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1988 Ford Econoline TSBs

24 Econoline 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 Econoline problems. Interested in how this information is collected? Read more about TSBs.

Recent 1988 Econoline TSBs

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 1994
    • NHTSA Reference #37762
    • TSB Reference #942411

    Description: BRAKES - CALIPERS - FRONT CALIPER PISTON BOOTS DAMAGED. *TW

    Repair Information for NHTSA #37762

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 1998
    • NHTSA Reference #605721
    • TSB Reference #010198

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY DEVELOP "CAVITATION" EROSION IN THE CYLINDER WALL OF THE ENGINE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #605721

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 01 1995
    • NHTSA Reference #39222
    • TSB Reference #95310

    Description: NEW TORQUE-TO-YIELD CYLINDER HEAD BOLT KIT. *TW

    Repair Information for NHTSA #39222

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 17 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #51691
    • TSB Reference #9748

    Description: ACCESSORY DRIVE BELTS- FEAD BELT COMES OFF- VEHICLES WITH 4.9L ENGINE. *JD

    Repair Information for NHTSA #51691

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

    • Date Reported APRIL 01 1995
    • NHTSA Reference #41012
    • TSB Reference #95711

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A LACK OF POWER OR A NO START CONDITION DUE TO AN EXHAUST RESTRICTION. *TW

    Repair Information for NHTSA #41012

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR

    • Date Reported MARCH 01 1995
    • NHTSA Reference #39208
    • TSB Reference #BC4157950301

    Description: NO START CONDITION CAUSED BY PLUGGED CATALYTIC CONVERTER. *TW

    Repair Information for NHTSA #39208

    • Date Reported MARCH 01 1995
    • NHTSA Reference #39190
    • TSB Reference #BC3131950301

    Description: SERVICE PROCEDURE FOR CATALYTIC CONVERTER RESTRICTION ISSUES - PROCEDURE REQUIRES THE USE OF NEW ECM, IAC VALVE AND EXPANSION CHAMBER. *TW

    Repair Information for NHTSA #39190

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: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:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:HEATER CORE

STRUCTURE

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 17 1997
    • NHTSA Reference #51689
    • TSB Reference #9747

    Description: FRAME- RIVET REPLACEMENT WITH BOLTS- SERVICE TIPS. *JD

    Repair Information for NHTSA #51689

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

Ford Contact Information

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

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