1985 Ford Thunderbird L4-140 2.3L SOHC Turbo Recall and Technical Service Bulletin Titles
TSB Number & Issue Date TSB Title 87M50 APR 87 Campaign - TFI Module Inspection/Replacement
TSB Number & Issue Date TSB Title 06-26-1 JAN 07 M/T - Mercon(R) V ATF Usage Information
06-14-4 JUL 06 A/T - Mercon V ATF Usage
01-10-12 MAY 01 Wire Harness - Terminal Repair Kit
00-23-10 NOV 00 A/T - In Line Fluid Filter Kit
99-19-6 SEP 99 A/C - Identification of Non Approved Refrigerants
99-15-2 JUL 99 A/T - Transmission Flush and Fill Tool Available
98-26-2 JAN 99 Fuel - Volatility Related Driveability Concerns
98-17-1 SEP 98 Seat Leather - Cleaning Procedure Tips
98-12-5 JUN 98 A/C - Filtering Refrigerant After Compressor Replacement
98-7-4 APR 98 Engine - New Gasket Sealer
98-5A-13 MAR 98 Brakes - New Silicone Compound/Grease
98-5A-4 MAR 98 Lug Nuts - Proper Installation/Torqueing Procedure
962612 DEC 96 Torque Converter - Cleaning and Replacement Guidelines
96249 NOV 96 A/T Torque Converter - Leak Test Procedure
96246 NOV 96 Electrical Diode - Identification and Replacement
96221 OCT 96 Windshield/Interior Glass - Fog/Film
96214 OCT 96 Alternator - Discharge
961710 AUG 96 A/C - R12 Refrigerant Substitutes Service Tip
96156 JUL 96 A/C System - Service TSB List
96107 MAY 96 Fuel - California Reformulated Gasoline
9611 JAN 96 New Design Tie Rods - Revised Torque Requirements
95184 SEP 95 Air Conditioning - Approved Flushing Procedures
95182 SEP 95 Recycled Engine Coolant - Service Tips
951610 AUG 95 A/T - New Rotunda Fluid Changer Service Tip
95132 JUL 95 Temperature Gauge - Reads Low/Erratic
95121 JUN 95 Windshield - Material Usage Procedure
9562 MAR 95 Brakes - Roughness During Application
9561 MAR 95 Paint - Iron Particle Removal
9522 JAN 95 Air Conditioning - O Ring Removal Service Tip
ATRATB271 JAN 95 A/T - C3 Front Seal Update
94234 NOV 94 Paint - Preparation Procedure And MSDS Information
94-14-3 JUL 94 R-12 Refrigerant - Substitutes
94139 JUN 94 A/C Discharge Hose - Obsolete Part return
9481 APR 94 Bumpers - Isolator and Bracket Assembly Replacement
9464 MAR 94 Cylinder Head Gasket and Bolts - Revised
93261 DEC 93 Heated Backlite - Inoperative
93241 NOV 93 Bumper Cover - Repair Materials Update
93248 NOV 93 Cooling System - New System Diagnostics
932410 NOV 93 Instrument Cluster Warning Lights - Dimly Lit
932318 NOV 93 A/T - AOD Diagnostic Information
932313 NOV 93 EATC or Instrument Display - Dim or Blank
93236 NOV 93 EGO Sensors - Silicone Contamination
93226 OCT 93 Air Conditioning - Return of Obsolete Filter Kits
93211 OCT 93 Glass - Iridescence or Mottling In Tempered Glass
93206 SEP 93 Air Conditioning - Use of Correct Fluorescent Tracer Dye
93121 JUN 93 Seat Belt - Service Kit For Front Outboard Tongue
93129 JUN 93 Speedometer - Service Replacements With Pre-Set Mileage
9384 APR 93 Exterior Clearcoat - Cracking/Eroding/Peeling Off
9365 MAR 93 A/C Coupling - Cleaning Procedures
92511 FEB 92 Timing Belt - Warbling Noise
ATRATB089 JAN 92 A/T - Diagnostic Trouble Codes for 1983-1992
ATRATB088 JAN 92 A/T - EEC Trouble Codes
91257 DEC 91 Engine - Hard Cold Starts/Hesitation/Stalls On Start-Up
ATRATB078 NOV 91 A/T - How To Use A Pressure Gauge
91225 OCT 91 A/C - New Refrigerant O-Rings
91195 SEP 91 Power Window Regulator - Counterbalance Spring
91181 SEP 91 Exterior Paint - Comprehensive Repair Procedures
91155 JUL 91 A/C System - Chemical/Refrigerator Type Odor
91117 MAY 91 EATC - Redesigned Replacement Control Head
91108 MAY 91 Battery - No Engine Crank/Low Battery Charge
911010 MAY 91 Battery - Test Procedure
9197 MAY 91 A/C - R12 Refrigerant Service Tips
9184 APR 91 Door Latches - Adjustment/Modification Prohibition
91813 APR 91 Engine - Rough Idle/Hesitation/Backfire/Stalling
9175 APR 91 Vehicle - Welding Precautions
90236 NOV 90 Engine - Hesitation or Stall At Idle
90239 NOV 90 Instrument Cluster - Dim or Blank Display
90226 OCT 90 Brakes - Intermittent Brake Squeal
ATRATB028 OCT 90 A/T - Engine Vacuum Testing
9018A1 SEP 90 Driveability TSB's - Summary
9018B2 SEP 90 Ignition Timing Procedure - Manual Update
90183 AUG 90 Fuel Pump - Buzzing/Humming After Engine Shut Down
90153 JUL 90 Lower Body Stone Protection - Repair Procedure
90132 JUN 90 Wheels - Loss Of Balance Weights
90116 MAY 90 Body/Frame - Arc Welding Precautions
90410 FEB 90 Engine Coolant - Recycled Coolant Not Authorized
ATRATB9002006 FEB 90 A/T - Choosing the Right ATF
8925B1 DEC 89 A/C - Musty Odor Coming From Vents
89244 DEC 89 Engine - Rough Idling Condition
89237 NOV 89 A/T - AOD Separator Plate Gasket Changes
ATRATB8930 OCT 89 A/T - Math Part II
89191 SEP 89 Brakes - Noise Diagosis/Repair TSB Sumary
89195 SEP 89 Wire Harness Terminal and Connector - Service Kit
8918A8 SEP 89 Air Supply Control Valves Revision On Manual
8918A9 SEP 89 EVP Sensor - Manual Revision
89184 SEP 89 Evaporator Core/Case - New Design
ATRATB8927 SEP 89 A/T - Twenty Steps To Successful Repairs
89164 AUG 89 Throttle Position Sensor - Application Chart
ATRATB8923 AUG 89 A/T - Math Formulas Part I
891410 JUL 89 A/C - Pressure Cycling Switch Diagnostic Procedure
89146 JUL 89 Fuel Tank Sending Unit - Connector Replacement
89147 JUL 89 TPS Mounting Screws - Hard to Remove
89133 JUN 89 Paint - Cosmetic Damage From Airborn Materials
8912289614 JUN 89 Adhesives & Sealants - Availability and Usage
TECGLOS JUN 89 Emission Control System - Technician's Glossary
89113 JUN 89 Windshield - Revised Installation Procedure
TECGLOS MAY 89 Fuel System - Technician's Glossary
TECGLOS MAY 89 Electrical/Electronic/Fuel Induction - Glossary
895A4 MAR 89 Ignition System - Diagnostics Manual Correction
8927 JAN 89 Speedometer/Odometer - Inaccurate Readings
89112 JAN 89 MAP and BAP Sensor - Application Chart
88253 DEC 88 A/C - Buzzing From Behind Glove Box
88252 DEC 88 Safety Belt - Tongue Cover Now Available
88182 AUG 88 A/C Temperature Display - Brightness Variation
881711 AUG 88 Engine - Hesitation/Lack Of Power/Rough Idle
88157 JUL 88 EEC IV Emissions Diagnosis - Supplemental Information
88153 JUL 88 Safety Belts - Service Procedure, Manual Revision
88141 JUL 88 Vent Windows - May Stick to Weatherstrip
ATRATB8834 JUL 88 A/T - Sprag Rotation
88133 JUN 88 Electronic Modules - Protection From Static Electricity
8889041588 APR 88 Engine - Oil Dipstick May Not Be Read Correctly
8852 MAR 88 Manual Vent Windows - Difficult to Open
88712033088 MAR 88 A/T - AOD Slip/Bump On Upshift/Downshift
8871033088 MAR 88 Power Door Locks - Are Inoperative
88311 FEB 88 Engine - Oil Consumption/Detonation/Rough Idle/Stalling
88410 FEB 88 Front/Rear Stabilizer Bar Bushings - Squeak/Grunt Noise
8826 JAN 88 Graphic Display - False or No Warnings
ATRATB882 JAN 88 A/T - C3 No Reverse After Rebuild
8724A1 NOV 87 Air Conditioning - Odor Service Procedure
87236 NOV 87 Polycast Wheels - Paint Chipping or Peeling
87239 NOV 87 Rotunda Gas Chek Kit - Requires Modification
872213 NOV 87 A/T - AOD New Overdrive Band Anchor Pin
872110 OCT 87 TFI Module/PIP Sensor - New Diagnostic Procedure
872018 OCT 87 Engine/Ignition - No Start Condition
872011 OCT 87 Instrument Cluster Bulbs - Replacement Precaution
871813 SEP 87 A/T - Fluid Leak At the Cooler Line Connections
871814 SEP 87 A/T, M/T - New `Mercon' Transmission Fluid
871817 SEP 87 EEC IV Pinpoint Test - Shop Manual Correction
ATRATB8754 SEP 87 A/T - Front Bushing Wear
87175 AUG 87 Fuel System - Injector Tester/Cleaner Service Tips
ATRATB8748 AUG 87 A/T - Slipping or No-Shift/Metal Sealing Rings
87153 JUL 87 Wiring - Circuit Number/Color Code Charts
871115 JUN 87 Electric Fuel Pump - New Service Procedure
871118 JUN 87 Engine - Driveability Problems/Oil Consumption
87112 JUN 87 Manual Vent Windows - Hard to Open
8783 APR 87 Floor Console - Finish Panel Insert Peeling
8772 APR 87 A/C - New `Tee' Type Service Adapter Tool
87715 APR 87 EGR Valve - New Service Part
87710 APR 87 Tires - Michelin TRX Availability
87610 MAR 87 Engine - Stalling and/or A No Start Condition
8756 MAR 87 AM/FM Cassette Radio - Dial Lighting Dim
87520 MAR 87 Engine - Oil Consumption/Spark Knock/Plug Fouling
8759 MAR 87 Rear Brakes - Shudder/Vibration
8748 FEB 87 Wiring - Electrical System Troubleshooting Tips
87218 JAN 87 EEC Universal Distributor - Drive Gear Removal Tool
8725 JAN 87 Wiring - Continuity Testing of Connector Terminals
8718 JAN 87 Accessory Drive Belt - `V' Ribbed Belt Cracking
86258 DEC 86 Antilock Brakes - Service Code 61 Diagnostic Tips
862419 DEC 86 Engine - Lack of Power/Low Turbo Boost
86206 OCT 86 Engine - Stalling/Hard Start/No Start/Rough Idle
861911 SEP 86 A/T - C3/A4LD - Upshift/Downshift Slippage/Leaks
86195 SEP 86 Rear Brakes - Squealing Noise
86185 SEP 86 Oil Level Indicator - Intermittent Operation
86187 SEP 86 Steering/Alignment - Vehicle Drifts Left
86175 AUG 86 Door Speakers - Distorted Sound Quality
861712 AUG 86 Engine - Poor Fuel Economy/Poor Heater Performance
861713 AUG 86 Frame - Underbody Clunk On Acceleration/Braking
86163 AUG 86 Fuel Pump/Sender - Erratic Operation Prevention
86166 AUG 86 Power Antenna Mast - Replacement Procedure
86161 AUG 86 Seat Back - (Passenger Front) Movement When Braking
861317 JUL 86 A/T - AOD Main Control Valve Body Gasket
861314 JUL 86 Engine Mount - (Front Right) Clucking/Rattling Noise
861319 JUL 86 M/T - T5OD Raspy Sound In 5th Gear
86114 JUN 86 Alternator - No or Low Output
861125 JUN 86 Engine - Cranks/No Start/Stalls At Idle
86113 JUN 86 Seat Back/Arm Rest - Squeak Noise
861115 JUN 86 Tires - Field Service Locations/Representatives
861119 JUN 86 Wheel Stud - Removal Procedure
86103 MAY 86 Brake Caliper Pin - New Service Part
86108 MAY 86 Engine - Low Power/Hesitation/Stumble
8699 MAY 86 Aluminum Wheels - Wear/Corrosion Damage
86911 MAY 86 Engine Vacuum System - Starting/Driveability Problems
86912 MAY 86 Instrument Panel - Removal/Installation Revision
8697 MAY 86 Power Steering Pump -Fluid Leaks At Dipstick Cap
ATRASIL868 MAY 86 A/T - AOD Auxiliary Cooler Service Tips
8683 APR 86 Front Fender Body Side Molding - Loose/Missing
8689 APR 86 Stabilizer Bar - Squeak/Grunt/Crunch Noise
8673 APR 86 A/C - Warm Air Blowing Out of Registers
86616 MAR 86 Turbocharger - Boost Pressure Specifications
8646 FEB 86 A/C Evaporator - Cold Air Leaks/Cold Air Radiation
86416 FEB 86 Engine - Rough Idle and Idle Stalls
86419 FEB 86 Engine - Spark Knock
8641 FEB 86 Front Suspension - Noise/Rattle
86417 FEB 86 Ignition Timing - Spout Connector Locations
86412 FEB 86 M/T - Shift Lever Loose/Broken
8643 FEB 86 Power Door Locks - Intermittent Operation
8639 FEB 86 Antitheft Devices - Installation Precautions
86317 FEB 86 Rear Axle Wheel Bearing Noise - Diagnostic Tips
86318 FEB 86 Shift Lever - Cannot Be Pulled Out of Park Position
86314CLONE FEB 86 Crankshaft Seal - Leaks, Air Pressure Test
8621 JAN 86 Consolette - Vinyl Peeling From Under Switch
8624 JAN 86 Horn Relay - Location Correction
8628 JAN 86 Ignition Coil - Stumbles/Stalls/Noise In Radio
86220 JAN 86 Ignition System - Weak/No Spark
86219 JAN 86 Ignition System Resistance - Manual Revision
8626 JAN 86 Oil Pressure Sender - False Low Oil Pressure Signal
86216 JAN 86 Throttle Valve - Control Pressure Specification Revision
85259 DEC 85 EEC Electrical Connectors - Driveability Concerns
85253 DEC 85 Power Locks - Inadvertant Lock Out
85247 DEC 85 A/T - AOD Fluid Leak
85228 NOV 85 Aluminum Wheel - New Improved Wrench Adapter
852217 NOV 85 Engine - Hard Start/No Start/Runs Rough
85221 NOV 85 Map Compartment - Loose/Pulled Away from Trim
852210 NOV 85 Polycast Wheels - Center Cap Loose/Falls Off
85229 NOV 85 Polycast Wheels - Trim Rings Cannot Be Installed
85217 OCT 85 A/T - Auxiliary Cooler Service Tips
85213 OCT 85 EATC - Blinking Temperature Display
85216 OCT 85 Instrument Panel Lamps - Inoperative
85203 OCT 85 Heater - Floor Duct Air Distribution Imbalance
852011 OCT 85 Throttle Position Sensor - Diagnostic Tips
85194 SEP 85 Radio/Cassette - Stereo/Mono Switching
85175 AUG 85 Engine - Intermittent Power Loss
85173 AUG 85 Engine Compartment Wiring - Connector Service
85171 AUG 85 Low Fuel Warning Lamp - Comes On Prematurely
85172 AUG 85 Turbocharger - Overboost Warning Comes On
85163 AUG 85 Coolant Temperature Gauge - Reading In Red Region
85162 AUG 85 Engine - Stalling/Poor Performance
85155 JUL 85 EEC IV Power Relay - Shop Manual Revisions/Updates
85152 JUL 85 Horn Pad - Pops Out or Becomes Distorted in High Heat
85147 JUL 85 A/T - AOD Orifice Control Valve Plug Retainer
85149 JUL 85 Engine - Rough Idle/Hard Start After Hot Soak
85135 JUL 85 EGR Solenoids - Contamination
85139 JUL 85 Ignition Coil - Possible Damage From Antitheft Devices
85129 JUN 85 A/C - Orifice Tube Replacement Service Kit
85122 JUN 85 Door Locks - Inoperative Due to Rustproofing
85124 JUN 85 Doors - Wind Noise
851212 JUN 85 EEC IV - Invalid/Erratic Service Codes
851217 JUN 85 EEC IV MAP Sensor - New Part Numbers/Applications
85125 JUN 85 Electric Cooling Fan - Usage Chart
85126 JUN 85 Electronic Dash - New Halogen Illumination Bulb
85123 JUN 85 Front Door Locks - Power Latch Inoperative
85119 JUN 85 A/T - AOD Service Tip/Manual Update
851112 JUN 85 Fuel Pump - Noise
85113 JUN 85 Paint - Revised Prices
851111 JUN 85 TFI/MAP Connectors - No Start Condition
85115 JUN 85 Wiring - Diagram Symbol Explanantion
851012 MAY 85 A/T - AOD No Forward Drive Condition
851015 MAY 85 Engine - No Idle/Stalls Below 2,000 RPM
85102 MAY 85 Instrument Panel - Removal/Installation Procedure
85104 MAY 85 Tailgate - Hinge/Latch Release Adjustment Revision
85107 MAY 85 Temperature Gauge - Reads Cold
859A1 MAY 85 Front/Rear Suspension - Spring Usage
8598 MAY 85 Brakes - Rotor Service Update
8599 MAY 85 Engine - Low End Knock Noise
85933 MAY 85 Spark Plug/Coil Wire - Resistance, Manual Correction
85934 MAY 85 Turbocharger Solenoid - Clicking Sound On Acceleration
85813 APR 85 Engine - No Start/Hesitation/Stalls/Low Power
8582 APR 85 Heater Core - Leakage Diagnostic Tips
85812 APR 85 Ignition System - Octane Rod Replacement Deletion
8584 APR 85 Radio - Improper Stereo Light Operation
85814 APR 85 Spark Plugs - Shorting/Altered Scope Pattern
85711 APR 85 Engine - No Start/Idles Rough/Knock When Cold
8575 APR 85 Starter - Remains Energized With Engine Running
8562 MAR 85 A/C - Spring Lock Coupling Service
8567 MAR 85 A/T, M/T - Fluid Usage Chart
85610 MAR 85 Fuel Filter - Replacement Information
85611 MAR 85 Ignition System - Engine Spark Knock
85517 MAR 85 EVP Sensors - Non Interchangeable
85516 MAR 85 M/T - T5 Gear Clash on Rapid Shifts When Cold
85512 MAR 85 Drive Belts - Installation Revision
8552 MAR 85 Inside Mirror - Revised Diagnostic Procedure
85513 MAR 85 Oil Leak - Rotunda Black Light Diagnostic Procedures
8544 FEB 85 A/C - EATC Control Assembly Bulb Replacement
85418 FEB 85 A/T - AOD Main Control Revisions
8546 FEB 85 Battery - Premature Discharging Diagnostics
85421 FEB 85 Distributor Stator - Replacement Procedure
8542 FEB 85 Door/Vent Windows - Excessive Efforts to Open
85428 FEB 85 Emission Diagnosis - Manual Revisions
85431 FEB 85 Front End - Clunk/Pop Noise On Turns
8545 FEB 85 Low Oil Pressure Warning - Erroneously Activated
8547 FEB 85 Speed Control - Diagnostic Procedure Revision
8548 FEB 85 Wiring - Circuit Color Code Elimination
8532 FEB 85 A/C - Dealer A/C Kit Information
8534 FEB 85 Accessory Drive Belt - Squealing Noise
85111S FEB 85 Power Steering Pump - Leakage At Dipstick Cap
8531 FEB 85 Window Regulator Handle - Improved Attachment
8524 JAN 85 Seat/Shoulder Belts - General Service Information
84423S JAN 85 Chassis Components - Cosmetic Surface Rust
85116 JAN 85 Fuel System - Liquid/Vapor Leak Detection
8518 JAN 85 Speed Control - New Rotunda Tester Information
85112 JAN 85 Steering Rack - New Service Procedure
ATRATB8537 JAN 85 A/T - A4LD/C3 Front Pump Support Inspection
ATRATB8535 JAN 85 A/T - APOD No Forward after Coast Down From 4th Gear
ATRATB8515 JAN 85 A/T - C3 Slipping or No Drive Condition
ATRASIL8519 JAN 85 A/T - Modulator Chart
84263 DEC 84 Fuel System - Pressure Test Gauge Tool Update
84262 DEC 84 Steering Gear Mount - New Design
84261 DEC 84 Sunroof - Drain Hose Removal/Installation
84255 DEC 84 Intake Heat Control Valve - Ticking Noise
84243 NOV 84 Radio - Popping Noise When Turned ON
84222 OCT 84 Rear Axle - New Axle Service Identification Tag
842112 OCT 84 A/T - AOD Revision to Shop Manual
84206 SEP 84 A/T - AOD Production Changes
84187 AUG 84 Windshield - Revised Service Procedure
84171 AUG 84 Fleet Colors - Revised Paint Code Numbers
84161 JUL 84 Hood Auxiliary Catch - Improved Locking
84164 JUL 84 Windshield - Water Leaks
84421 FEB 84 EEC Harness - Engine Stalls/Stumble
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