1988 Ford Thunderbird L4-140 2.3L SOHC Turbo Recall and Technical Service Bulletin Titles
TSB Number & Issue Date TSB Title 95S28 NOV 95 Recall - Ignition Switch Replacement
88S45 MAR 88 Recall - Rear Axle Shaft/Brake Rotor Replacement
TSB Number & Issue Date TSB Title 93E45 SEP 94 Recall - Catalyst 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
98-4-8 MAR 98 Air Conditioning - R12 to R134A Retrofit Kit
98-1-12 JAN 98 A/T - A4LD/4R44E/5R55E New Center Support
97-22-4 OCT 97 A/T - Torque Converter Slip/DTC 628/P0741 Set
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
ATRATB337 JAN 96 A/T - A4LD Bellhousing & Pump Interchange
ATRATB338 JAN 96 A/T - A4LD Support Ring Identification
ATRATB335 JAN 96 A/T - A4LD, 4R44E/4R55E Pump Interchangeability
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
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
9489 APR 94 Fuel Injector Cleaner - Parts and Service Tips
9464 MAR 94 Cylinder Head Gasket and Bolts - Revised
9415 JAN 94 Fuel Pressure Regulator - Obsolete Part Return
ATRATB246 JAN 94 A/T - A4LD Cooler Line Fittings
ATRATB223 JAN 94 A/T - Binding Condition In Park
ATRATB229 JAN 94 A/T - E40D Second Gear Starts
ATRATB203 JAN 94 A/T - Pump Damage After Overhaul
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
932314 NOV 93 Engine Gasket Surface - Cleaning Procedures
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
93132 JUN 93 Steering - Clunk/Rattle/Premature Tire Wear
93126 JUN 93 Engine - Stalls/Hesitates/Long Cranking Times
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
93110 JAN 93 Cooling System - Proper Fluid Concentrations
92252 DEC 92 Engine - Repair Tips to Avoid Potential Damage
ATRATB150 DEC 92 A/T - A4LD No Reverse
92246 NOV 92 A/C Compressor - Oil Recovery & Measuring Procedure
92205 SEP 92 A/C Clutch - Slips At High Ambient Temperature
92186 AUG 92 Engine - Metal to Metal Noise
ATRATB127 AUG 92 A/T - A4LD No 4th Gear
92128 JUN 92 A/C - Condensation Enters Passenger Compartment
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
91193 SEP 91 Fuel Injector - New Cleaning Method
91195 SEP 91 Power Window Regulator - Counterbalance Spring
91181 SEP 91 Exterior Paint - Comprehensive Repair Procedures
ATRATB066 AUG 91 A/T - A4LD No Movement After Rebuild
91155 JUL 91 A/C System - Chemical/Refrigerator Type Odor
ATRATB060B JUL 91 A/T - A4LD No Reverse After Rebuild
91117 MAY 91 EATC - Redesigned Replacement Control Head
91111 MAY 91 Fixed Antenna - Whistling Wind Noise
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
915B13 MAR 91 Refrigerant System Leak Testing - Manual Update
ATRATB044 MAR 91 A/T - Slips or No 3 or Reverse, 2-3 Flare
902512 DEC 90 Speed Control - Diagnostic Tips
90236 NOV 90 Engine - Hesitation or Stall At Idle
90239 NOV 90 Instrument Cluster - Dim or Blank Display
90229 OCT 90 Audio Systems - Authorized Service Centers
90226 OCT 90 Brakes - Intermittent Brake Squeal
ATRATB028 OCT 90 A/T - Engine Vacuum Testing
90199 SEP 90 Lug Nuts - Proper Torqueing Procedure
90195 SEP 90 Seat Track - Sticking/Slow/Inoperative
9018A1 SEP 90 Driveability TSB's - Summary
9018B3 SEP 90 EEC IV EGR Pinpoint Test - Manual Correction
9018B2 SEP 90 Ignition Timing Procedure - Manual Update
9018B5 SEP 90 Speed Control - Manual Revision
9018B1 SEP 90 Speed Sensor Resistance Reading - Manual Revision
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
ATRATB012 JUN 90 A/T - A4LD Front Seal Blow Out
90116 MAY 90 Body/Frame - Arc Welding Precautions
ATRATB009 MAY 90 A/T - A4LD Slipping or Soft Shifts After Rebuild
906B23 MAR 90 Autolamp Dimmer and Flash-to-Pass Relay - Revision
906B30 MAR 90 EEC IV Pinpoint Test QA5 - Manual Revision
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
8925A6 DEC 89 EEC IV Quick Test - Continuous Self-Test Chart
8925A5 DEC 89 Electronic Instrument Cluster - Speed Signal Diagnosis
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
89192 SEP 89 Ignition Key Warning Switch - Replacement Procedure
89195 SEP 89 Wire Harness Terminal and Connector - Service Kit
8918A9 SEP 89 EVP Sensor - Manual Revision
8918A1 SEP 89 Heated Backlite Grid - Manual Updates
8918A10 SEP 89 Key On Engine Off Self Test Procedure - Manual Revision
ATRATB8927 SEP 89 A/T - Twenty Steps To Successful Repairs
89173 AUG 89 Aluminum Wheel - Air Leaks
891611 AUG 89 Radio - Interference On AM Band
89164 AUG 89 Throttle Position Sensor - Application Chart
ATRATB8923 AUG 89 A/T - Math Formulas Part I
89153 JUL 89 Fuel Injectors - Rotunda Injector Tester/Cleaner
89158 JUL 89 Speakers - Sound Distortion/Erratic Operation
891410 JUL 89 A/C - Pressure Cycling Switch Diagnostic Procedure
89146 JUL 89 Fuel Tank Sending Unit - Connector Replacement
89149 JUL 89 Heater Core - Core Leak Test Procedure
89147 JUL 89 TPS Mounting Screws - Hard to Remove
89133 JUN 89 Paint - Cosmetic Damage From Airborn Materials
8912A1 JUN 89 Antilock Brakes - Revised Service Code Index
8912A2 JUN 89 Memory Seat Sensors - Procedure Revision
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
89912 MAY 89 A/T - AOD Case Thread Update
TECGLOS MAY 89 Electrical/Electronic/Fuel Induction - Glossary
89910 MAY 89 Engine - Normal Oil Consumption
ATRATB8914 MAY 89 A/T - A4LD Delay In Reverse/Occasional No-Reverse
89611 MAR 89 Distributor Gear - Service Tips
8965 MAR 89 Electronic Fuel Gauge - Will Not Display Full
895A4 MAR 89 Ignition System - Diagnostics Manual Correction
895A5 MAR 89 Vane Airflow Sensor - Pinpoint Test DK Correction
8953 MAR 89 Memory Seat - Diagnostic Manual Supplement
8947 FEB 89 A/T - A4LD Delayed Reverse Engagement
8944 FEB 89 MIL - Turns ON And OFF Intermittently
8934 FEB 89 Speed Control - Abnormal Operation When Hot
8927 JAN 89 Speedometer/Odometer - Inaccurate Readings
89112 JAN 89 MAP and BAP Sensor - Application Chart
ATRATB891 JAN 89 A/T - A4LD Overdrive Sun Gear Support Inspection
88253 DEC 88 A/C - Buzzing From Behind Glove Box
88255 DEC 88 A/C Suction Accumulator - Manual Revision
88252 DEC 88 Safety Belt - Tongue Cover Now Available
MEMO88 DEC 88 VECI Label - Final Issue
88222 OCT 88 Power Door Lock Actuator - Rivet Corrosion/Rust
88209 SEP 88 Engine - No Start or Hard Start Condition
88205 SEP 88 Speakers - Popping Noise When Operating The Windows
ATRASIL8831 SEP 88 A/T - A4LD Buzzing Noise From Shift Cable
88182 AUG 88 A/C Temperature Display - Brightness Variation
881711 AUG 88 Engine - Hesitation/Lack Of Power/Rough Idle
881611 AUG 88 Valve Body Shuttle Ball Location - Manual Correction
ATRATB8837 AUG 88 A/T - A4LD Valve Body Design Change
ATRATB8835 AUG 88 A/T - Direct Clutch Failure/Erratic Reverse Engagement1
88157 JUL 88 EEC IV Emissions Diagnosis - Supplemental Information
88153 JUL 88 Safety Belts - Service Procedure, Manual Revision
881413 JUL 88 Turbocharger Boost Pressure - Manual Revision
88141 JUL 88 Vent Windows - May Stick to Weatherstrip
ATRATB8829 JUL 88 A/T - A4LD Loose Fitting Valve In Valve Body
ATRATB8831 JUL 88 A/T - A4LD Valve Body and Filter Change
ATRATB8834 JUL 88 A/T - Sprag Rotation
88133 JUN 88 Electronic Modules - Protection From Static Electricity
881216 JUN 88 Fuel Rail - Supplemental Installation Procedure
88104051188 MAY 88 Adhesive Mouldings & Nameplates - Replacement
88105051188 MAY 88 Intermittent MIL ON/Rich Condition
88111052588 MAY 88 Luggage Compartment Door - Inoperative
ATRATB8817 APR 88 A/T - A4LD No Upshift/Restricted Modulator
88810041588 APR 88 A/T - A4LD Shift Cable Buzzing Noise
8889041588 APR 88 Engine - Oil Dipstick May Not Be Read Correctly
8899042788 APR 88 Vehicle Storage - Maintenance Tips
8866 MAR 88 Chassis Components - Cosmetic Surface Rust
8858 MAR 88 Accessory Drive Belt - Chirping Noise
8857 MAR 88 Malfunction Indicator Light - Explanation
ATRASIL8812 MAR 88 A/T - A4LD Erratic or No 3-4 Upshift
88712033088 MAR 88 A/T - AOD Slip/Bump On Upshift/Downshift
MEMO32188A MAR 88 Distributor Diaphragm - Parts Return
32188B032188 MAR 88 Distributor Diaphragm - Request For Return
8871033088 MAR 88 Power Door Locks - Are Inoperative
88313 FEB 88 EEC IV Pinpoint Test H - Manual Correction
88410 FEB 88 Front/Rear Stabilizer Bar Bushings - Squeak/Grunt Noise
8832 FEB 88 Sliding Roof Panel - Wind Noise/Water Leaks
8849 FEB 88 Steering Wheel - Clunk/Looseness
8848 FEB 88 Steering Wheel - Retaining Bolt Not to Be Reused
88314 FEB 88 Swing-Away Spare Tire Carrier - Hard To Close
ATRATB8811 FEB 88 A/T - A4LD Slipping Under Acceleration
88211 JAN 88 A/T - A4LD Erratic or No 3-4 Upshift or 4-3 Downshift
8826 JAN 88 Graphic Display - False or No Warnings
88116 JAN 88 Axle - Rear Axle Case Porosity/Pinion Seal Leaks
87257 DEC 87 Engine - Intermittent/Constant High Idle Speed
87253 DEC 87 Keyless Entry System - New Processor
87242 DEC 87 Doors and Ignition - Lock Service Tips
87247 DEC 87 Power Door Locks - Inoperative
87243 DEC 87 Vinyl Tape Stripes - Poor Adhesion
ATRASIL8737 DEC 87 A/T - A4LD Front Oil Pump-To-Converter Housing Bolts
8724A1 NOV 87 Air Conditioning - Odor Service Procedure
87239 NOV 87 Rotunda Gas Chek Kit - Requires Modification
872215 NOV 87 State Emission Test and Key On/Engine Off Wiggle Test
87216 OCT 87 A/T - A4LD Front Oil Pump to Converter Housing Bolt
872111 OCT 87 Emission Calibration Label - Relocation
872110 OCT 87 TFI Module/PIP Sensor - New Diagnostic Procedure
872016 OCT 87 Front/Rear Alignment - Specifications
871814 SEP 87 A/T, M/T - New `Mercon' Transmission Fluid
87189 SEP 87 Front/Rear Suspension - Spring Application Charts
87185 SEP 87 Paint - Information For Colorcoating Plastic Bumpers
87188 SEP 87 Parking/Turn/Side Marker - Moisture Inside Lens
ATRATB8753 SEP 87 A/T - A4LD No 4th Gear/Overdrive Planetary Carrier
ATRATB8754 SEP 87 A/T - Front Bushing Wear
87175 AUG 87 Fuel System - Injector Tester/Cleaner Service Tips
87162 AUG 87 Keyless Entry System - Autolock Inoperative
ATRATB8746 AUG 87 A/T - A4LD Slips In 2nd or No 2nd Gear
ATRATB8748 AUG 87 A/T - Slipping or No-Shift/Metal Sealing Rings
87151 JUL 87 Paint - Difficulty Matching Production Colors
87153 JUL 87 Wiring - Circuit Number/Color Code Charts
ATRATB8743 JUL 87 A/T - A4LD Front Seal Blows Out
87123 JUN 87 Antilock Brake System - Continuity Testing Caution
87103 MAY 87 Production Build Date Stamp - Relocation
8762 MAR 87 Sheet Metal - Theft Prevention Standard
ATRASIL877 MAR 87 A/T - A4LD Erratic Shifting/Fluid Leakage
ATRATB877 FEB 87 A/T - A4LD Late 1-2 Upshift After Rebuild
ATRATB8659 NOV 86 A/T - A4LD Intermittent No Reverse Condition
ATRATB8537 JAN 85 A/T - A4LD/C3 Front Pump Support Inspection
ATRATB8515 JAN 85 A/T - C3 Slipping or No Drive Condition
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