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1988 Ford Crown Victoria TSBs

27 Crown Victoria Technical Service Bulletins

Technical Service Bulletins, or TSBs for short, are notifications made directly by Ford to help automotive technicians diagnose and repair commonly reported Crown Victoria problems. Interested in how this information is collected? Read more about TSBs.

Recent 1988 Crown Victoria TSBs

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 01 1995
    • NHTSA Reference #46478
    • TSB Reference #95212

    Description: THE USE OF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE AS A LUBRICANT IN SERVICING DISC BRAKES IS NO LONGER ACCEPTABLE BECAUSE IT MAY BE INCOMPATIBLE WITH THE RUBBER MATERIAL USED IN THE DISC BRAKE SYSTEM. IF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE IS USED TO LUBRICATE ANY PAR

    Repair Information for NHTSA #46478

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

    • Date Reported MARCH 30 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #601312
    • TSB Reference #9864

    Description: INFORMATION ON A BUZZING OR RATTLE NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #601312

POWER TRAIN

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #613234
    • TSB Reference #12178

    Description: INFORMATION REGARDING TSB 98-5A-12 (TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION/TRANSFER CASE-VEHICLES TOWED BEHIND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES-RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES) DOES NOT LIST TOWING INFORMATION FOR CERTAIN MODEL VEHICLES. *MJS

    Repair Information for NHTSA #613234

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

    • Date Reported JANUARY 10 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #612203
    • TSB Reference #0015

    Description: INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP. *MJS

    Repair Information for NHTSA #612203

    • Date Reported JULY 26 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #608431
    • TSB Reference #99152

    Description: INFORMATION ON THE NEW FLUSH AND FILL TOOL AVAILABLE THROUGH ROTUNDA. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #608431

    • Date Reported APRIL 27 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #601238
    • TSB Reference #9888

    Description: INFORMATION ON A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHART. *YC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #601238

    • Date Reported MARCH 03 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #51945
    • TSB Reference #97511

    Description: FLUID- TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *JD

    Repair Information for NHTSA #51945

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 13 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #616522
    • TSB Reference #002310

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

    Repair Information for NHTSA #616522

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 16 1996
    • NHTSA Reference #50997
    • TSB Reference #962612

    Description: TRANSAXLE - TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES AND TORQUE CONVERTER/TRANSAXLE COOLING SYSTEM CLEANING PROCEDURES - SERVICE TIP. *TW

    Repair Information for NHTSA #50997

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 18 1996
    • NHTSA Reference #50908
    • TSB Reference #96249

    Description: TORQUE CONVERTER - LEAK TEST PROCEDURE - SERVICE TIP. *TW

    Repair Information for NHTSA #50908

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 07 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #604059
    • TSB Reference #98246

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

    Repair Information for NHTSA #604059

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 18 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #6089681
    • TSB Reference #99222

    Description: SUBJECT ON A WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRING ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESSES. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #6089681

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 18 1996
    • NHTSA Reference #50905
    • TSB Reference #96246

    Description: WIRING - ELECTRICAL DIODE IDENTIFICATION AND SERVICE REPLACEMENTS. *TW

    Repair Information for NHTSA #50905

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

    • Date Reported MAY 27 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #636080
    • TSB Reference #02107

    Description: TRANSFER SERVICE TIPS FOR THE FRONT WIPER MOTOR MOUNT BRACKET AND DEPRESSED PARK OUTPUT ARM. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #636080

    • Date Reported APRIL 01 1995
    • NHTSA Reference #41025
    • TSB Reference #9582

    Description: A REVISED SERVICE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR IS NOW AVAILABLE. *TW

    Repair Information for NHTSA #41025

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 01 1995
    • NHTSA Reference #39717
    • TSB Reference #9546

    Description: WIPER MOTOR REPLACEMENT - UPGRADED SERVICE KITS. *TW

    Repair Information for NHTSA #39717

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:HEATER CORE

TIRES

    • Date Reported APRIL 13 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #601290
    • TSB Reference #9852

    Description: INFORMATION ON TIRE COMPANY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE. *YC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #601290

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 20 1999
    • NHTSA Reference #6090087
    • TSB Reference #99196

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

    Repair Information for NHTSA #6090087

    • Date Reported MARCH 02 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #601269
    • TSB Reference #9848

    Description: ANNOUNCING THE FORD OEM AIR CONDITIONING RETROFIT KIT AVAILABILITY. *YC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #601269

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    • Date Reported AUGUST 06 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #623988
    • TSB Reference #01157

    Description: INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #623988

Ford Contact Information

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(800) 392-3673
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Ford Customer Service
Mail:
Ford Customer Relationship Center
P.O. Box 6248
Dearborn, MI 48126

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