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1988 Ford Truck F 250 2WD Pickup V8-302 5.0L

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Technical Service Bulletin Titles for 1988 Ford Truck F 250 2WD Pickup V8-302 5.0L
NOVEMBER   1995 Recall - Ignition Switch Replacement
OCTOBER      1988 Recall - Sliding Window Glass Inspection/Replacement
APRIL            1988 Recall - Supplement 2 Front End Shimmy
MARCH         1988 Recall - Supplement I Front End Shimmy
FEBRUARY   1988 Recall - Steering Shimmy Correction

Technical Service Bulletin Titles for 1988 Ford Truck F 250 2WD Pickup V8-302 5.0L
DECEMBER   1987 Campaign - Weight Certification Label Are Overstated

Technical Service Bulletin Titles for 1988 Ford Truck F 250 2WD Pickup V8-302 5.0L
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
AUGUST        1998 Steering - Shimmy Diagnostic/Repair Procedure
JUNE             1998 A/C - Filtering Refrigerant After Compressor Replacement
APRIL            1998 Engine - New Gasket Sealer
MARCH         1998 Brakes - Soft Pedal Feel/Pull/Irregular Wear
MARCH         1998 Front Brake Caliper - Piston Boots Damaged
MARCH         1998 Lug Nuts - Proper Installation/Torqueing Procedure
MARCH         1998 Vehicle - Towing Behind RVs Guidelines
MARCH         1998 Air Conditioning - R12 to R134A Retrofit Kit
FEBRUARY   1997 Frame - Rivet Replacement with Bolts Service Tip
FEBRUARY   1997 Frame - Popping or Creaking Noise
DECEMBER   1996 Torque Converter - Cleaning and Replacement Guidelines
NOVEMBER   1996 A/T Torque Converter - Leak Test Procedure
NOVEMBER   1996 Electrical Diode - Identification and Replacement
NOVEMBER   1996 Ball Joint - Clunk Noise From Front End
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
DECEMBER   1995 Door Lock Cylinder - Loose in Replacement Door
NOVEMBER   1995 Ignition Switch - Key Hard To Rotate When Cold
SEPTEMBER 1995 Air Conditioning - Approved Flushing Procedures
SEPTEMBER 1995 Recycled Engine Coolant - Service Tips
AUGUST        1995 A/T - New Rotunda Fluid Changer Service Tip
JUNE             1995 Windshield - Material Usage Procedure
APRIL            1995 Running Boards - Noise/Vibration Installation Tips
APRIL            1995 Wiper Motor - Upgraded Service Kits
MARCH         1995 Paint - Iron Particle Removal
FEBRUARY   1995 New Cylinder Head Bolt - Service Tips
JANUARY      1995 Air Conditioning - O Ring Removal Service Tip
NOVEMBER   1994 Paint - Preparation Procedure And MSDS Information
OCTOBER      1994 Air Conditioner Vacuum Tank - Replacement Tip
SEPTEMBER 1994 Full Floating Rear Axles - Hub Seal Leaks
JULY             1994 A/C Compressor - Service Tips
JULY             1994 Fuel System - Difficult or Slow Filling Fuel Tank
JULY             1994 R-12 Refrigerant - Substitutes
MAY              1994 Accessory Drive Belt - Chirp or Squeal Noise
APRIL            1994 Differential - Oil Leaks At Pinion Nut
APRIL            1994 Frame/Crossmember - Snapping/Popping Noise
APRIL            1994 Fuel Injector Cleaner - Parts and Service Tips
FEBRUARY   1994 Spark Plug Wire - Miss/Buck/Spark Knock
JANUARY      1994 Accessory Drive Belt - Noise/Excessive Wear
JANUARY      1994 A/T - AODE Cooler Return Line Filter Installation
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 Air Conditioning - Return of Obsolete Filter Kits
OCTOBER      1993 M/T - ZF S5-42 HD Obsolete Parts Return
OCTOBER      1993 Glass - Iridescence or Mottling In Tempered Glass
OCTOBER      1993 M/T Gasket Kit - Return of Obsolete Parts
SEPTEMBER 1993 Air Conditioning - Use of Correct Fluorescent Tracer Dye
SEPTEMBER 1993 M/T - ZF S5 42 HD Return of Obsolete Parts
SEPTEMBER 1993 Paint - Peel Repair Procedures Update
AUGUST        1993 Brake Computer Module - Obsolete Service Part Return
AUGUST        1993 Rear Anti-Lock Brakes - Adverse Characteristics
JULY             1993 Antilock Brakes - Service Tips
JULY             1993 Steering - Alignment Service Procedure
JUNE             1993 Engine - Spark Knock Diagnostic Procedure
MAY              1993 Brakes - Sticking/Binding/Grabbing
MAY              1993 Engine - Rough Idle or Stumble
APRIL            1993 Exterior Clearcoat - Cracking/Eroding/Peeling Off
MARCH         1993 A/C Coupling - Cleaning Procedures
MARCH         1993 Paint to Match Parts - Generic Paint Procedure
MARCH         1993 Steering Gear - Leak At the Input Shaft
FEBRUARY   1993 Rear Brakes - Grab When Cold
JANUARY      1993 Cooling System - Proper Fluid Concentrations
DECEMBER   1992 Engine - No Start Condition
DECEMBER   1992 Engine - Repair Tips to Avoid Potential Damage
AUGUST        1992 A/C O Ring Seal - New Design
AUGUST        1992 Engine - Metal to Metal Noise
AUGUST        1992 Steering - Pulls Left When Braking
JULY             1992 Engine - Cooling Concerns and/or Vibration
JUNE             1992 Starter Motor Brushes - Replacement Revision
JUNE             1992 Nylon Fuel Lines - Servicing Procedure
MAY              1992 Fuel System - Fuel Stabilizer For Extended Storage
MARCH         1992 Speed Control - Intermittent or Inoperative
MARCH         1992 Power Steering Gear - Fluid Leaks
FEBRUARY   1992 Front Drive Axle - Identification Tags
JANUARY      1992 Diesel Engine - Redesigned Flywheel Bolts
JANUARY      1992 M/T - M5HD Increased/Uneven Clutch Pedal Efforts
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
OCTOBER      1991 Steering/Suspension - Pull/Drift Diagnostic Procedure
OCTOBER      1991 Air Conditioning - Lack of Cooling
SEPTEMBER 1991 Fuel Injector - New Cleaning Method
SEPTEMBER 1991 Brake Hoses - Wet Appearance
SEPTEMBER 1991 Exterior Paint - Comprehensive Repair Procedures
SEPTEMBER 1991 M/T - Crunching Shifting From 2nd to 3rd Gear
SEPTEMBER 1991 M/T Clutch Housing - Fluid Inside
AUGUST        1991 M/T - Gear Noise/Rattle
AUGUST        1991 Radio/Two-Way Communications - Whine/Buzz
JULY             1991 A/C System - Chemical/Refrigerator Type Odor
JULY             1991 Rear Axle - Correct Routing
JULY             1991 A/T - AOD Direct Clutch Failure/Excessive Case Bore Wear
JUNE             1991 Engine - Lack of Power/No Start Diagnosis
MAY              1991 Wheel - Mounting Surface Distorted Lug/Pilot Holes
MAY              1991 Battery - No Engine Crank/Low Battery Charge
MAY              1991 Battery - Test Procedure
MAY              1991 M/T - M50D Hard Shift Condition
MAY              1991 M/T Transmission Shift Lever - Buzz/Vibration
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 Fuel Tank Switching Valve - Service Tips
APRIL            1991 Vehicle - Welding Precautions
MARCH         1991 A/C Clutch Switch - Designation Revision
MARCH         1991 Rear Axle Hub Seal - Lubricant Leaks
MARCH         1991 Bendix® Steering Gear - High Steering Effort
MARCH         1991 A/T - AOD 4th Gear Complaints
DECEMBER   1990 Speed Control - Diagnostic Tips
OCTOBER      1990 Audio Systems - Authorized Service Centers
OCTOBER      1990 Brakes - Intermittent Brake Squeal
OCTOBER      1990 Paint - Stone Chip Protection Film Kit Available
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
SEPTEMBER 1990 Ignition Timing Procedure - Manual Update
SEPTEMBER 1990 A/T - Harsh Reverse Engagements
AUGUST        1990 Fuel Pump - Buzzing/Humming After Engine Shut Down
AUGUST        1990 M/T - Clutch Fluid Leaks/Incomplete Release
JULY             1990 Lower Body Stone Protection - Repair Procedure
JULY             1990 M/T -M5OD HD Troubleshooting Guide
JUNE             1990 Frame Side Rails - Cracks At the Rear Shock Bracket
JUNE             1990 Mirrors - Optional Right Side Mirror Head
MAY              1990 Body/Frame - Arc Welding Precautions
MAY              1990 Steering/Suspension - Shimmy
MAY              1990 Wheel Cover - Centers Damaged By Stones
MARCH         1990 EEC IV Pinpoint Test QA5 - Manual Revision
MARCH         1990 Hazard Flasher Location - Manual Revision
MARCH         1990 Oil Pressure Sender Circuit - Manual Revision
MARCH         1990 Engine - Fuel Economy Service Tips
FEBRUARY   1990 M/T - ZF HD M5OD Bump/Clunk/Click Noises
FEBRUARY   1990 Engine - Spark Knock/Engine Miss
FEBRUARY   1990 Engine Coolant - Recycled Coolant Not Authorized
FEBRUARY   1990 A/T - Choosing the Right ATF
JANUARY      1990 M/T - ZF Model S5-42 Inspection Information
JANUARY      1990 Engine - Excessively High Oil Consumption
JANUARY      1990 Ford RTV Sealer - Shelf Life
DECEMBER   1989 A/C - Musty Odor Coming From Vents
DECEMBER   1989 Brakes (Front) - Premature Wear/High Pedal Effort
DECEMBER   1989 EEC IV - Revised Pinpoint Test Steps
DECEMBER   1989 Engine - Rough Idling Condition
NOVEMBER   1989 A/T - AOD Separator Plate Gasket Changes
NOVEMBER   1989 Brakes - False or Dropping Pedal
NOVEMBER   1989 Emission Maintenance Warning Module - Service
NOVEMBER   1989 Engine - Extended Crank Time/Stalling/Rough Idle
OCTOBER      1989 Steering - Pull or Drift
OCTOBER      1989 Fuel Tank - Popping/Thumping/Grinding
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 Alternator Service Procedures - Manual Revision
SEPTEMBER 1989 EVP Sensor - Manual Revision
SEPTEMBER 1989 Key On Engine Off Self Test Procedure - Manual Revision
SEPTEMBER 1989 A/T - Twenty Steps To Successful Repairs
AUGUST        1989 Accessory Drive Belt - Squealing Noise
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 Automatic Belt Tensioner - Pulley Wear
JULY             1989 Fuel Tank Sending Unit - Connector Replacement
JULY             1989 Heater Core - Core Leak Test Procedure
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 A/T - AOD Case Thread Update
MAY              1989 Electrical/Electronic/Fuel Induction - Glossary
MAY              1989 Engine - Normal Oil Consumption
MAY              1989 Tires - Best Pressure For Load Application
APRIL            1989 Drivetrain - Lubricant Usage
APRIL            1989 A/C Compressor Clutch - Ringing Noise
APRIL            1989 A/T - AOD No Manual Low Gear
MARCH         1989 Ignition System - Diagnostics Manual Correction
MARCH         1989 Transfer Case/PTO - Lubrication Requirements
MARCH         1989 A/T - AOD 3-4 Accumulator Change
FEBRUARY   1989 A/C - Plenum Assembly Availability
FEBRUARY   1989 Speed Control - Abnormal Operation When Hot
JANUARY      1989 Speedometer/Odometer - Inaccurate Readings
JANUARY      1989 MAP and BAP Sensor - Application Chart
DECEMBER   1988 Wiring Illustration - Manual Correction
DECEMBER   1988 A/C Suction Accumulator - Manual Revision
DECEMBER   1988 Accessory Drive Belt - Makes Chirping Noise
DECEMBER   1988 Safety Belt - Tongue Cover Now Available
DECEMBER   1988 VECI Label - Final Issue
OCTOBER      1988 Power Door Lock Actuator - Rivet Corrosion/Rust
OCTOBER      1988 Wiper Governor Replacement Procedure - Manual Revision
OCTOBER      1988 A/T - Driveline Clicking Or Popping Noise
SEPTEMBER 1988 Engine - No Start or Hard Start Condition
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 Dash Panel - Cracks At Clutch Master Cylinder
AUGUST        1988 Fuel Gauge - Erratic Needle Movement
AUGUST        1988 Engine - Hesitation/Lack Of Power/Rough Idle
AUGUST        1988 Engine - Stumble/Miss When Lamps Are Operated
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 Brake Caliper - Rattling Noise
JUNE             1988 Electronic Modules - Protection From Static Electricity
JUNE             1988 M/T - Pocket Bearing Inspection
JUNE             1988 Rear Height Sensing Valve - Manual Correction
JUNE             1988 Suspension - Performance Concerns With Campers
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
MAY              1988 Adhesive Mouldings & Nameplates - Replacement
APRIL            1988 Engine - Oil Dipstick May Not Be Read Correctly
APRIL            1988 Front Drive Axle Hublock - Inoperative
APRIL            1988 Full Float Hub - Manual Correction
APRIL            1988 Full Float Hub Seal - Lubricant Leak
APRIL            1988 Heater - Insufficient Heat Inside of Vehicle
APRIL            1988 M/T - Hard to Shift Disengages From Third Gear
APRIL            1988 Vehicle Storage - Maintenance Tips
MARCH         1988 Driveshaft - Clicking/Popping Noise
MARCH         1988 Engine - Lack Of Power/No Start/Noise
MARCH         1988 Defroster - Uneven Airflow To Driver`s Side
MARCH         1988 Malfunction Indicator Light - Explanation
MARCH         1988 Manual Vent Windows - Difficult to Open
MARCH         1988 Oil Pressure Gauge - Erratic or Low Reading
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 Swing-Away Spare Tire Carrier - Hard To Close
FEBRUARY   1988 A/T - AOD Burned Overdrive Band/End Play after Rebuild
JANUARY      1988 Cowl - Water Leaks To The Interior
JANUARY      1988 Axle - Rear Axle Case Porosity/Pinion Seal Leaks
DECEMBER   1987 Doors and Ignition - Lock Service Tips
DECEMBER   1987 M/T- T18 Used In Limited Production
DECEMBER   1987 Vinyl Tape Stripes - Poor Adhesion
NOVEMBER   1987 Air Conditioning - Odor Service Procedure
NOVEMBER   1987 Antilock Brake System - Manual Correction
NOVEMBER   1987 Rotunda Gas Chek Kit - Requires Modification
NOVEMBER   1987 State Emission Test and Key On/Engine Off Wiggle Test
NOVEMBER   1987 A/T - C6 No. 9 Thrust Washer Failure
OCTOBER      1987 Cab/Pick Up Box - Alignment
OCTOBER      1987 Emission Calibration Label - Relocation
OCTOBER      1987 TFI Module/PIP Sensor - New Diagnostic Procedure
SEPTEMBER 1987 Suspension - Vehicle Lean or Spring Sag
SEPTEMBER 1987 A/T, M/T - New `Mercon` Transmission Fluid
SEPTEMBER 1987 Parking/Turn/Side Marker - Moisture Inside Lens
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 Paint - Difficulty Matching Production Colors
JULY             1987 Wiring - Circuit Number/Color Code Charts
JUNE             1987 A/T - AOD High Pitched Noise In All Ranges
MAY              1987 Production Build Date Stamp - Relocation
APRIL            1987 A/T - AOD Relief Valves For Valve Bodies
JANUARY      1987 A/T - 3-2 Too Sensitive, or No Part Throttle Downshift
JANUARY      1987 A/T - AOD No End Play/Overdrive Band Burned


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