1994 Ford Thunderbird technical service bulletins
95 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 1994 Ford Thunderbird.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Remote keyless entry (RKE) - service tips
- New service part - number 5 needle bearing and race kit - 4R70W transmission - service tip
- Engine-gear driven synchronizers-incorrect installation-camshaft position synchronizer (CMP) installation...
- Incorrectly installed gear driven camshaft position (CMP) sensor synchronizer assemblies causing surge,...
- Climate control a/c service tech tips
- Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock
- Some engine assemblies with aluminum cylinder heads repaired in-vehile have been found to leak coolant...
- Brake shift interlock
- Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks
- Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts
- Subject regarding engine oil recommendations for use in 2001 vehicles - sae 5W-20 motor oil
- Information regarding engine replacements warranty extension program
- Subject regarding contamination from prior transmission concerns or excess wear may be trapped in the...
- Some vehicles may exhibit premature failure of the head gasket(s)
- Subject regarding owner notification program supplement #1 3.8L engine head gaskets
- Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip
- Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses
- Information for servicing and diagnosing brake vibration, brake inspection, and brake friction material...
- Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance...
- Some service manuals may list the incorrect camshaft position sensor alignment tool for vehicles with...
- Information regarding camshaft position (CMP) sensor alignment tool chart
- Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda
- Conditions with the brake lamps inadvertently disabling the brake shift interlock
- Information on "whining" / "buzzing" noise coming through entertainment or two-way radio speaker caused by...
- Experiencing a whine / buzz type noise in the speakers of the entertainment radio or two-way radio on...
- Experiencing a delayed or no 2-3 upshift, primarily when the transmission is cold on vehicles with ford...
- Ford motor company now recommends sae 5W-30 viscosity grade for servicing any ford gasoline-powered...
- Information regarding reprogramming powertrain control modules (PCMS)
- Mass air flow (maf)- sensor contamination- service tip
- Some vehicles with non-functional windshield wipers may require wiper motor replacement
- Some vehicles with non-functional windshield wipers may require wiper motor replacement
- Experiencing a " buzzing " or " rattling " noise from the exhaust system
- Experiencing a torque converter clutch shudder or vibration
- Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart
- Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance
- Experiencing a whining / buzzing noise in the speakers of the entertainment radio or two-way radio
- A new silicone gasket and sealant
- Information on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system
- Hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment from rotunda is now approved for warranty and service use
- Some vehicles may cycle when brakes are applied on rough roads or on an incline while making a sharp turn
- Service tip information regarding elimination of sanding rotors and drums
- The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable
- Some vehicles may exhibit brake roughness (brake pedal pulsation, steering wheel shake and / or nibble)...
- Availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment
- Air inlet-water in air inlet elbow-malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminates due to water contamination...
- Some vehicles may have water contamination in the air filter and / or the mass air flow sensor
- Subject regarding the availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment
- Vehicles exhibiting a "squeaking" or "chirping" from the blower motor at low blower motor speeds
- Some vehicles may experience static in the AM band of the radio while driving
- Fuel economy- customer expectations versus vehicle usage
- Blower motor- "chirping" or "squeaking" from blower motor at low speeds
- Interior- leather seat cleaning procedure- service tip
- Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts
- Blower motor- "chirp" or "squeak" from blower motor at low speeds
- Windnoise from factory installed moonroofs
- Vehicles exhibit a pull while braking - check for kinked brake lines , replace if necessary - replace...
- Vehicle exhibits a pull while braking, follow procedures outlined in 06-00-4 & pinpoint test "a" on...
- Transaxle - torque converter replacement guidelines and torque converter/transaxle cooling system cleaning...
- Powertrain control module -reprogram powertrain control module (PCM) - service procedures - service tip
- Transmission - aode - 4R70W - shudder or vibration under light to moderate acceleration above 56 km/h (35...
- Wiring - electrical diode identification and service replacements
- Torque converter - leak test procedure - service tip
- Information on aode/4R7W transmission main control & case replacement
- Windshield and interior glass - fog/film
- Brakes - elimination of sanding rotors and drums - service tip
- Mass air flow sensor - replacement as an assembly - service tip
- Air conditioning - compressor failure - insufficient amount of refrigerant oil
- Vehicles equipped w/ an aode or 4R70W trans has a concern of shudder from the transmission torque...
- Illumination of the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and / or the o/d light flashing
- Subject regarding a new transmission case and main control released for service on aode / 4R70W transmissions
- The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable because...
- Temperature gauge - fluctuating and /or inaccurate high readings
- Unknown
- Vehicles may have a disconnect of the ignition control module (ICM) connector or moisture buildup within...
- Torque converter clutch shudder/vibration
- No crank or intermittent no crank due to moisture freeze up in the starter solenoid
- Vehicles may exhibit a no crank or intermittent no crank concern due to moisture freeze up in the starter...
- A delayed/soft/slow concern may occur during the 1-2 upshift and a hesitation or sag during 3-4 upshift
- Vehicles exhibit a high pitched whistle/whine noise coming from the engine compartment
- Chirp or squeak from blower motor
- There may be an intermittent loss of torque during or just after the 3-4 upshift or in 4TH gear on some...
- Roughness concern during brake application
- Chirp or squeak noise from blower motor at low speeds
- Certain shoe and lining kits do not meet ford dimensional specifications
- Possible water intrusion in the mlp/tr sensor causing shift concern
- A delayed/soft/slow concern may occur during the 1-2 upshift
- Erratic distance-to-empty and fuel gauge readings
- New radiator manufacturing process/modification
- Some vehicles may exhibit a no-crank condition due to corrosion at the starter solenoid connector
- Delayed or no forward engagement of transmission
- Front disc brake noise while braking
- Ticking noise from fuel injectors at idle
- Moaning or hooting noise coming from the engine compartment may be coming from the idle air bypass valve
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