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Automotive Recall and Technical Service Bulletin Titles for 1988 Mercury Topaz FWD L4-140 2.3L HSO (VIN S).

TSB Number & Issue Date TSB Title

95S28 NOV 95 Recall - Ignition Switch Replacement

88S40 MAR 88 Recall - Throttle Position Sensor Screw Replacement

TSB Number & Issue Date TSB Title

91E07 JAN 92 Recall - Exhaust Catalyst Replacement

88E70 AUG 88 Recall - Incorrect Emission Decals

TSB Number & Issue Date TSB Title

91M75 NOV 91 Campaign - Fuel Pump, Additional Coverage

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

98-26-2 JAN 99 Fuel - Volatility Related Driveability Concerns

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

98-5A-12 MAR 98 Vehicle - Towing Behind RVs Guidelines

98-4-8 MAR 98 Air Conditioning - R12 to R134A Retrofit Kit

98-3-2 FEB 98 Paint - Procedure/Products For Plastic Service Parts

97-26-9 DEC 97 Charging System - Inoperative/Battery Lamp ON

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

9515 JAN 95 Accelerator - Hard Pedal Effort/Intermittent No Upshift

ATRATB294 JAN 95 A/T - Drive Axle and Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications

94252 DEC 94 Brake Rotor - Machining Equipment/Warranty Information

94248 NOV 94 A/T - ATX No Reverse In Extreme Cold

94234 NOV 94 Paint - Preparation Procedure And MSDS Information

94-14-3 JUL 94 R-12 Refrigerant - Substitutes

94138 JUN 94 Dash Panel Area - Rattling Noise

941211 JUN 94 A/T- ATX Intermittent/Delayed 1st - 2nd Gear Shift

94118 JUN 94 A/T - E40D/ATX Transmission Exchange Program

9481 APR 94 Bumpers - Isolator and Bracket Assembly Replacement

9458 MAR 94 Catalytic Converter - Inlet Pipe Flange Rust

9447 FEB 94 A/T - ATX Shift Problems

9416 JAN 94 A/T - ATX Intermittent No/Delayed 1-2 Upshift

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

93239 NOV 93 Engine - Tip-In Stalls At Normal Operating Temperature

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

93114 MAY 93 Engine - Rough Idle or Stumble

9396 APR 93 Engine - Stalls at Idle/Gear Engagement/Tip In

9386 APR 93 Brakes - Squeal/Groan/Premature Wear

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

9365 MAR 93 A/C Coupling - Cleaning Procedures

93510 MAR 93 Clutch Release Bearing - Service Kit Availability

93110 JAN 93 Cooling System - Proper Fluid Concentrations

92252 DEC 92 Engine - Repair Tips to Avoid Potential Damage

92248 NOV 92 A/T - ATX Transaxle Exchange Program

92154 JUL 92 Engine - Hard or No Start Condition

921210 JUN 92 Flywheel Timing Mark - Identification

921211 JUN 92 Fuel Pump/Sender - Obsolete Parts Purge

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

9125B25 DEC 91 Engine Components - Manual Revision

91257 DEC 91 Engine - Hard Cold Starts/Hesitation/Stalls On Start-Up

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

91193 SEP 91 Fuel Injector - New Cleaning Method

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

91137 JUN 91 Oil Pan Gasket - Oil Leaks

9111B15 JUN 91 Radio - Control Functional Test Revision

91108 MAY 91 Battery - No Engine Crank/Low Battery Charge

911010 MAY 91 Battery - Test Procedure

91101 MAY 91 Passive Restraint - Service Part Information

9197 MAY 91 A/C - R12 Refrigerant Service Tips

9191 MAY 91 Air Bag Module - Deployment Doors Marred

9184 APR 91 Door Latches - Adjustment/Modification Prohibition

91813 APR 91 Engine - Rough Idle/Hesitation/Backfire/Stalling

9181 APR 91 Passive Restraint System - Intermittently Sticks

915B13 MAR 91 Refrigerant System Leak Testing - Manual Update

9151 MAR 91 Electric Rear Window Defroster - Inoperative

9125 JAN 91 Inner Tie Rod - Replacement Procedure

90261 DEC 90 Passive Restraint System - Chattering Noise

902512 DEC 90 Speed Control - Diagnostic Tips

90243 NOV 90 Air Bag System - Rescuer's Guide

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

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

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

9012B4 JUN 90 A/C Control Connector - Manual Revision

9012B5 JUN 90 A/C Schematic - Manual Revision

90116 MAY 90 Body/Frame - Arc Welding Precautions

90815 APR 90 Rear Driveline - Rumble/Clunk/Rattle

90712 MAR 90 Magnetic Fuel Gauge/Anti Slosh Module - Revised

906B17 MAR 90 A/T - ATX Differential Shim Selection Manual Revision

906B30 MAR 90 EEC IV Pinpoint Test QA5 - Manual Revision

906B27 MAR 90 Illuminated Entry - Connector 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

8925B1 DEC 89 A/C - Musty Odor Coming From Vents

8925A6 DEC 89 EEC IV Quick Test - Continuous Self-Test Chart

892510 DEC 89 EEC IV - Revised Pinpoint Test Steps

89244 DEC 89 Engine - Rough Idling Condition

89231 NOV 89 Seat Belt - Shoulder Strap Modification

89214 OCT 89 Engine - Loss of Power/No Start Condition

89203 OCT 89 A/C Fan Controller - New Diagnostic Procedure

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

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

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

89151 JUL 89 Engine - Overheating

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

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

8912A28 JUN 89 A/T Check Ball Location - Manual Revision

8912A27 JUN 89 Engine Rocker Arm Cover/Oil Pan Service - Revision

8912A6 JUN 89 Rear Defroster Schematic - 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

8999 MAY 89 EGR PFE Sensor - Diagnosis

TECGLOS MAY 89 Electrical/Electronic/Fuel Induction - Glossary

89910 MAY 89 Engine - Normal Oil Consumption

8971 APR 89 Passive Restraint Lamp/Chimes - Come On Intermittently

895A10 MAR 89 Fuel Pump Relay - Component Location Correction

895A4 MAR 89 Ignition System - Diagnostics Manual Correction

895A11 MAR 89 Instrument Cluster Schematic - Manual Correction

8958 MAR 89 Engine - Bucks/Jerks/Hesitation/Stumble

ATRASIL899 MAR 89 A/T - ATX Governor Filter

8934 FEB 89 Speed Control - Abnormal Operation When Hot

8929 JAN 89 Air Intake Resonator - Modification

8927 JAN 89 Speedometer/Odometer - Inaccurate Readings

8914 JAN 89 B Pillar Upper Finish Panel - Loose

8913 JAN 89 Passive Restraint Drive Belt - Binding/Noisy

88266 DEC 88 EGR Transducer Sensor - Condensation

88254 DEC 88 Evaporator Core/Evaporator Case - Service Kits

88251 DEC 88 Passive Restraint System - Manual Revision

88252 DEC 88 Safety Belt - Tongue Cover Now Available

MEMO88 DEC 88 VECI Label - Final Issue

88247 NOV 88 Driveline - Vibration/Harshness/Shake and Body Boom

88237 NOV 88 A/T - Governor Hydraulic Circuit Filtration System

ATRATB8850 NOV 88 A/T - ATX Torque Converter Differences

88222 OCT 88 Power Door Lock Actuator - Rivet Corrosion/Rust

88211 OCT 88 A/C - Loss Of A/C When Switching Modes

88203 SEP 88 A/C Control Assembly - Removal Precautions

88209 SEP 88 Engine - No Start or Hard Start Condition

88206 SEP 88 Front Disc Brakes - Clicking Noise

88194 SEP 88 Transfer Case - Growling Noise/Manual Correction

88172 AUG 88 ATC - Inaccurate Outside Temperatures Displayed

88171 AUG 88 Child Seat Tether Attachment - Manual Correction

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

88165 AUG 88 Steering Column - Rattling Noise

88157 JUL 88 EEC IV Emissions Diagnosis - Supplemental Information

88153 JUL 88 Safety Belts - Service Procedure, Manual Revision

88149 JUL 88 Timing Chain Damper - Whining Noise

88141 JUL 88 Vent Windows - May Stick to Weatherstrip

88133 JUN 88 Electronic Modules - Protection From Static Electricity

88134 JUN 88 Fuel System Anti-Slosh Module - Identification

88122 JUN 88 Air Bag System - Manual Supplement

881216 JUN 88 Fuel Rail - Supplemental Installation Procedure

88104051188 MAY 88 Adhesive Mouldings & Nameplates - Replacement

88111052588 MAY 88 Luggage Compartment Door - Inoperative

8881041588 APR 88 Bumper Covers - Repair Procedures

8888041588 APR 88 Cylinder Head/Block - Coolant/Oil Leaks

8889041588 APR 88 Engine - Oil Dipstick May Not Be Read Correctly

8882041588 APR 88 Hood Prop Rod - Rattling Noise

8895042788 APR 88 Steering Gear Input Shaft Seal - Fluid Leak

8899042788 APR 88 Vehicle Storage - Maintenance Tips

8865 MAR 88 Air Bag System - Service Tip

8866 MAR 88 Chassis Components - Cosmetic Surface Rust

8862 MAR 88 Rear Door - Will Not Open From Outside

8857 MAR 88 Malfunction Indicator Light - Explanation

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

8879033088 MAR 88 Accessory Drive Belt - Seating Procedure

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

88413 FEB 88 Engine - Steady Misfire/Stalls At Idle

88410 FEB 88 Front/Rear Stabilizer Bar Bushings - Squeak/Grunt Noise

8842 FEB 88 Ignition Lock - Difficult To Remove Key

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

8815 JAN 88 Body/Frame - Squeak From Cowl Area

ATRATB883 JAN 88 A/T - Installation Of In-Line Fluid Filter & Flow Test

87251 DEC 87 Front Door Hinge - Popping Noise

87242 DEC 87 Doors and Ignition - Lock Service Tips

87243 DEC 87 Vinyl Tape Stripes - Poor Adhesion

8724A1 NOV 87 Air Conditioning - Odor Service Procedure

87233 NOV 87 Electronic Search Radio - Snap In Removal Procedure

87239 NOV 87 Rotunda Gas Chek Kit - Requires Modification

87225 NOV 87 A/C System Orifice Tube - Manual Correction

87221 NOV 87 Front/Rear Bumper - Loose or Unattached Ends

872215 NOV 87 State Emission Test and Key On/Engine Off Wiggle Test

872111 OCT 87 Emission Calibration Label - Relocation

872110 OCT 87 TFI Module/PIP Sensor - New Diagnostic Procedure

872016 OCT 87 Front/Rear Alignment - Specifications

ATRATB8756 OCT 87 A/T - ATX Late or No Upshift

87194 SEP 87 Heater Core - Service Replacement Parts

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

871812 SEP 87 Rocker Arm Cover/Gasket - New Integral Design

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

87104 MAY 87 Front Seat Back - Movement When Braking

87103 MAY 87 Production Build Date Stamp - Relocation

8781 APR 87 Exterior Door Handle - Poor Appearance

ATRASIL8712 APR 87 A/T - ATX Planetary Gear Design Changes

ATRATB8654 OCT 86 A/T - ATX Erratic Upshifts Sometimes No Upshift

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