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Automotive Recall and Technical Service Bulletin Titles for 1983 Ford Thunderbird L4-140 2.3L SOHC Turbo.

TSB Number & Issue Date TSB Title

B46831101 NOV 83 Campaign - Owners/Operators Guide Error

M24M25 AUG 83 Campaign - Steering Gear Replacement

TSB Number & Issue Date TSB Title

06-14-4 JUL 06 A/T - Mercon V ATF Usage

00-23-10 NOV 00 A/T - In Line Fluid Filter Kit

98-12-5 JUN 98 A/C - Filtering Refrigerant After Compressor Replacement

98-5A-4 MAR 98 Lug Nuts - Proper Installation/Torqueing Procedure

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

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

9481 APR 94 Bumpers - Isolator and Bracket Assembly Replacement

9464 MAR 94 Cylinder Head Gasket and Bolts - Revised

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

93226 OCT 93 Air Conditioning - Return of Obsolete Filter Kits

93206 SEP 93 Air Conditioning - Use of Correct Fluorescent Tracer Dye

9384 APR 93 Exterior Clearcoat - Cracking/Eroding/Peeling Off

9365 MAR 93 A/C Coupling - Cleaning Procedures

ATRATB089 JAN 92 A/T - Diagnostic Trouble Codes for 1983-1992

ATRATB088 JAN 92 A/T - EEC Trouble Codes

ATRATB078 NOV 91 A/T - How To Use A Pressure Gauge

91195 SEP 91 Power Window Regulator - Counterbalance Spring

91155 JUL 91 A/C System - Chemical/Refrigerator Type Odor

ATRATB028 OCT 90 A/T - Engine Vacuum Testing

9018A1 SEP 90 Driveability TSB's - Summary

90183 AUG 90 Fuel Pump - Buzzing/Humming After Engine Shut Down

ATRATB9002006 FEB 90 A/T - Choosing the Right ATF

9015 JAN 90 Duraspark II Ignition - Revised Applications

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

ATRATB8927 SEP 89 A/T - Twenty Steps To Successful Repairs

ATRATB8923 AUG 89 A/T - Math Formulas Part I

891410 JUL 89 A/C - Pressure Cycling Switch Diagnostic Procedure

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

8927 JAN 89 Speedometer/Odometer - Inaccurate Readings

88252 DEC 88 Safety Belt - Tongue Cover Now Available

881711 AUG 88 Engine - Hesitation/Lack Of Power/Rough Idle

88153 JUL 88 Safety Belts - Service Procedure, Manual Revision

88133 JUN 88 Electronic Modules - Protection From Static Electricity

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

8826 JAN 88 Graphic Display - False or No Warnings

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

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

87164 AUG 87 A/C Clutch - Replacement Service Instructions

ATRATB8748 AUG 87 A/T - Slipping or No-Shift/Metal Sealing Rings

87153 JUL 87 Wiring - Circuit Number/Color Code Charts

871118 JUN 87 Engine - Driveability Problems/Oil Consumption

8772 APR 87 A/C - New `Tee' Type Service Adapter Tool

87710 APR 87 Tires - Michelin TRX Availability

8756 MAR 87 AM/FM Cassette Radio - Dial Lighting Dim

87218 JAN 87 EEC Universal Distributor - Drive Gear Removal Tool

8718 JAN 87 Accessory Drive Belt - `V' Ribbed Belt Cracking

86195 SEP 86 Rear Brakes - Squealing Noise

86161 AUG 86 Seat Back - (Passenger Front) Movement When Braking

861317 JUL 86 A/T - AOD Main Control Valve Body Gasket

84136 JUN 86 Throttle Position Sensor - No Start/Hesitation/Stall

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

8697 MAY 86 Power Steering Pump -Fluid Leaks At Dipstick Cap

86616 MAR 86 Turbocharger - Boost Pressure Specifications

86612 MAR 86 Water Cooled Turbocharger - Service Replacement

8646 FEB 86 A/C Evaporator - Cold Air Leaks/Cold Air Radiation

86416 FEB 86 Engine - Rough Idle and Idle Stalls

8637 FEB 86 A/C Compressor Drive Belt - Rumble Noise

8639 FEB 86 Antitheft Devices - Installation Precautions

86314CLONE FEB 86 Crankshaft Seal - Leaks, Air Pressure Test

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

86216 JAN 86 Throttle Valve - Control Pressure Specification Revision

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

85175 AUG 85 Engine - Intermittent Power Loss

85147 JUL 85 A/T - AOD Orifice Control Valve Plug Retainer

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

85124 JUN 85 Doors - Wind Noise

851212 JUN 85 EEC IV - Invalid/Erratic Service Codes

851012 MAY 85 A/T - AOD No Forward Drive Condition

851015 MAY 85 Engine - No Idle/Stalls Below 2,000 RPM

85104 MAY 85 Tailgate - Hinge/Latch Release Adjustment Revision

8593 MAY 85 A/C - Erratic Operation of Auto Temp Control

8598 MAY 85 Brakes - Rotor Service Update

8581 APR 85 Driver's Power Seat - Rocks Fore and Aft

8582 APR 85 Heater Core - Leakage Diagnostic Tips

8577 APR 85 M/T - T5 Buzzing Noise From Shift Lever

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

8552 MAR 85 Inside Mirror - Revised Diagnostic Procedure

85513 MAR 85 Oil Leak - Rotunda Black Light Diagnostic Procedures

8543 FEB 85 A/C - Warner Compressor Clutch Replacement

8546 FEB 85 Battery - Premature Discharging Diagnostics

85421 FEB 85 Distributor Stator - Replacement Procedure

8542 FEB 85 Door/Vent Windows - Excessive Efforts to Open

84247S FEB 85 PCM - Driveline Clunk/Engine Speed Fluctuation

85111S FEB 85 Power Steering Pump - Leakage At Dipstick Cap

842114S1 JAN 85 EVP Sensor - Rough Engine Idle/Stalling

8524 JAN 85 Seat/Shoulder Belts - General Service Information

842115S JAN 85 Distributor Stator - Replacement

85116 JAN 85 Fuel System - Liquid/Vapor Leak Detection

8518 JAN 85 Speed Control - New Rotunda Tester Information

ATRATB8535 JAN 85 A/T - APOD No Forward after Coast Down From 4th Gear

84246 NOV 84 A/T- C5 Sensitive 3rd to 2nd Gear Downshifts

84224 OCT 84 Turbocharger - Diagnostic Procedure

842115 OCT 84 Distributor Stator - Replacement Procedures

8421310 OCT 84 Door Panel - Armrest Loose/Detached

84219 OCT 84 Wiper/Washer - Low Fluid Warning Light Stays On

84208 SEP 84 Turbocharger - Excessive Whistling Noise

842011 SEP 84 Turbocharger Oil Supply Elbow - Correct Application

841910 SEP 84 Fuel Gauge - Concern Summary Reprints

841816 AUG 84 Fuel Sender - Sticking/Binding

84184 AUG 84 Seat Back Frame - Unauthorized Service

84187 AUG 84 Windshield - Revised Service Procedure

84179 AUG 84 Clutch Pedal Shaft - Broken Welds

84165 JUL 84 Body - Wind Noise/Turbulence

841623 JUL 84 Crankcase Vent Tube - High Oil Consumption

84166 JUL 84 Door - Wind Noise/Water Leaks

84164 JUL 84 Windshield - Water Leaks

841512 JUL 84 Injector O-Rings - Ordering Information

84618S JUL 84 Vane air meter - Oil on Ribs of Air Outlet Tube

841412 JUL 84 EEC IV - Service Code 67 Set After Processor Replacement

841414 JUL 84 Idle Speed - Erratic Idle/Deceleration Stalls

84148 JUL 84 Parking Brake - Will Not Stay In Applied Position

841417 JUL 84 Throttle Position Sensor - No Start Condition

841420 JUL 84 Vane Air Meter - Hesitation/Detonation/Backfires

841110 MAY 84 Air Flow Meter - No Start In Freezing Temperatures

84117 MAY 84 EEC Systems - Symptomized Comprehensive TSB Index

84118 MAY 84 Fuel Tube/Connector - Service Procedure

8483 APR 84 Fuel Guage - Level Fluctuation While Driving

8464 MAR 84 Cigar Lighter/Horn - Circuit Breaker Dislodgement

84614 MAR 84 Cooling System - Overheating in High Temperatures

84615 MAR 84 Differential Pinion Bolt - Removal Aid

84618 MAR 84 Engine - Detonation

84612 MAR 84 Tires - Normal Outer Edge Wear

84515 FEB 84 Aftermarket Antitheft Devices - Hard Start/No Start

8453 FEB 84 Hood Latch - Improved Cable retention

84421 FEB 84 EEC Harness - Engine Stalls/Stumble

84412 FEB 84 Front Disc Brake Pads - Lining Change

8442 FEB 84 Glove Compartment Lamp - Battery Drain

8441 FEB 84 Instrument Panel - Gaps

8435 JAN 84 Alternator - Rectifier Bench Test Procedure

8431 JAN 84 Fuel Filler Door - Inoperative

84318 JAN 84 Ignition Coil - Buzz and Clicking At Idle

8433 JAN 84 Paint - Cosmetic Surface Service Procedures

8427 JAN 84 A/T - C5 and AOD - New Sealant On Case Bolts

8429 JAN 84 Fuel Tank - Overfilling Prevention

8424 JAN 84 Wiper/Washer - Low Fluid Warning Light System Revision

83258 DEC 83 Front Brake Pad - Production Change/Application

83253 DEC 83 Hood/Fender - Uneven Fit

83255 DEC 83 Premium Radio - Intermittent Sound Boost Operation

83259 DEC 83 Tires - Outer Edge Tire Wear/Rotation Procedure

83245 DEC 83 Fuel Gauge - Reads 1/4 Full When Tank is Empty

83243 DEC 83 Glove Box Lock Cylinder - Rattles on Rough Roads

83247 DEC 83 Wiper/Washer - Low Fluid Light Flickers

83239 NOV 83 Speed Control - Surging

832313 NOV 83 TFI Module - No Start/Intermittent Run

83235 NOV 83 Weatherstrip Secondary Seal - Torn

83225 NOV 83 A/C Compressor Clutch - Inoperative

83228 NOV 83 Front Brake Pads - Production Revision

83223 NOV 83 Instrument Panel - Squeaking Noise

83224 NOV 83 Roof/Door - Paint Chipping

832211 NOV 83 Steering Rack - `Short Rack' Availability

8322A1 NOV 83 Windnoise - Diagnosis and Service Procedures

83214 OCT 83 Fuel System - Extreme Cold Driveability Concerns

83209 OCT 83 Brake Pedal - Travel Long or Spongy Feel

83201 OCT 83 Door Glass - Tube Guides

83178S OCT 83 Piston Fit - Specification Update

832011 OCT 83 TV Linkage - Revised Adjustment Procedure

83193 SEP 83 Door Glass Weatherstrip - Puckers/Fits Poorly

83198 SEP 83 Front Struts - Clunk/Popping Noise on Turns

83199 SEP 83 Self Adjusting Clutch - Replacement

831913 SEP 83 VV Carburetor - Engine Stalls/Stumbles

831810 SEP 83 A/T - AOD, Changes/Interchangeability

83186 SEP 83 Antitheft Module - Inoperative

83174 AUG 83 Keyless Entry System - Auto Door Lock Disabling

83178 AUG 83 Piston Fit Specification - Manual Supplement

83175 AUG 83 Power Steering Fluid - Tips

83165 AUG 83 Front Seat Cushion - Height Too Low

83169 AUG 83 Leather Covered Steering Wheel - Leaks Glue

83167 AUG 83 Radio - Low Frequency Buzzing Noise

83164 AUG 83 Tempered Glass - Spotting/Mottled Appearance

83155Z JUL 83 Engine Oil Change - Maintenance Schedules

83141 JUL 83 Underhood Production Date Stamp - Relocation

83144 JUL 83 Brakes - Manual Correction

83148Z JUL 83 Crankshaft Seal - `Snoop' Pressure Checks

831410 JUL 83 M/T - Clicking/Rattling in 2nd Gear

831412 JUL 83 Throttle Plate - Curb Idle Stalls/Roughness

83139 JUN 83 A/T - AOD, Harsh Down Shifts

831310 JUN 83 A/T - No 3rd to 4th Gear Upshift or Slipping 4th Gear

83131 JUN 83 Bodyside Trim/Moldings - Service Procedure

83137Z JUN 83 Engine - Correct Oil Fill Level

831318 JUN 83 Heater Tubes - Engine Compartment Noise

83134 JUN 83 High Strength Steels - Welding Procedures

831311 JUN 83 M/T - Clutch Cable Installation

831312 JUN 83 M/T - Drain/Fill Plug Identification

831321 JUN 83 Maintenance Schedule - Revision

83138 JUN 83 RTV Sealant - Improved Material

83136 JUN 83 Seals For Rocker Cover, Oil Pan, and Crankshaft

831011S JUN 83 A/T - AOD New Shift Valve, Sleeve and Spring

83128 JUN 83 A/T - AOD, Revised Front Pump Gasket

83113 JUN 83 Accessory Drive Belt - Cracking Condition

8311A JUN 83 Specifications - Update

83103 MAY 83 Ignition - Ignition Timing Inspection Procedure

83106 MAY 83 Power Steering pump - Rotor and `C' Clip Changes

8395 MAY 83 A/T - C5 Output Shaft Modification

8397 MAY 83 Engine - Noise Heard In Passenger Compartment

822512S2 MAY 83 Steering Gear - Valve Bore Diameter Change

8393 MAY 83 Wiper Blade - New Blade Protectors

8382 APR 83 Battery - Test Procedure Using Rotunda Battery Tester

838A1 APR 83 Front/rear Springs - Applications

822510S APR 83 Heated Backlite - Inoperative

8372 APR 83 Hood Latch - Inoperative

83612 MAR 83 A/T Oil Pan - Pipe Plug Fluid Leakage

83614 MAR 83 Emission Test - Procedure

83611 MAR 83 Extension Housing Bolts - Revised Service Procedure

83610 MAR 83 Flywheel Housing - Revised Service Procedure

83615 MAR 83 Fuel System - Line Connectors

8367 MAR 83 Power Steering Pump - Changes

8363 MAR 83 Rear Window - Water Leaks

8354 MAR 83 Headlamp Bulb - Replacement Recommendations

8356 MAR 83 Premium Sound Radio System - Unique Features

822512S1 MAR 83 Rack and Pinion steering Gear - Production Update

8337 FEB 83 Coolant Recovery Reservoir - Fill Procedure

8339 FEB 83 Distributor - Ignition Rotor Alignment Procedure

822512S FEB 83 Rack and Pinion Steering Gear - Update

8334 FEB 83 Super Seal - Concern Diagnosis/Clarification

8336 FEB 83 Tires - Index Mark Material Change

8335 FEB 83 Voice Alert System - Module Replacement

0782021983 FEB 83 Recall/Owner Notification Program - Index Update

832A JAN 83 Special Specifications - Issue Update

8322 JAN 83 Windshield Spacers - Correct Usage

8313 JAN 83 Door Glass Spacer/Retainer - Correct Usage

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