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1988 Ford Escort L4-116 1.9L VIN 9 TBI

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Technical Service Bulletin Titles for 1988 Ford Escort L4-116 1.9L VIN 9 TBI
NOVEMBER   1995 Recall - Ignition Switch Replacement

Technical Service Bulletin Titles for 1988 Ford Escort L4-116 1.9L VIN 9 TBI
DECEMBER   1993 Recall - Exhaust Catalyst Replacement
JULY             1993 Recall - Catalytic Converter Replacement
APRIL            1993 Recall - Vehicle Emission Control Information Label
MARCH         1992 Recall - Emissions Modification

Technical Service Bulletin Titles for 1988 Ford Escort L4-116 1.9L VIN 9 TBI
APRIL            1988 Campaign - Fuel Pump Circuit Modification

Technical Service Bulletin Titles for 1988 Ford Escort L4-116 1.9L VIN 9 TBI
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
SEPTEMBER 2000 Engine - Intake Manifold Cleaning Before Installation
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 Brakes - New Silicone Compound/Grease
MARCH         1998 Lug Nuts - Proper Installation/Torqueing Procedure
MARCH         1998 Air Conditioning - R12 to R134A Retrofit Kit
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
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 Engine - Bucking/Jerking At Steady Cruise Speeds
NOVEMBER   1994 Paint - Preparation Procedure And MSDS Information
JULY             1994 R-12 Refrigerant - Substitutes
JUNE             1994 A/T- ATX Intermittent/Delayed 1st - 2nd Gear Shift
APRIL            1994 Bumpers - Isolator and Bracket Assembly Replacement
APRIL            1994 Fuel Injector Cleaner - Parts and Service Tips
JANUARY      1994 A/T - ATX Intermittent No/Delayed 1-2 Upshift
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
NOVEMBER   1993 Engine Gasket Surface - Cleaning Procedures
OCTOBER      1993 Glass - Iridescence or Mottling In Tempered Glass
SEPTEMBER 1993 Air Conditioning - Use of Correct Fluorescent Tracer Dye
APRIL            1993 Exterior Clearcoat - Cracking/Eroding/Peeling Off
MARCH         1993 A/C Coupling - Cleaning Procedures
MARCH         1993 Clutch Release Bearing - Service Kit Availability
JANUARY      1993 Cooling System - Proper Fluid Concentrations
DECEMBER   1992 Engine - Repair Tips to Avoid Potential Damage
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
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 Fuel Injector - New Cleaning Method
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 Radio - Control Functional Test Revision
MAY              1991 Battery - No Engine Crank/Low Battery Charge
MAY              1991 Battery - Test Procedure
MAY              1991 Passive Restraint - Service Part Information
MAY              1991 A/C - R12 Refrigerant Service Tips
MAY              1991 Fuel Pump - Noise
APRIL            1991 Door Latches - Adjustment/Modification Prohibition
APRIL            1991 Engine - Rough Idle/Hesitation/Backfire/Stalling
APRIL            1991 Vehicle - Welding Precautions
MARCH         1991 A/C Controls - Troubleshooting Hints Revision
MARCH         1991 Refrigerant System Leak Testing - Manual Update
MARCH         1991 Electric Rear Window Defroster - Inoperative
JANUARY      1991 Inner Tie Rod - Replacement Procedure
DECEMBER   1990 Passive Restraint System - Chattering Noise
DECEMBER   1990 Speed Control - Diagnostic Tips
OCTOBER      1990 Audio Systems - Authorized Service Centers
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 EEC IV EGR Pinpoint Test - Manual Correction
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
MAY              1990 Engine - Stalls When Cold
MAY              1990 Engine - Tapping Noise
MARCH         1990 A/T - ATX Differential Shim Selection Manual Revision
MARCH         1990 EEC IV Pinpoint Test QA5 - Manual Revision
MARCH         1990 ISC Actuator Pinpoint Test K - 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 Engine - Cranks But Will Not No Start
JANUARY      1990 Ford RTV Sealer - Shelf Life
DECEMBER   1989 A/C - Musty Odor Coming From Vents
DECEMBER   1989 EEC IV Quick Test - Continuous Self-Test Chart
DECEMBER   1989 EEC IV - Revised Pinpoint Test Steps
DECEMBER   1989 Engine - Rough Idling Condition
NOVEMBER   1989 Engine - Erratic Idle/Hesitation
OCTOBER      1989 A/C Fan Controller - New Diagnostic Procedure
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 Heated Backlite Grid - Manual Updates
SEPTEMBER 1989 Key On Engine Off Self Test Procedure - Manual Revision
SEPTEMBER 1989 Rear Suspension - Clunking Noise
SEPTEMBER 1989 A/T - Twenty Steps To Successful Repairs
AUGUST        1989 Aluminum Wheel - Air Leaks
AUGUST        1989 Headlamps - Flicker When Fog Lamps Are On
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 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 Heater Core - Core Leak Test Procedure
JULY             1989 TPS Mounting Screws - Hard to Remove
JUNE             1989 Paint - Cosmetic Damage From Airborn Materials
JUNE             1989 A/T Check Ball Location - 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 EEC IV Quick Test - False Service Codes
MAY              1989 EGR PFE Sensor - Diagnosis
MAY              1989 Electrical/Electronic/Fuel Induction - Glossary
MAY              1989 Engine - Normal Oil Consumption
APRIL            1989 Engine - No Start Condition/Bucking Condition
APRIL            1989 Passive Restraint Lamp/Chimes - Come On Intermittently
MARCH         1989 Ignition System - Diagnostics Manual Correction
MARCH         1989 Vane Airflow Sensor - Pinpoint Test DK Correction
MARCH         1989 Liftgate - Hard to Close
MARCH         1989 A/T - ATX Governor Filter
FEBRUARY   1989 Speed Control - Abnormal Operation When Hot
JANUARY      1989 Speedometer/Odometer - Inaccurate Readings
JANUARY      1989 Fuel Filler Door - Inoperative
JANUARY      1989 MAP and BAP Sensor - Application Chart
JANUARY      1989 Passive Restraint Drive Belt - Binding/Noisy
DECEMBER   1988 EGR Transducer Sensor - Condensation
DECEMBER   1988 A/C Suction Accumulator - Manual Revision
DECEMBER   1988 Passive Restraint System - Manual Revision
DECEMBER   1988 Safety Belt - Tongue Cover Now Available
DECEMBER   1988 Wheel Covers - Low Speed Ticking or Clicking Noise
DECEMBER   1988 VECI Label - Final Issue
NOVEMBER   1988 A/T - Governor Hydraulic Circuit Filtration System
NOVEMBER   1988 A/T - ATX Torque Converter Differences
OCTOBER      1988 Engine - 200 RPM Idle Roll
SEPTEMBER 1988 Engine - No Start or Hard Start Condition
SEPTEMBER 1988 Front Disc Brakes - Clicking Noise
SEPTEMBER 1988 Fuel Tank - Capacity Correction
AUGUST        1988 Engine - Hesitation/Lack Of Power/Rough Idle
AUGUST        1988 Fuel Filler Door Manual Override - Inoperative
JULY             1988 EEC IV Emissions Diagnosis - Supplemental Information
JULY             1988 Safety Belts - Service Procedure, Manual Revision
JULY             1988 Park Brake Cable - Squeaking Noise
JULY             1988 Vent Windows - May Stick to Weatherstrip
JUNE             1988 Electronic Modules - Protection From Static Electricity
JUNE             1988 Fuel Rail - Supplemental Installation Procedure
MAY              1988 Adhesive Mouldings & Nameplates - Replacement
APRIL            1988 Bumper Covers - Repair Procedures
APRIL            1988 Engine - Oil Dipstick May Not Be Read Correctly
APRIL            1988 Vehicle Storage - Maintenance Tips
MARCH         1988 Chassis Components - Cosmetic Surface Rust
MARCH         1988 Seat Cushion - Uncomfortable
MARCH         1988 Front/Rear Door Handles - Air Drafts
MARCH         1988 Fuel Control Pinpoint Test - Manual Revision
MARCH         1988 Malfunction Indicator Light - Explanation
MARCH         1988 A/T - ATX No Movement In Any Direction
MARCH         1988 Accessory Drive Belt - Seating Procedure
MARCH         1988 Distributor Diaphragm - Parts Return
MARCH         1988 Distributor Diaphragm - Request For Return
FEBRUARY   1988 Child Safety Seat - Manual Correction
FEBRUARY   1988 EEC IV Pinpoint Test H - Manual Correction
FEBRUARY   1988 Front/Rear Stabilizer Bar Bushings - Squeak/Grunt Noise
FEBRUARY   1988 Steering Wheel - Clunk/Looseness
FEBRUARY   1988 Steering Wheel - Retaining Bolt Not to Be Reused
FEBRUARY   1988 Swing-Away Spare Tire Carrier - Hard To Close
JANUARY      1988 Graphic Display - False or No Warnings
JANUARY      1988 Fuel Pressure Specification - Shop Manual Correction
JANUARY      1988 A/T - Installation Of In-Line Fluid Filter & Flow Test
DECEMBER   1987 Engine - No Start/Lack of Power On Acceleration
DECEMBER   1987 Doors and Ignition - Lock Service Tips
DECEMBER   1987 Engine - Hesitation/Lean Backfire After Start-Up
DECEMBER   1987 High Mount Stoplamp - Moisture/Dirt Inside Lens
DECEMBER   1987 Vinyl Tape Stripes - Poor Adhesion
NOVEMBER   1987 Air Conditioning - Odor Service Procedure
NOVEMBER   1987 EEC IV Quick Test - Code 95 Stored In Error
NOVEMBER   1987 Rotunda Gas Chek Kit - Requires Modification
NOVEMBER   1987 EEC IV - Code 17 Error
NOVEMBER   1987 Exhaust System - Clicking Noise From Front Of Vehicle
NOVEMBER   1987 Pinpoint Test KE - Shop Manual Correction
NOVEMBER   1987 State Emission Test and Key On/Engine Off Wiggle Test
OCTOBER      1987 Emission Calibration Label - Relocation
OCTOBER      1987 TFI Module/PIP Sensor - New Diagnostic Procedure
OCTOBER      1987 Front/Rear Alignment - Specifications
OCTOBER      1987 A/T - ATX Late or No Upshift
SEPTEMBER 1987 Heater Core - Service Replacement Parts
SEPTEMBER 1987 A/T, M/T - New `Mercon` Transmission Fluid
SEPTEMBER 1987 Front/Rear Suspension - Spring Application Charts
SEPTEMBER 1987 Paint - Information For Colorcoating Plastic Bumpers
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
JUNE             1987 Passive Restraint System - Revisions/Diagnostic Tips
MAY              1987 Production Build Date Stamp - Relocation
APRIL            1987 A/T - ATX Planetary Gear Design Changes
OCTOBER      1986 A/T - ATX Erratic Upshifts Sometimes No Upshift


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