Bulletins for 1993 Ford Taurus V6-232 3.8L



Safety Recalls

    TSB Number Issue Date TSB Title

    1. 97S65 APR 97 Safety Recall 97S65 Speed Control Cable Modification
    2. 97S66 MAR 97 Safety Recall 97S66 Engine Cooling Fan Motor Circuit
    3. 95S22 DEC 95 Recall 95S22 Engine Cooling Fan
    4. 92M77 JUN 95 Program 92M77 - Early Deterioration Of Motor Mounts
    5. 92S61S1 JAN 94 Engine/Transmission Subframe - Recall 92S61-S1
    6. 93S62 APR 93 ABS Controller - Recall 93S62


General Recalls

    TSB Number Issue Date TSB Title

    1. 92M77 JUN 95 Program 92M77 - Early Deterioration Of Motor Mounts
    2. 94B48 JUN 94 Program 94B48 - Fuel Tank Contamination
    3. 93B26 OCT 93 Fuel Pump/Sender Assembly - Program 93B26


Service Bulletins

    TSB Number Issue Date TSB Title

    1. 99-8-16 MAY 99 Motor Oil-SAE 5W-30 Viscosity Grade Recommendation
    2. 99-7-9 APR 99 Speedometer Needle Wavers And Sticks
    3. 99-6-3 APR 99 Wire Splicing And Wire Harness Terminal Repair Kit
    4. 98-26-2 JAN 99 Tips To Resolve Volatility Related Driveability Concerns
    5. 98-24-6 DEC 98 New Electrical Terminal Grease Released For Service
    6. 98-23-10 NOV 98 Mass Air Flow Sensor Contamination-Service Tip
    7. 98-20-10 OCT 98 Buzz/Rattle Noise-Loose Catalyst Or Muffler Heat Shield
    8. 98-17-1 SEP 98 Seat-Leather Cleaning Procedure-Service Tip
    9. 98-13-12 JUL 98 A/T-Flushing Oil Cooler And Lines-Service Tip
    10. 98-12-5 JUN 98 A/C-Filtering Refrigerant After Compressor Replacement
    11. 98-12-8 JUN 98 A/C-Identifying Non-Ford Approved Refrigerants
    12. 98-9-9 MAY 98 Fuel Injectors, Non-Warranty Reimbursement Testing
    13. 98-8-8 APR 98 Automatic Transmission Fluid Usage Charts
    14. 98-7-4 APR 98 Oil Leaks-New Silicone Gasket And Sealant
    15. 98-7-3 APR 98 Whining/Buzzing Noise Through Radio Speaker
    16. 98-5A-7 MAR 98 ABS-Brake Pedal Noise/Vibration, Slip/Stick
    17. 98-5A-6 MAR 98 Anti-Lock Brakes Cycling On Rough Roads
    18. 98-5A-5 MAR 98 Available Hub-Mount Brake Rotor Machining Equipment
    19. 98-5A-11 MAR 98 Brakes-Elimination Of Sanding Rotors And Drums
    20. 98-5A-13 MAR 98 Brakes-New Application-Silicone Compound/Grease
    21. 98-5A-4 MAR 98 Preventing Brake Vibration, Lug Nut Torque Procedures
    22. 98-5A-20 MAR 98 Rear Disc Brake Squealing Noise
    23. 98-4-8 MAR 98 Air Conditioning, R-12 to R-134A Retrofit Kit
    24. 98-4-9 MAR 98 Coolant Loss And/Or Overheating, 3.8L
    25. 98-5-2 MAR 98 Tire Company Telephone Numbers - Customer Assistance
    26. 98-3-8 FEB 98 AX4S/AX4N New Transaxle Fluid
    27. 98-2-7 FEB 98 Air Conditioning Musty And Mildew Type Odors
    28. 97-25-5 DEC 97 Chirping/Squeaking From Blower Motor At Low Speeds
    29. 97-24-13 NOV 97 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Diagnostic Service Tips
    30. 97-23-7 NOV 97 AX4S/AX4N, Trouble Codes Stored After Transaxle Replaced
    31. 97-22-2 OCT 97 Fuel System - Fuel Odor Inside Passenger Compartment
    32. 97-19-4 SEP 97 Brake and Rotor Service Tips
    33. 97-19-11 SEP 97 On-Vehicle Heater Core Pressure Test For Warranty Claim
    34. 97-18-4 SEP 97 Radio Am Band Static While Driving
    35. 97-17-11 AUG 97 Air Compressor Moan
    36. 97-17-2 AUG 97 Rear View Mirror Reattachment
    37. 97-15-7 JUL 97 Headlamps Operate Intermittently
    38. 97-14-18 JUL 97 Throttle Body Replacement
    39. 9768 MAR 97 Fuel Economy - Customer Expectations Vs. Vehicle Usage
    40. 9716 JAN 97 Return of Obsolete Power Steering Hoses
    41. 96263 DEC 96 Rear Tire Inner Edge Wear
    42. 962612 DEC 96 Torque Converter Cleaning and Replacement Guidelines
    43. 96246 NOV 96 Electrical Diode Identification and Replacement
    44. 96249 NOV 96 Service Tip - Torque Converter Leak Test Procedure
    45. 96221 OCT 96 Fog/Film on Windshield/Interior Glass
    46. 96225 OCT 96 Replacement of the Mass Air Flow Sensor as an Assembly
    47. 96207 SEP 96 Air Conditioning O-Ring Availability and Applications
    48. 96208 SEP 96 Air Conditioning Thick O-Ring Applications
    49. 96193 SEP 96 Suspension Ride Height Measurement and Adjustment
    50. 961714 AUG 96 AX4S Transaxle - New Main Control Cover and Pan Gasket
    51. 961710 AUG 96 Use of R-12 Refrigerant Substitutes - Service Tip
    52. 96164 JUL 96 Ford's Position On Propylene Glycol Coolant
    53. 96156 JUL 96 A/C System Service TSB List
    54. 96153 JUL 96 Noise - Fuel Pump Gurgling After Hot Restart
    55. 96107 MAY 96 California Reformulated Gasoline (CARFG) Service Tip
    56. 9687 APR 96 Transaxle - AX4S/AX4N Driveline Noises
    57. 9671 MAR 96 Air Bag - Diagnostic Fault Code 51
    58. 9675 MAR 96 Hesitation/No Start/Stalling - Intermittent (Hot)
    59. 96511 FEB 96 Transaxle - Revised GROB Spline Drive Joint
    60. 9611 JAN 96 New Torque Specs For Installing New Design Tie Rods
    61. ATRATB368 JAN 96 Case Breakage at Rear Planet Support
    62. ATRATB360 JAN 96 Rear Sun Gear Bearing - Update
    63. ATRATB359 JAN 96 Revised Forward Sprag Race
    64. 95243 DEC 95 Rocker Arm Squeak, Chirp or Knock Noise
    65. 95223 NOV 95 Squeaks From Rear Window Area
    66. 95211 OCT 95 Air Bag Modules - Discolored/Marred Covers
    67. 95203 OCT 95 Groaning Noise From Power Windows
    68. 95184 SEP 95 Air Conditioning - Ford Approved Flushing
    69. 95182 SEP 95 Recycled Engine Coolant - Service Tips
    70. 95185 SEP 95 Temperature Gauge - Fluctuation/Inaccurate
    71. 95177 AUG 95 Revised Transaxle Clutch Clearances
    72. 951610 AUG 95 New Rotunda Fluid Changer - Service Tip
    73. 95157 JUL 95 Revised Torque Converter Identification Codes
    74. 95151 JUL 95 Wheel Cover Distorted or Melted
    75. 95131 JUL 95 A/C Evaporator Core-On Vehicle-Leak Test
    76. 95132 JUL 95 Temperature Gauge Reads Low/Erratic
    77. 95121 JUN 95 Windshield,Urethane Mounted, Material Usage Tip
    78. 9591 MAY 95 Antenna - Bowed Condition Only - Warranty Revision
    79. 9582 APR 95 Wiper Motor - Upgraded Service Kits
    80. 9566 MAR 95 Blower Motor - Chirp/Squeak From Blower Motor
    81. 9562 MAR 95 Brakes - Roughness During Brake Application
    82. 9561 MAR 95 Paint - Iron Particle Removal
    83. 95512 MAR 95 Adding Refrigerant Oil Procedure
    84. 9543 FEB 95 Flexible Fuel Vehicle - Improper Fuel Gauge Operation
    85. 95314 FEB 95 New Design Filter Installation Instructions
    86. 9534 FEB 95 Rattling or Clunking Noise From Front Suspension
    87. 95312 FEB 95 Turbine Shaft Speed Air Gap Measurements Change
    88. 9522 JAN 95 Air Conditioning O-Ring Removal - Service Tip
    89. 9512 JAN 95 Accelerator Cable - Diagnostic Procedure
    90. ATRATB278 JAN 95 Accumulator Springs - Identification
    91. ATRATB294 JAN 95 Axle Nut/ Lug Nut Tightening Specifications
    92. ATRATB314 JAN 95 Delayed Engagement, Shift Errors, Possible MLPS Codes
    93. ATRATB308 JAN 95 Erratic/High Line Pressure
    94. ATRATB267 JAN 95 Forward Piston Change
    95. ATRATB310 JAN 95 Transmission Controlled Clutch Pulsing On/Off
    96. 94263 DEC 94 No Crank - Possible Corrosion At Starter Solenoid
    97. 94266 DEC 94 Release of R-134a Fluorescent Dye
    98. 94264 DEC 94 Throttle Position Sensor - Function and Diagnostic Tips
    99. 94252 DEC 94 Brake Rotor Machining Equipment and Warranty Information
    100. 94247 NOV 94 Forward/Reverse Engagement Concern - AXOD, AXOD-E, AX4S
    101. 94234 NOV 94 Paint Preparation Procedure And MSDS Information
    102. 94231 NOV 94 Replacement Procedure for Front Door Moulding
    103. 94227 OCT 94 Sulfur Smell/Odor From Exhaust System
    104. 94211 OCT 94 Fuel Tank - Fuel Slosh Noise
    105. 94215 OCT 94 Transaxle - AX4S/AXOD - New Lube Tubes
    106. 94208 OCT 94 Transaxle (AXOD,AXODE,AX4S)- Retaining Ring Orientation
    107. 94209 OCT 94 Transaxle (AXOD-E, AX4S) - Lube Tube Bracket
    108. 94172 AUG 94 Rear View Mirror - Detaches From Windshield
    109. 94169 AUG 94 Heated Exhaust Gas Oxygen Sensor Application Chart
    110. 94157 JUL 94 Power Door Lock Actuators
    111. 94-14-3 JUL 94 R-12 Refrigerant Substitutes
    112. 94145 JUL 94 Transaxle Exchange Program
    113. 94115 JUN 94 Heater/ A/C - Cold Engine Lockout Operation
    114. 94119 JUN 94 Service Parts Return of Obsolete Fuel Tanks
    115. 94102 MAY 94 Driver's Seat Sensor Causes Doors to Lock When Exiting
    116. 941010 MAY 94 Revised Lower Intake Bolt/Stud Torque Procedure
    117. 9481 APR 94 Bumpers - Isolator and Bracket Assembly Replacement
    118. 9467 MAR 94 A/T (AXOD/Axode/AX4S) - Leak At Torque Converter
    119. 9461 MAR 94 Wind Noise - Repair Chart
    120. 9455 MAR 94 Anti-Lock Brakes - Pedal Feels Like It Has Extra Travel
    121. 9443 FEB 94 Remote Keyless Entry System - Service Tips
    122. 94213 JAN 94 A/C - Blower Motor Inoperative In Automatic Mode
    123. 94211 JAN 94 A/C - Manifold and Tube Assembly Replacement
    124. 9415 JAN 94 Service Parts Return of Obsolete Fuel Pressure Regulator
    125. ATRATB225 JAN 94 Forward Sprag Upgrade
    126. ATRATB251 JAN 94 Harsh Shifts, No 3-4 Shift, Erratic Shifts
    127. ATRATB204 JAN 94 Modification to Improve Gear Lubrication
    128. 93265 DEC 93 Air In Power Steering System
    129. 93266 DEC 93 MAF Sensor Terminals-High Resistance
    130. 93264 DEC 93 Noise From Rear Tension Strut-Wagon Models Only
    131. 932612 DEC 93 Return of Obsolete Starter Solenoids and Starter Drives
    132. 93262 DEC 93 Vibration During Brake Application
    133. 93253 DEC 93 A/C and Accessory Drive Belt Breakage/Squeal
    134. 93249 NOV 93 A/C Compressor Manifold Tube Fractures
    135. 93241 NOV 93 Bumper Cover Repair Materials
    136. 932412 NOV 93 Remote Keyless Entry System
    137. 93248 NOV 93 Rough Idle/Hesitation/ Poor Heater Output
    138. 93238 NOV 93 Driveability Concerns - Code 141/Poor Acceleration
    139. 93237 NOV 93 Driveability Concerns - Damaged Fuel Pump
    140. 93236 NOV 93 EGO Sensors - Silicone Contamination
    141. 932314 NOV 93 Engine Gasket Surface Cleaning Procedures
    142. 93224 OCT 93 Brake Concerns Caused By Incorrect Part For Application
    143. 93211 OCT 93 Glass - Iridescence or Mottling In Tempered Glass
    144. ATRATB191 OCT 93 Failsafe Modes - Computer Shifted Transmissions
    145. 93206 SEP 93 Air Conditioning - Use of Correct Fluorescent Tracer DYE
    146. 9319B21 SEP 93 Service Manual- Fuel System Testing Revised
    147. 9319B22 SEP 93 Service Manual- Speed Control Diagnostic Chart Revised
    148. 93182 SEP 93 Fuel Filler Door Does Not Open Far Enough
    149. 93177 AUG 93 Accelerator Cable Noise/Vibration
    150. 93171 AUG 93 Liftgate Release - Remote Release Retrofit
    151. 93165 AUG 93 AX4S/Axode - Redesigned Rear Lube Tube/Planetary Support
    152. 93163 AUG 93 Methanol Fuel Locations In California
    153. 93164 AUG 93 Shift Indicator Does Not Indicate Correct Gear - Axode
    154. 93157 JUL 93 Fuel Injectors - Identification Information
    155. 931511 JUL 93 Labor Times Standards
    156. 931512 JUL 93 Power Steering Cooler Noise
    157. 93146 JUL 93 A/C Compressor Noisy - FX15
    158. 93147 JUL 93 A/C Control Knob Separating
    159. 93141 JUL 93 Bumper - Loose or Unattached Ends
    160. 931411 JUL 93 Front Suspension Noise While Turning
    161. 93142 JUL 93 Rear Door - High Closing Effort
    162. 93135 JUN 93 Engine Won't Crank/Start
    163. 93132 JUN 93 Tie Rod End (Inner) - Replacement Procedure
    164. ATRATB169 JUN 93 Electrical Information - AXOD/E
    165. 9395 APR 93 High Idle After Highway Cruise - Idle Air Control Valve
    166. 9397 APR 93 Oil Specifications - Flexible Fuel Vehicles
    167. 9384 APR 93 Exterior Clearcoat May Crack, Erode or Peel Off
    168. 9389 APR 93 Windshield Washer Solution Forced Out of Washer Nozzles
    169. 9353 MAR 93 Bumper Covers - Minor Surface Damage Repair Guidelines
    170. 93510 MAR 93 Clutch Release Bearing Service Kit Availability (MTX)
    171. 9339 FEB 93 Difficulty Using Ignition Switch Lock or Steering Lock
    172. 9322 JAN 93 Power Door Lock Inoperative
    173. 93110 JAN 93 Cooling System - Proper Fluid Concentration
    174. 9226A11 DEC 92 Revised Turbine Shaft Seal Ring AXOD & Axode
    175. 92255 DEC 92 A/C Application Chart For the FX15 Clutch, Coil & Pulley
    176. 92252 DEC 92 Engine Repair Tips to Avoid Potential Engine Damage
    177. ATRATB151 DEC 92 Uncontrollable Lock Up
    178. 92246 NOV 92 FX15 A/C Compressor - Oil Recovery & Measuring Procedure
    179. 92243 NOV 92 Service Engine Soon Lamp On With No Self Test Code
    180. 92205 SEP 92 A/C Clutch Slip At High Ambient Temperature
    181. 92207 SEP 92 Air Test Plate N-D Accumulator Hole Mislocated - Axode
    182. 92201 SEP 92 Paint Color Chart Aftermarket Supplier Cross Reference
    183. 92B10 SEP 92 Battery Replacement 72AH to 84AH
    184. ATRATB132 SEP 92 Intermittent Electrical Problems
    185. 92184 AUG 92 A/C FX-15 Compressor Oil Recovery & Measuring Procedures
    186. 92188 AUG 92 Do Not Service Tag Instuctions Axode-SHO Transaxle
    187. 92104 MAY 92 Electrical/Vacuum/Troubleshooting Manual Improvements
    188. ATRATB101 MAR 92 No Forward Or Slips Forward
    189. ATRATB099 FEB 92 Checking For Chain Stretch
    190. ATRATB078 NOV 91 How To Use A Pressure Gauge - Automatic Trans.
    191. ATRATB028 OCT 90 Engine Testing With A Vacuum Gauge - Auto Trans.
    192. ATRATB9002006 FEB 90 Automatic Transmission Fluid
    193. ATRATB8930 OCT 89 Automatic Transmission Math Part 2
    194. ATRATB8927 SEP 89 20 Steps To successful Auto Transmission Repair
    195. ATRATB8923 AUG 89 Automatic Transmission Math Formulas
    196. ATRATB8754 SEP 87 All Automatics - Front Bushing Wear
    197. ATRATB8748 AUG 87 Metal Sealing Rings - Automatic Transmissions


TB8930 OCT 89 Automatic Transmission Math Part 2
194. ATRATB8927 SEP 89 20 Steps To successful Auto Transmission Repair
195. ATRATB8923 AUG 89 Automatic Transmission Math Formulas
196. ATRATB8754 SEP 87 All Automatics - Front Bushing Wear
197. ATRATB8748 AUG 87 Metal Sealing Rings - Automatic Transmissions


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