1986 Mercury Topaz L4-140 2.3L CFI Recall and Technical Service Bulletin Titles
TSB Number & Issue Date TSB Title 89E78S3 MAR 90 Recall - Part IV Fuel Injection/Emissions Modifications
89E78S2 JAN 90 Recall - Part III Fuel Injection/Emissions Modification
89E78 JUL 89 Recall - Injector/Converter Inspection/Replacement
TSB Number & Issue Date TSB Title 01-10-12 MAY 01 Wire Harness - Terminal Repair 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
98-24-6 DEC 98 Electrical - New Terminal Grease Released For Service
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
97-25-5 DEC 97 Blower Motor - Chirping/Squeaking
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
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
9582 APR 95 Wiper Motor - Upgraded Service Kits
9562 MAR 95 Brakes - Roughness During Application
9561 MAR 95 Paint - Iron Particle Removal
9522 JAN 95 Air Conditioning - O Ring Removal Service Tip
ATRATB294 JAN 95 A/T - Drive Axle and Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications
94252 DEC 94 Brake Rotor - Machining Equipment/Warranty Information
94234 NOV 94 Paint - Preparation Procedure And MSDS Information
94-14-3 JUL 94 R-12 Refrigerant - Substitutes
9481 APR 94 Bumpers - Isolator and Bracket Assembly Replacement
9447 FEB 94 A/T - ATX Shift Problems
ATRATB238 JAN 94 A/T - Delayed Forward Engagement/Servo Apply Lip Seals
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
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
93132 JUN 93 Steering - Clunk/Rattle/Premature Tire Wear
9384 APR 93 Exterior Clearcoat - Cracking/Eroding/Peeling Off
9365 MAR 93 A/C Coupling - Cleaning Procedures
921210 JUN 92 Flywheel Timing Mark - Identification
ATRATB100 MAR 92 A/T - ATX Planetary Gear Interchange
ATRATB089 JAN 92 A/T - Diagnostic Trouble Codes for 1983-1992
ATRATB088 JAN 92 A/T - EEC Trouble Codes
91236 NOV 91 Engine Timing Components - Service Procedures
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
91175 AUG 91 Radio/Two-Way Communications - Whine/Buzz
91155 JUL 91 A/C System - Chemical/Refrigerator Type Odor
91137 JUN 91 Oil Pan Gasket - Oil Leaks
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
9151 MAR 91 Electric Rear Window Defroster - Inoperative
9125 JAN 91 Inner Tie Rod - Replacement Procedure
902512 DEC 90 Speed Control - Diagnostic Tips
90243 NOV 90 Air Bag System - Rescuer's Guide
90226 OCT 90 Brakes - Intermittent Brake Squeal
ATRATB028 OCT 90 A/T - Engine Vacuum Testing
90199 SEP 90 Lug Nuts - Proper Torqueing Procedure
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
906B17 MAR 90 A/T - ATX Differential Shim Selection Manual Revision
90410 FEB 90 Engine Coolant - Recycled Coolant Not Authorized
ATRATB9002007 FEB 90 A/T - ATX Bind-Up In Reverse
ATRATB9002006 FEB 90 A/T - Choosing the Right ATF
9015 JAN 90 Duraspark II Ignition - Revised Applications
8925B1 DEC 89 A/C - Musty Odor Coming From Vents
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
8918A9 SEP 89 EVP Sensor - Manual Revision
ATRATB8927 SEP 89 A/T - Twenty Steps To Successful Repairs
89173 AUG 89 Aluminum Wheel - Air Leaks
89164 AUG 89 Throttle Position Sensor - Application Chart
ATRATB8927 AUG 89 A/T - ATX New Design Lip Seals
ATRATB8923 AUG 89 A/T - Math Formulas Part I
89153 JUL 89 Fuel Injectors - Rotunda Injector Tester/Cleaner
891410 JUL 89 A/C - Pressure Cycling Switch Diagnostic Procedure
89146 JUL 89 Fuel Tank Sending Unit - Connector Replacement
89143 JUL 89 Glass Mouldings - `Rehau' Type Part Availability
89147 JUL 89 TPS Mounting Screws - Hard to Remove
89133 JUN 89 Paint - Cosmetic Damage From Airborn Materials
8912A26 JUN 89 Idle Fuel Mixture - Manual 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 Electrical/Electronic/Fuel Induction - Glossary
89910 MAY 89 Engine - Normal Oil Consumption
895A4 MAR 89 Ignition System - Diagnostics Manual Correction
8934 FEB 89 Speed Control - Abnormal Operation When Hot
8927 JAN 89 Speedometer/Odometer - Inaccurate Readings
88252 DEC 88 Safety Belt - Tongue Cover Now Available
88-23-14 NOV 88 Engine - Eratic Idle/Hesitation/Poor Economy
ATRATB8850 NOV 88 A/T - ATX Torque Converter Differences
882010 SEP 88 Engine - Induction Noise During Acceleration
88206 SEP 88 Front Disc Brakes - Clicking Noise
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
88133 JUN 88 Electronic Modules - Protection From Static Electricity
88128 JUN 88 Speed Control - Inoperative or Delayed Response Time
88115052588 MAY 88 A/T - Shudder/Boom In Third Gear
8888041588 APR 88 Cylinder Head/Block - Coolant/Oil Leaks
8889041588 APR 88 Engine - Oil Dipstick May Not Be Read Correctly
8895042788 APR 88 Steering Gear Input Shaft Seal - Fluid Leak
88511 MAR 88 Fuel Control Pinpoint Test - Manual Revision
ATRATB8815 MAR 88 A/T - ATX FLC No Movement In Any Direction After Rebuild
ATRATB8814 MAR 88 A/T - ATX No Movement In Any Direction
88714033088 MAR 88 Engine - Will Not Start
8871033088 MAR 88 Power Door Locks - Are Inoperative
88410 FEB 88 Front/Rear Stabilizer Bar Bushings - Squeak/Grunt Noise
8824 JAN 88 Air Conditioning Clutch - Slipping/Overheating
88212 JAN 88 Engine - Backfire On Deceleration
8826 JAN 88 Graphic Display - False or No Warnings
8815 JAN 88 Body/Frame - Squeak From Cowl Area
ATRATB883 JAN 88 A/T - Installation Of In-Line Fluid Filter & Flow Test
87257 DEC 87 Engine - Intermittent/Constant High Idle Speed
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
87224 NOV 87 Wiper Blades - Streak Windshield and Chatter
872110 OCT 87 TFI Module/PIP Sensor - New Diagnostic Procedure
872018 OCT 87 Engine/Ignition - No Start Condition
ATRATB8756 OCT 87 A/T - ATX Late or No Upshift
87197 SEP 87 Engine - High/Erratic Idle
871813 SEP 87 A/T - Fluid Leak At the Cooler Line Connections
871814 SEP 87 A/T, M/T - New `Mercon' Transmission Fluid
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
87151 JUL 87 Paint - Difficulty Matching Production Colors
87153 JUL 87 Wiring - Circuit Number/Color Code Charts
87134 JUL 87 Headlamp - Lens Moisture Diagnosis/Tips
871213 JUN 87 Vehicle - Driveability/Transmission Concerns
871115 JUN 87 Electric Fuel Pump - New Service Procedure
87112 JUN 87 Manual Vent Windows - Hard to Open
871012 MAY 87 Oil Pan - Revised Shop Manual Installation Procedure
8785 APR 87 Wheel Covers - Loosen/Fall Off
8778 APR 87 Front Suspension - Grunting Noise On Bumps
8777 APR 87 Wiring - Positive Locking Micro-Pin Terminals
ATRASIL8712 APR 87 A/T - ATX Planetary Gear Design Changes
8756 MAR 87 AM/FM Cassette Radio - Dial Lighting Dim
8741 FEB 87 Fuel Filler Door - Intermittent Operation
87411 FEB 87 Steering Gear - Attaching Hardware
8748 FEB 87 Wiring - Electrical System Troubleshooting Tips
87214 JAN 87 A/T - Planet Gear Service Interchangeability
87218 JAN 87 EEC Universal Distributor - Drive Gear Removal Tool
8724 JAN 87 Heater - Inadequate Output
8723 JAN 87 Interior Trim - Recommended Clean Up Tips
8725 JAN 87 Wiring - Continuity Testing of Connector Terminals
8718 JAN 87 Accessory Drive Belt - `V' Ribbed Belt Cracking
8715 JAN 87 Clock - Electronic Digital Display Looks Dim
87113 JAN 87 Engine - Hard Start/No Start When Cold
87116 JAN 87 Engine - Stalling During Deceleration
86259 DEC 86 Engine - Rough Idling/Black Smoke/Poor Fuel Economy
862514 DEC 86 Engine - Surging/Bucking During Acceleration
862415 DEC 86 Aluminum Oil Pan - Heli-Coil Repair of Drain Plug
862410 DEC 86 Interval Wipers - Low Speed Inoperative
86241 DEC 86 Sheet Metal - Corrosion From Dealer Name Plate
86237 NOV 86 Engine Oil - Recommended Usage
111386 NOV 86 Brake Booster - Request For Return of Assembly
11131986 NOV 86 Processor - Request For Return of Assembly
86227 NOV 86 A/C Compressor Clutch Assembly - Service Caution
86222 NOV 86 Front Door Weatherstrips - Shredded/Worn
86226 NOV 86 `A' Pillar Area - Popping/Creaking During Braking
86202 OCT 86 A/C - Poor Performance Diagnosis
86201 OCT 86 Adhesive Backed Emblem - Loose/Missing
86207 OCT 86 Ignition System - Poor Spark Output
ATRATB8654 OCT 86 A/T - ATX Erratic Upshifts Sometimes No Upshift
9261986 SEP 86 Exterior Moldings - Request For Return
92686 SEP 86 Throttle Position Sensor - Request For Return
92586 SEP 86 M/T - Shift Lever Return Request
861912 SEP 86 Engine - High or Erratic Engine Idle
86175 AUG 86 Door Speakers - Distorted Sound Quality
86179 AUG 86 Fuel Injector - Internal Leakage/Exhaust Smoke
86176 AUG 86 Radio - Ignition Noise
86177 AUG 86 Speed Control - Surging/Hunting
861614 AUG 86 EEC IV Processor - Service Replacements
86163 AUG 86 Fuel Pump/Sender - Erratic Operation Prevention
86161 AUG 86 Seat Back - (Passenger Front) Movement When Braking
86142 JUL 86 Electronic Clock - Display Digits Fade
86148 JUL 86 Specifications Issue Technical Service Bulletin
861313 JUL 86 EEC IV - Diagnostic Applications
86139 JUL 86 Electronic Clock - Revised Diagnostic Procedure
861315 JUL 86 Fuel Injector - Revised Removal/Installation Procedure
861321 JUL 86 Fuel System - Gasoline Testing Kit
ATRATB8634 JUL 86 A/T - Pressure Tap Locations
86128 JUN 86 Engine - High Idle Speed/Stalling
86127 JUN 86 Fuel Spring Lock Coupling - Shop Manual Correction
86125 JUN 86 Rear Brakes - Squealing Noise
61286 JUN 86 A/T Vacuum Diaphragm - Return
861117 JUN 86 A/T - Synthetic Fluid Availability
86114 JUN 86 Alternator - No or Low Output
861125 JUN 86 Engine - Cranks/No Start/Stalls At Idle
861114 JUN 86 Front Suspension - Rubbing/Scraping Noise
86111 JUN 86 Right Hand Cowl Area - Noise/Squeak
861118 JUN 86 Speedometer/Speed Control - Inoperative
861115 JUN 86 Tires - Field Service Locations/Representatives
861119 JUN 86 Wheel Stud - Removal Procedure
ATRATB8626 JUN 86 A/T - ATX Governor Driving Gear and Driven Gear Wipe Out
52786 MAY 86 Alternator Bracket - Parts Return
8699 MAY 86 Aluminum Wheels - Wear/Corrosion Damage
86911 MAY 86 Engine Vacuum System - Starting/Driveability Problems
8687 APR 86 Radio - Alternator Whine and Conducted Ignition Noise
8689 APR 86 Stabilizer Bar - Squeak/Grunt/Crunch Noise
86810 APR 86 Tie Rod - Retention Pin Update
ATRATB8611 MAR 86 A/T - ATX Problems & Solutions
8642 FEB 86 Alternator/Regulator - Integral Design Service Procedure
8644 FEB 86 Electronic Clock - Shop Manual Correction
86415 FEB 86 Engine - Hard to Start or Will Not Start on Cold Start
86413 FEB 86 M/T - Jumps Out of 2nd or 4th Gear
86320 FEB 86 A/T - ATX Harsh Shift Concern
8639 FEB 86 Antitheft Devices - Installation Precautions
86311 FEB 86 Engine Compartment Wiring - New Connectors
8632 FEB 86 Grille - Moisture On the Inside Surface
86318 FEB 86 Shift Lever - Cannot Be Pulled Out of Park Position
86314CLONE FEB 86 Crankshaft Seal - Leaks, Air Pressure Test
86217 JAN 86 A/T - ATX - Revised Converter Hub Seal/Service
86211 JAN 86 Alignment - Specification Revisions
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
8614 JAN 86 Cooling Fan Module - Revision to Electrical Schematics
8616 JAN 86 Differential - Revised Removal Procedure
85259 DEC 85 EEC Electrical Connectors - Driveability Concerns
85244 DEC 85 Steering Wheel - Vibration Damper Service Tip
85228 NOV 85 Aluminum Wheel - New Improved Wrench Adapter
85227 NOV 85 Power Steering Hose - Removal and Installation Revision
85214 OCT 85 Speedometer Gear - Application Charts
85201 OCT 85 Paint - Codes and Cross Reference
852011 OCT 85 Throttle Position Sensor - Diagnostic Tips
ATRATB8511 JAN 85 A/T - ATX No Upshift Condition/Occurs Very Suddenly
ATRATB8522 JAN 85 A/T - ATX No Upshift/Governor Drive Gear
ATRASIL8517 JAN 85 A/T - ATX Revised Piston Seals For Direct Clutch
ATRATB8544 JAN 85 A/T - ATX Shifting Problems After Rebuild
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