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1988 Ford Truck Ranger 4WD L4-140 2.3L SOHC

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Technical Service Bulletin Titles for 1988 Ford Truck Ranger 4WD L4-140 2.3L SOHC
SEPTEMBER 1987 Recall - Rear Brake Assembly Replacement

Technical Service Bulletin Titles for 1988 Ford Truck Ranger 4WD L4-140 2.3L SOHC
APRIL            1992 Recall - Exhaust Catalyst Replacement
JUNE             1991 Recall - Fuel Vapor Hose Replacement

Technical Service Bulletin Titles for 1988 Ford Truck Ranger 4WD L4-140 2.3L SOHC
JULY             1988 Campaign - Optional Tubular Rear Bumpers
FEBRUARY   1988 Campaign - Clutch Interlock Switch Malfunction
FEBRUARY   1988 Campaign - Hydraulic Clutch Control Assembly Replacement

Technical Service Bulletin Titles for 1988 Ford Truck Ranger 4WD 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   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
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 Rear Brakes - Grab/Stick On First Few Applications
MARCH         1998 Vehicle - Pull Or Drift Diagnostics/Service Procedures
MARCH         1998 Vehicle - Towing Behind RVs Guidelines
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
FEBRUARY   1997 Frame - Rivet Replacement with Bolts Service Tip
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 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
JULY             1995 Temperature Gauge - Reads Low/Erratic
JUNE             1995 Windshield - Material Usage Procedure
APRIL            1995 Running Boards - Noise/Vibration Installation Tips
MARCH         1995 Paint - Iron Particle Removal
MARCH         1995 Automatic Hublock - Diagnosis/Service Tips
JANUARY      1995 Air Conditioning - O Ring Removal Service Tip
DECEMBER   1994 Brake Rotor - Machining Equipment/Warranty Information
NOVEMBER   1994 Paint - Preparation Procedure And MSDS Information
JULY             1994 A/C Compressor - Service Tips
JULY             1994 R-12 Refrigerant - Substitutes
JUNE             1994 M/T Clutch - Growling/Clicking Noise
APRIL            1994 Frame/Crossmember - Snapping/Popping Noise
APRIL            1994 Fuel Injector Cleaner - Parts and Service Tips
MARCH         1994 Cylinder Head Gasket and Bolts - Revised
MARCH         1994 Engine - Oil Pan Gasket Leaks
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
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 Glass - Iridescence or Mottling In Tempered Glass
SEPTEMBER 1993 Air Conditioning - Use of Correct Fluorescent Tracer Dye
JULY             1993 Antilock Brakes - Service Tips
JUNE             1993 Clutch Disc - Scraping/Rattling/Clicking/Popping
JUNE             1993 Engine - Stalls/Hesitates/Long Cranking Times
MAY              1993 Brakes - Sticking/Binding/Grabbing
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
MARCH         1993 Steering Gear - Leak At the Input Shaft
JANUARY      1993 Cooling System - Proper Fluid Concentrations
DECEMBER   1992 Engine - Repair Tips to Avoid Potential Damage
DECEMBER   1992 A/T - A4LD No Reverse
AUGUST        1992 A/T - A4LD No 4th Gear
JULY             1992 Fuel Tank - Thud or Clunk Sound
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
FEBRUARY   1992 A/T - A4LD Converter Channel Spring Addition
FEBRUARY   1992 Front Drive Axle - Identification Tags
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 Oil Pan Removal/Installation - Manual Revision
DECEMBER   1991 M/T Assembly Procedure - Revision
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 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 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
JUNE             1991 Driveline - Vibration Between At 25 And 50 MPH
MAY              1991 Battery - No Engine Crank/Low Battery Charge
MAY              1991 Battery - Test Procedure
MAY              1991 M/T - M50D Hard Shift Condition
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 A/C System Electrical Wiring Diagram - Revision
DECEMBER   1990 Speed Control - Diagnostic Tips
NOVEMBER   1990 Engine - Hesitation or Stall At Idle
OCTOBER      1990 Audio Systems - Authorized Service Centers
OCTOBER      1990 Brakes - Intermittent Brake Squeal
OCTOBER      1990 A/T - Engine Vacuum Testing
SEPTEMBER 1990 Driveline - Vibration or Grease Leak
SEPTEMBER 1990 Lug Nuts - Proper Torqueing Procedure
SEPTEMBER 1990 Replacement Short Block - New Oil Pan Must Be Used
SEPTEMBER 1990 Driveability TSB`s - Summary
SEPTEMBER 1990 EEC IV EGR Pinpoint Test - Manual Correction
SEPTEMBER 1990 Ignition Timing Procedure - Manual Update
AUGUST        1990 Fuel Pump - Buzzing/Humming After Engine Shut Down
AUGUST        1990 Transfer Case - Revised Shift Procedures
JULY             1990 Lower Body Stone Protection - Repair Procedure
JULY             1990 Engine Short Block - Replacement Information
JUNE             1990 Mirrors - Optional Right Side Mirror Head
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 Steering/Suspension - Pull/Drift Diagnostic Procedure
MARCH         1990 EEC IV Pinpoint Test QA5 - Manual Revision
MARCH         1990 Electrical Connector Location Index - Revised
MARCH         1990 Shift Indicator Circuit - Manual Revision
FEBRUARY   1990 Engine Coolant - Recycled Coolant Not Authorized
FEBRUARY   1990 A/T - Choosing the Right ATF
JANUARY      1990 Ford RTV Sealer - Shelf Life
DECEMBER   1989 A/C - Musty Odor Coming From Vents
DECEMBER   1989 EEC IV - Revised Pinpoint Test Steps
DECEMBER   1989 Engine - Rough Idling Condition
NOVEMBER   1989 Driveline - Vibration or Shudder On Acceleration
NOVEMBER   1989 Brakes - False or Dropping Pedal
NOVEMBER   1989 Emission Maintenance Warning Module - Service
OCTOBER      1989 Steering - Pull or Drift
OCTOBER      1989 Alternator - Mounting Bracket Update
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 Key On Engine Off Self Test Procedure - 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 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 Adhesives & Sealants - Availability and Usage
JUNE             1989 Emission Control System - Technician`s Glossary
JUNE             1989 Windshield - Revised Installation Procedure
MAY              1989 Driveline/Rear Axle - Vibration/Boom Diagnosis
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 Front Door Glass - Squeaking/Creaking When Cycled
MARCH         1989 A/T - A4LD Improper Kickdown Operation
MARCH         1989 Ignition System - Diagnostics Manual Correction
FEBRUARY   1989 A/T - A4LD Delayed Reverse Engagement
FEBRUARY   1989 Door Glass - Flutters/Slaps When Partially Open
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
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 Liftgate - Cracks At Swing-Away Spare Tire Carrier
SEPTEMBER 1988 M/T Shift Lever - Buzzing Noise
AUGUST        1988 Engine - Hesitation/Lack Of Power/Rough Idle
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 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 Suspension - Performance Concerns With Campers
JUNE             1988 Engine - No Start/Stalling Condition
MAY              1988 Adhesive Mouldings & Nameplates - Replacement
APRIL            1988 A/T - A4LD No Upshift/Restricted Modulator
APRIL            1988 Engine - Oil Dipstick May Not Be Read Correctly
APRIL            1988 Heater - Poor Performance At Idle
APRIL            1988 Vehicle Storage - Maintenance Tips
MARCH         1988 Clarion Brand Radio - Time Display Setting
MARCH         1988 Malfunction Indicator Light - Explanation
MARCH         1988 Manual Vent Windows - Difficult to Open
MARCH         1988 A/T - A4LD Erratic or No 3-4 Upshift
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 Intake Manifold Torque Specification - Correction
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 Driveline - Ratcheting/Clanking Noise In Reverse
JANUARY      1988 Graphic Display - False or No Warnings
DECEMBER   1987 Transfer Case/Transmission - Leaks At Case Juncture
DECEMBER   1987 Doors and Ignition - Lock Service Tips
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
SEPTEMBER 1987 Suspension - Vehicle Lean or Spring Sag
SEPTEMBER 1987 A/T, M/T - New `Mercon` Transmission Fluid
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 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
MAY              1987 Production Build Date Stamp - Relocation
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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