel and Drip Rail Repairs
AUGUST        1995 Replacement Sliding Door - Service Tip
JULY             1995 Temperature Gauge - Reads Low/Erratic
JUNE             1995 Windshield - Material Usage Procedure
MARCH         1995 Paint - Iron Particle Removal
MARCH         1995 Rocker Panel - Front/Rear Rust Perforation
JANUARY      1995 Air Conditioning - O Ring Removal Service Tip
DECEMBER   1994 Brake Rotor - Machining Equipment/Warranty Information
NOVEMBER   1994 Front Door Glass - Binds During Downward Travel
NOVEMBER   1994 Paint - Preparation Procedure And MSDS Information
SEPTEMBER 1994 Sliding Door Weatherstrip - Worn or Damaged
JULY             1994 R-12 Refrigerant - Substitutes
MARCH         1994 Cylinder Head Gasket and Bolts - Revised
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
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 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
SEPTEMBER 1993 Diagnostic Connector - Service Bay Diagnostic System
AUGUST        1993 Air Conditioning - Cooling Tube Does Not Fit
JULY             1993 Bumper - Loose or Unattached Ends
JUNE             1993 Steering - Clunk/Rattle/Premature Tire Wear
JUNE             1993 Speedometer - Service Replacements With Pre-Set Mileage
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
DECEMBER   1992 A/T - A4LD No Reverse
OCTOBER      1992 Rear Brakes - Squeal Noise When Cold
AUGUST        1992 A/T - A4LD No 4th Gear
JULY             1992 Fuel Tank - Thud or Clunk Sound
JULY             1992 Rear Seat Headphone Speaker - Control Knob Available
JUNE             1992 A/C Compressor - Noise
JUNE             1992 Starter Motor Brushes - Replacement Revision
JUNE             1992 Nylon Fuel Lines - Servicing Procedure
FEBRUARY   1992 A/T - A4LD Converter Channel Spring Addition
FEBRUARY   1992 Timing Belt - Warbling Noise
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
DECEMBER   1991 Engine - Hard Cold Starts/Hesitation/Stalls On Start-Up
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 A/T - Floor Shifter Binding
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
DECEMBER   1990 Speed Control - Diagnostic Tips
NOVEMBER   1990 Engine - Hesitation or Stall At Idle
NOVEMBER   1990 Instrument Cluster - Dim or Blank Display
OCTOBER      1990 A/C System - Not Cooling Satisfactorily
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 Wiper Motor - Gear Service Kit Available
JULY             1990 Rear Suspension - Clapping Noise On Bumps
JUNE             1990 Steering Column Support Brackets - Loose
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
APRIL            1990 Heater - Insufficient Heat To Front Seat Floor Area
MARCH         1990 Seat Belts - Cause Interior Trim Wear
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/C Controls - Sticking/Binding
NOVEMBER   1989 Emission Maintenance Warning Module - Service
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 TPS Mounting Screws - Hard to Remove
JUNE             1989 Paint - Cosmetic Damage From Airborn Materials
JUNE             1989 Idle Fuel Mixture - Manual Revision
JUNE             1989 Adhesives & Sealants - Availability and Usage
JUNE             1989 Emission Control System - Technician`s Glossary
MAY              1989 A/T - A4LD Premature Clutch Wear
MAY              1989 Electrical/Electronic/Fuel Induction - Glossary
MAY              1989 Engine - Normal Oil Consumption
MAY              1989 Tires - Best Pressure For Load Application
MAY              1989 A/T - A4LD Delay In Reverse/Occasional No-Reverse
APRIL            1989 Drivetrain - Lubricant Usage
APRIL            1989 Rear Axle - Cover Leaks
MARCH         1989 Front Body Side Window - Uneven
MARCH         1989 Ignition System - Diagnostics Manual Correction
FEBRUARY   1989 Safety Belt - Catches On Fuel Filler Door Release Handle
FEBRUARY   1989 Speed Control - Abnormal Operation When Hot
JANUARY      1989 Speedometer/Odometer - Inaccurate Readings
JANUARY      1989 MAP and BAP Sensor - Application Chart
JANUARY      1989 A/T - A4LD Overdrive Sun Gear Support Inspection
DECEMBER   1988 A/C Suction Accumulator - Manual Revision
DECEMBER   1988 Safety Belt - Tongue Cover Now Available
OCTOBER      1988 M/T - Hard to Shift Gears In Cold Weather
OCTOBER      1988 A/T - Driveline Clicking Or Popping Noise
AUGUST        1988 Coolant Refill Procedure - Shop Manual Correction
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 Wheelcovers - Clicking/Squawking Noises
APRIL            1988 A/T - A4LD No Upshift/Restricted Modulator
APRIL            1988 Engine - Oil Dipstick May Not Be Read Correctly
APRIL            1988 Radio Antenna Mounting Screws - Loose
MARCH         1988 Driveshaft - Clicking/Popping Noise
MARCH         1988 Manual Vent Windows - Difficult to Open
MARCH         1988 A/T - A4LD Erratic or No 3-4 Upshift
FEBRUARY   1988 Intake Manifold Torque Specification - Correction
FEBRUARY   1988 A/T - A4LD Slipping Under Acceleration
DECEMBER   1987 Engine - Intermittent/Constant High Idle Speed
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
OCTOBER      1987 Instrument Cluster Bulbs - Replacement Precaution
SEPTEMBER 1987 Suspension - Vehicle Lean or Spring Sag
SEPTEMBER 1987 A/T, M/T - New `Mercon` Transmission Fluid
SEPTEMBER 1987 A/T - A4LD No 4th Gear/Overdrive Planetary Carrier
SEPTEMBER 1987 A/T - Front Bushing Wear
AUGUST        1987 A/T - A4LD Slipping On Upshifts And Downshifts
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 Paint - Difficulty Matching Production Colors
JULY             1987 Wiring - Circuit Number/Color Code Charts
JULY             1987 A/C Controls - Sticking or Binding
JULY             1987 A/T - A4LD Front Seal Blows Out
JULY             1987 Front Disc Brake - Groaning/Grinding Noise
JULY             1987 Plastic Bumper - Painting Procedure
JUNE             1987 Engine - Hesitation/Stumble/Stall/Detonation
JUNE             1987 Electric Fuel Pump - New Service Procedure
JUNE             1987 Manual Vent Windows - Hard to Open
APRIL            1987 Engine - Hesitation/Stumble/Stalls On Acceleration
APRIL            1987 Parking Brake - Popping Noise
APRIL            1987 Engine - Oil Consumption/High Oil Level
APRIL            1987 Wiring - Positive Locking Micro-Pin Terminals
MARCH         1987 Engine - Stalling and/or A No Start Condition
MARCH         1987 Fuel System - Filler Pipe Seal Shrinkage
MARCH         1987 Heater - Insufficient Heat to the Front Floor
MARCH         1987 A/T - A4LD Engine RPM Increases On Downshift
MARCH         1987 Engine - Surging/Bucking On Cruise or Deceleration
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.
FEBRUARY   1987 Sliding Windows - Water Leaks
FEBRUARY   1987 Wiring - Electrical System Troubleshooting Tips
FEBRUARY   1987 Sliding Door - Difficult Operation Explanation
FEBRUARY   1987 Sliding Door - High Closing Efforts
FEBRUARY   1987 A/T - A4LD Late 1-2 Upshift After Rebuild
JANUARY      1987 A/T - A4LD Multiple Problem Diagnosis/Repair
JANUARY      1987 EEC Universal Distributor - Drive Gear Removal Tool
JANUARY      1987 Interior Trim - Recommended Clean Up Tips
JANUARY      1987 Shop Tips to Prevent Repeat Repairs
JANUARY      1987 Clock - Electronic Digital Display Looks Dim
JANUARY      1987 Roof Panel - Seam Sealer Application
DECEMBER   1986 Lock - High Key Efforts or Outside Door Handle Efforts
DECEMBER   1986 Power Lock - High Key Efforts or Door Handle Efforts
DECEMBER   1986 Aluminum Oil Pan - Heli-Coil Repair of Drain Plug
DECEMBER   1986 Front Tires - Irregular Wear Pattern
DECEMBER   1986 Radio - Rear Remote Control Inoperative
DECEMBER   1986 Sliding Door - Rattles On Rough Roads
DECEMBER   1986 Sliding Door Center Track - Paint Flaking
DECEMBER   1986 Tail Lamp - Water In Lamp Assembly
DECEMBER   1986 A/T - A4LD Diagnostic Chart
NOVEMBER   1986 Bodyside/Liftgate Modular Windows - Water Leaks
NOVEMBER   1986 Engine Oil - Recommended Usage
NOVEMBER   1986 Footwell Lamp - Lens Retention
NOVEMBER   1986 Glove Box Door - Misaligned/Hard Closing Effort
NOVEMBER   1986 Ignition Lock - Binds/Does Not Return From START
NOVEMBER   1986 Instrument Panel/Cluster - Squeaks
NOVEMBER   1986 Brake Booster - Request For Return of Assembly
NOVEMBER   1986 Processor - Request For Return of Assembly
NOVEMBER   1986 A/C System - High Engine Coolant Temperatures
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
OCTOBER      1986 Engine - Stalling/Hard Start/No Start/Rough Idle
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 A/T - C3/A4LD - Upshift/Downshift Slippage/Leaks
SEPTEMBER 1986 Engine - Rough/Rolling Idle and/or Hesitation/Stumble
SEPTEMBER 1986 Power Steering - Firm Steering Effort
SEPTEMBER 1986 Rear Locking Differential - Noise On Turns
SEPTEMBER 1986 Oil Level Indicator - Intermittent Operation
AUGUST        1986 Engine - No Start/Stall/Surge/Hesitation
AUGUST        1986 Engine - Rolling Idle/Idle Stall/Deceleration Stalling
AUGUST        1986 Engine - Spark Knock/Pinging/Detonation
AUGUST        1986 Fuel Pump/Sender - Erratic Operation Prevention
JULY             1986 Electronic Odometer - Erratic Operation or Inoperative
JULY             1986 Specifications Issue Technical Service Bulletin
JULY             1986 Engine - No Start Condition
JULY             1986 Fuel System - Gasoline Testing Kit
JULY             1986 A/T - Pressure Tap Locations
JUNE             1986 A/T - A4LD No Forward Movement
JUNE             1986 Fuel Line Coupler - High Installation Effort
JUNE             1986 A/T Vacuum Diaphragm - Return
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 Alternator Bracket - Parts Return
MAY              1986 Power Steering Gear - Improved Seal Kit
MAY              1986 Charging System - Diagnostic Procedure Revision
MAY              1986 Engine - Stalls On Deceleration Or At Idle
MAY              1986 Heater Controls - Stick/Bind
APRIL            1986 Radio - Alternator Whine and Conducted Ignition Noise
MARCH         1986 A/T - A4LD Component Identification
MARCH         1986 A/T - A4LD Intermediate/Overdrive Servo Identification
MARCH         1986 A/T - A4LD Revised Oil Pan Torque Specification
MARCH         1986 Engine - Hesitation/Stumble On Acceleration
MARCH         1986 Sliding Door - Malfunction/Difficult Operation
MARCH         1986 Temperature Gauge Sensor - Manual Correction
FEBRUARY   1986 Fuel Tank Installation - Shop Manual Correction
FEBRUARY   1986 Alignment - Caster/Camber Adjustment
FEBRUARY   1986 Antitheft Devices - Installation Precautions
FEBRUARY   1986 Cowl - Top Vent Grille Warped
FEBRUARY   1986 Engine Compartment Wiring - New Connectors
FEBRUARY   1986 Crankshaft Seal - Leaks, Air Pressure Test
JANUARY      1986 A/T - A4LD Shift Speed Specifications
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 Instrument Cluster - New Magnetic Gauge System
JANUARY      1986 Maintenance - Manual Revision
JANUARY      1986 Oil Pressure Sender - False Low Oil Pressure Signal
JANUARY      1986 Stepwell Courtesy Lamp - Becomes Hot
DECEMBER   1985 Alignment - Specification Clarification
DECEMBER   1985 EEC Electrical Connectors - Driveability Concerns
DECEMBER   1985 Engine - Oil Level Checking Procedure
DECEMBER   1985 Electronic Instrument Cluster - Incorrect Fuel Mask
DECEMBER   1985 Engine - Hard Start/No Start/Rich Condition
DECEMBER   1985 Sliding Window Assembly - Comes Unlatched
NOVEMBER   1985 Fuel System Spring Lock Fitting - Proper Assembly
OCTOBER      1985 A/C - Auxiliary Evaporator Condensate Leakage
OCTOBER      1985 Distributor Rotor - Engine Bucking/Surging
SEPTEMBER 1985 M/T - Lubricant Fill Quantity Correction
AUGUST        1985 Emissions Test Failure - New Diagnostic Procedure
JULY             1985 A/T - A4LD Transmission Rear End Play Check
JULY             1985 Fuel Tank Sender Lock Ring - Special Tool
JULY             1985 A/T - A4LD Overdrive Center Support Assembly
JULY             1985 A/T - Front Pump Support Crescent Casting Appearance
JULY             1985 Grille - Fastenter Serviceability
MAY              1985 Driveshaft - Handling Precautions
JANUARY      1985 A/T - A4LD Center Support Installation Procedure
JANUARY      1985 A/T - A4LD/C3 Front Pump Support Inspection
JANUARY      1985 A/T - C3 Slipping or No Drive Condition


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