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1988 Ford Thunderbird L4-140 2.3L SOHC Turbo
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Technical Service Bulletin Titles for 1988 Ford Thunderbird L4-140 2.3L SOHC Turbo
NOVEMBER 1995 Recall - Ignition Switch Replacement
MARCH 1988 Recall - Rear Axle Shaft/Brake Rotor Replacement
Technical Service Bulletin Titles for 1988 Ford Thunderbird L4-140 2.3L SOHC Turbo
SEPTEMBER 1994 Recall - Catalyst Replacement
Technical Service Bulletin Titles for 1988 Ford Thunderbird L4-140 2.3L SOHC Turbo
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
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
MARCH 1998 Air Conditioning - R12 to R134A Retrofit Kit
JANUARY 1998 A/T - A4LD/4R44E/5R55E New Center Support
OCTOBER 1997 A/T - Torque Converter Slip/DTC 628/P0741 Set
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
JANUARY 1996 New Design Tie Rods - Revised Torque Requirements
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
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
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
APRIL 1994 Fuel Injector Cleaner - Parts and Service Tips
MARCH 1994 Cylinder Head Gasket and Bolts - Revised
JANUARY 1994 Fuel Pressure Regulator - Obsolete Part Return
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 A/T - AOD Diagnostic Information
NOVEMBER 1993 EATC or Instrument Display - Dim or Blank
NOVEMBER 1993 EGO Sensors - Silicone Contamination
NOVEMBER 1993 Engine Gasket Surface - Cleaning Procedures
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
JUNE 1993 Engine - Stalls/Hesitates/Long Cranking Times
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 1993 Cooling System - Proper Fluid Concentrations
DECEMBER 1992 Engine - Repair Tips to Avoid Potential Damage
DECEMBER 1992 A/T - A4LD No Reverse
NOVEMBER 1992 A/C Compressor - Oil Recovery & Measuring Procedure
SEPTEMBER 1992 A/C Clutch - Slips At High Ambient Temperature
AUGUST 1992 Engine - Metal to Metal Noise
AUGUST 1992 A/T - A4LD No 4th Gear
JUNE 1992 A/C - Condensation Enters Passenger Compartment
FEBRUARY 1992 Timing Belt - Warbling Noise
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 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 EATC - Redesigned Replacement Control Head
MAY 1991 Fixed Antenna - Whistling Wind Noise
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 Refrigerant System Leak Testing - Manual Update
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 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 Seat Track - Sticking/Slow/Inoperative
SEPTEMBER 1990 Driveability TSB`s - Summary
SEPTEMBER 1990 EEC IV EGR Pinpoint Test - Manual Correction
SEPTEMBER 1990 Ignition Timing Procedure - Manual Update
SEPTEMBER 1990 Speed Control - Manual Revision
SEPTEMBER 1990 Speed Sensor Resistance Reading - Manual Revision
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
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
MARCH 1990 Autolamp Dimmer and Flash-to-Pass Relay - Revision
MARCH 1990 EEC IV Pinpoint Test QA5 - Manual Revision
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 EEC IV Quick Test - Continuous Self-Test Chart
DECEMBER 1989 Electronic Instrument Cluster - Speed Signal Diagnosis
DECEMBER 1989 Engine - Rough Idling Condition
NOVEMBER 1989 A/T - AOD Separator Plate Gasket Changes
OCTOBER 1989 A/T - Math Part II
SEPTEMBER 1989 Ignition Key Warning Switch - Replacement Procedure
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 A/T - Twenty Steps To Successful Repairs
AUGUST 1989 Aluminum Wheel - Air Leaks
AUGUST 1989 Radio - Interference On AM Band
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 Speakers - Sound Distortion/Erratic Operation
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 Antilock Brakes - Revised Service Code Index
JUNE 1989 Memory Seat Sensors - Procedure 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 A/T - AOD Case Thread Update
MAY 1989 Electrical/Electronic/Fuel Induction - Glossary
MAY 1989 Engine - Normal Oil Consumption
MAY 1989 A/T - A4LD Delay In Reverse/Occasional No-Reverse
MARCH 1989 Distributor Gear - Service Tips
MARCH 1989 Electronic Fuel Gauge - Will Not Display Full
MARCH 1989 Ignition System - Diagnostics Manual Correction
MARCH 1989 Vane Airflow Sensor - Pinpoint Test DK Correction
MARCH 1989 Memory Seat - Diagnostic Manual Supplement
FEBRUARY 1989 A/T - A4LD Delayed Reverse Engagement
FEBRUARY 1989 MIL - Turns ON And OFF Intermittently
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 - Buzzing From Behind Glove Box
DECEMBER 1988 A/C Suction Accumulator - Manual Revision
DECEMBER 1988 Safety Belt - Tongue Cover Now Available
DECEMBER 1988 VECI Label - Final Issue
OCTOBER 1988 Power Door Lock Actuator - Rivet Corrosion/Rust
SEPTEMBER 1988 Engine - No Start or Hard Start Condition
SEPTEMBER 1988 Speakers - Popping Noise When Operating The Windows
SEPTEMBER 1988 A/T - A4LD Buzzing Noise From Shift Cable
AUGUST 1988 A/C Temperature Display - Brightness Variation
AUGUST 1988 Engine - Hesitation/Lack Of Power/Rough Idle
AUGUST 1988 Valve Body Shuttle Ball Location - Manual Correction
AUGUST 1988 A/T - A4LD Valve Body Design Change
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 Turbocharger Boost Pressure - 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 Electronic Modules - Protection From Static Electricity
JUNE 1988 Fuel Rail - Supplemental Installation Procedure
MAY 1988 Adhesive Mouldings & Nameplates - Replacement
MAY 1988 Intermittent MIL ON/Rich Condition
MAY 1988 Luggage Compartment Door - Inoperative
APRIL 1988 A/T - A4LD No Upshift/Restricted Modulator
APRIL 1988 A/T - A4LD Shift Cable Buzzing Noise
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 Accessory Drive Belt - Chirping Noise
MARCH 1988 Malfunction Indicator Light - Explanation
MARCH 1988 A/T - A4LD Erratic or No 3-4 Upshift
MARCH 1988 A/T - AOD Slip/Bump On Upshift/Downshift
MARCH 1988 Distributor Diaphragm - Parts Return
MARCH 1988 Distributor Diaphragm - Request For Return
MARCH 1988 Power Door Locks - Are Inoperative
FEBRUARY 1988 EEC IV Pinpoint Test H - Manual Correction
FEBRUARY 1988 Front/Rear Stabilizer Bar Bushings - Squeak/Grunt Noise
FEBRUARY 1988 Sliding Roof Panel - Wind Noise/Water Leaks
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
FEBRUARY 1988 A/T - A4LD Slipping Under Acceleration
JANUARY 1988 A/T - A4LD Erratic or No 3-4 Upshift or 4-3 Downshift
JANUARY 1988 Graphic Display - False or No Warnings
JANUARY 1988 Axle - Rear Axle Case Porosity/Pinion Seal Leaks
DECEMBER 1987 Engine - Intermittent/Constant High Idle Speed
DECEMBER 1987 Keyless Entry System - New Processor
DECEMBER 1987 Doors and Ignition - Lock Service Tips
DECEMBER 1987 Power Door Locks - Inoperative
DECEMBER 1987 Vinyl Tape Stripes - Poor Adhesion
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 State Emission Test and Key On/Engine Off Wiggle Test
OCTOBER 1987 A/T - A4LD Front Oil Pump to Converter Housing Bolt
OCTOBER 1987 Emission Calibration Label - Relocation
OCTOBER 1987 TFI Module/PIP Sensor - New Diagnostic Procedure
OCTOBER 1987 Front/Rear Alignment - Specifications
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 Parking/Turn/Side Marker - Moisture Inside Lens
SEPTEMBER 1987 A/T - A4LD No 4th Gear/Overdrive Planetary Carrier
SEPTEMBER 1987 A/T - Front Bushing Wear
AUGUST 1987 Fuel System - Injector Tester/Cleaner Service Tips
AUGUST 1987 Keyless Entry System - Autolock Inoperative
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 Paint - Difficulty Matching Production Colors
JULY 1987 Wiring - Circuit Number/Color Code Charts
JULY 1987 A/T - A4LD Front Seal Blows Out
JUNE 1987 Antilock Brake System - Continuity Testing Caution
MAY 1987 Production Build Date Stamp - Relocation
MARCH 1987 Sheet Metal - Theft Prevention Standard
MARCH 1987 A/T - A4LD Erratic Shifting/Fluid Leakage
FEBRUARY 1987 A/T - A4LD Late 1-2 Upshift After Rebuild
NOVEMBER 1986 A/T - A4LD Intermittent No Reverse Condition
JANUARY 1985 A/T - A4LD/C3 Front Pump Support Inspection
JANUARY 1985 A/T - C3 Slipping or No Drive Condition
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