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1989 Ford Ranger TSBs

30 Technical Service Bulletins across 10 categories

Transmission

8 bulletins
623988

INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS.

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*SLC

616522

SUBJECT REGARDING CONTAMINATION FROM PRIOR TRANSMISSION CONCERNS OR EXCESS WEAR MAY BE TRAPPED IN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLING SYSTEM.

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*TT

612203

INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP.

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*MJS

601238

INFORMATION ON A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHART.

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*YC

51945

FLUID- TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS.

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*JD

50997

TRANSAXLE - TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES AND TORQUE CONVERTER/TRANSAXLE COOLING SYSTEM CLEANING PROCEDURES - SERVICE TIP.

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*TW

50908

TORQUE CONVERTER - LEAK TEST PROCEDURE - SERVICE TIP.

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*TW

45756

HIGH ALTITUDE TRANSMISSION AVAILABLE.

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*TW

Pre-Delivery & Maintenance

4 bulletins
6090051

SERVICE TIP INFORMATION ON REVISED OIL PAN GASKET REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE.

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*TT

605577

INFORMATION REGARDING COMPREHENSIVE PULL AND DRIFT DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE DEVELOPED TO ASSIST TECHNICIANS WITH VEHICLE SERVICE.

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*TT

601025

A COMPREHENSIVE PULL AND DRIFT DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE HAS BEEN DEVELOPED TO ASSIST TECHNICIANS WITH VEHICLE SERVICE.

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51689

FRAME- RIVET REPLACEMENT WITH BOLTS- SERVICE TIPS.

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*JD

HVAC & Climate

3 bulletins
623944

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS.

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6090087

INFORMATION ON IDENTIFYING NON-APPROVED / ALTERNATE REFRIGERANTS WHICH COULD CAUSE SAFETY, AND PERFORMANCE CONCERNS IF INSTALLED IN FORD A/C SYSTEMS.

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*TT

601269

ANNOUNCING THE FORD OEM AIR CONDITIONING RETROFIT KIT AVAILABILITY.

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Other

3 bulletins
608431

INFORMATION ON THE NEW FLUSH AND FILL TOOL AVAILABLE THROUGH ROTUNDA.

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*TT

601010

RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES FOR TOWING BEHIND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES.

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*TT

3055120

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Engine

3 bulletins
606420

FORD MOTOR COMPANY NOW RECOMMENDS SAE 5W-30 VISCOSITY GRADE FOR SERVICING ANY FORD GASOLINE-POWERED VEHICLE REGARDLESS OF MODEL YEAR.

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*TT

604059

FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS RELEASED A NEW ELECTRICAL GREASE ( F8AZ - 19G208-AA ) TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF MOISTURE CORROSION AT THE TERMINALS.

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39823

SPECIAL FIELD ACTION - 94L04 - RANGERS EQUIPPED WITH 2.3L DUAL SPARK PLUG ENGINES, MAY NOT HAVE HAD THE SPARK PLUGS CHANGED AT THE PROPER INTERVAL.

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TO ASSURE THAT ALL 8 SPARK PLUGS ARE REPLACED AT THE APPROPRIATE INTERVAL, A SERVICE REMINDER LABEL WILL BE MAILED TO OWNERS WITH INSTRUCTIONS FOR ATTATCHMENT. *TW

Brakes

3 bulletins
601043

A GRABBING AND/OR STICKING CONDITION DURING THE FIRST FEW BRAKE APPLICATIONS WHEN THE BRAKES ARE COLD OR IN THE MORNING...

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AFTER AN OVERNIGHT RAIN MAY OCCUR ON SOME VEHICLES. *YC

601012

THE USE OF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE AS A LUBRICANT IN SERVICING DISC BRAKES IS NO LONGER ACCEPTABLE.

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46478

THE USE OF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE AS A LUBRICANT IN SERVICING DISC BRAKES IS NO LONGER ACCEPTABLE BECAUSE IT MAY BE...

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INCOMPATIBLE WITH THE RUBBER MATERIAL USED IN THE DISC BRAKE SYSTEM. IF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE IS USED TO LUBRICATE ANY PART OF THE DISC BRAKE SYSTEM, IT COULD CAUSE RUBBER PARTS TO SWELL IF LUBRICANT CONTACTS THE RUBBER MATERIAL.

Electrical

2 bulletins
6089681

SUBJECT ON A WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRING ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESSES.

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*TT

50905

WIRING - ELECTRICAL DIODE IDENTIFICATION AND SERVICE REPLACEMENTS.

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*TW

Body & Paint

2 bulletins
605573

SUBJECT REGARDING A NEW SERVICE CENTER SUPPORT THAT USES A THRUST BEARING (#3 AND #4) IN PLACE OF THRUST WASHERS HAS BEEN RELEASED.

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*TT

50940

WINDSHIELD AND INTERIOR GLASS - FOG/FILM.

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*TW

Fuel System

1 bulletin
601312

INFORMATION ON A BUZZING OR RATTLE NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM.

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*TT

Tires & Wheels

1 bulletin
601290

INFORMATION ON TIRE COMPANY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE.

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*YC