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Automotive Recall and Technical Service Bulletin Titles for 1983 Ford Truck Ranger 4WD L4-140 2.3L SOHC.

TSB Number & Issue Date TSB Title

B45830801 AUG 83 Campaign - Installation of Auxiliary Weight Rating Label

TSB Number & Issue Date TSB Title

06-14-4 JUL 06 A/T - Mercon V ATF Usage

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-36 MAR 98 Rear Brakes - Grab/Stick On First Few Applications

9747 FEB 97 Frame - Rivet Replacement with Bolts Service Tip

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

95244 DEC 95 Door Lock Cylinder - Loose in Replacement Door

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

9561 MAR 95 Paint - Iron Particle Removal

95518 MAR 95 Automatic Hublock - Diagnosis/Service Tips

9522 JAN 95 Air Conditioning - O Ring Removal Service Tip

ATRATB271 JAN 95 A/T - C3 Front Seal Update

94234 NOV 94 Paint - Preparation Procedure And MSDS Information

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

94813 APR 94 Frame/Crossmember - Snapping/Popping Noise

9464 MAR 94 Cylinder Head Gasket and Bolts - Revised

ATRATB261 JAN 94 A/T - C5 Slipping On 1-2 Shift After Rebuild

932410 NOV 93 Instrument Cluster Warning Lights - Dimly Lit

93236 NOV 93 EGO Sensors - Silicone Contamination

93226 OCT 93 Air Conditioning - Return of Obsolete Filter Kits

93206 SEP 93 Air Conditioning - Use of Correct Fluorescent Tracer Dye

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

9365 MAR 93 A/C Coupling - Cleaning Procedures

9367 MAR 93 Steering Gear - Leak At the Input Shaft

9211B1 JUN 92 Starter Motor Brushes - Replacement Revision

92512 FEB 92 A/T - A4LD Converter Channel Spring Addition

9218 JAN 92 Four Wheel Drive (4 X 4) - General Information

ATRATB089 JAN 92 A/T - Diagnostic Trouble Codes for 1983-1992

ATRATB088 JAN 92 A/T - EEC Trouble Codes

ATRATB078 NOV 91 A/T - How To Use A Pressure Gauge

91155 JUL 91 A/C System - Chemical/Refrigerator Type Odor

ATRATB028 OCT 90 A/T - Engine Vacuum Testing

9018A1 SEP 90 Driveability TSB's - Summary

90183 AUG 90 Fuel Pump - Buzzing/Humming After Engine Shut Down

ATRATB9002006 FEB 90 A/T - Choosing the Right ATF

9015 JAN 90 Duraspark II Ignition - Revised Applications

892110 OCT 89 Steering - Pull or Drift

ATRATB8930 OCT 89 A/T - Math Part II

89195 SEP 89 Wire Harness Terminal and Connector - Service Kit

ATRATB8927 SEP 89 A/T - Twenty Steps To Successful Repairs

ATRATB8923 AUG 89 A/T - Math Formulas Part I

891410 JUL 89 A/C - Pressure Cycling Switch Diagnostic Procedure

89147 JUL 89 TPS Mounting Screws - Hard to Remove

89133 JUN 89 Paint - Cosmetic Damage From Airborn Materials

8912289614 JUN 89 Adhesives and Sealants - Availability and Usage

TECGLOS JUN 89 Emission Control System - Technician's Glossary

89113 JUN 89 Windshield - Revised Installation Procedure

TECGLOS MAY 89 Electrical/Electronic/Fuel Induction - Glossary

89816 APR 89 Drivetrain - Lubricant Usage

8927 JAN 89 Speedometer/Odometer - Inaccurate Readings

88252 DEC 88 Safety Belt - Tongue Cover Now Available

88228 OCT 88 M/T - Hard to Shift Gears In Cold Weather

88153 JUL 88 Safety Belts - Service Procedure, Manual Revision

ATRATB8834 JUL 88 A/T - Sprag Rotation

88137 JUN 88 Brake Caliper - Rattling Noise

88133 JUN 88 Electronic Modules - Protection From Static Electricity

88139 JUN 88 Suspension - Performance Concerns With Campers

8852 MAR 88 Manual Vent Windows - Difficult to Open

8871033088 MAR 88 Power Door Locks - Are Inoperative

ATRASIL889 FEB 88 A/T - C4/C5 Replacing Forward Drum Oil Rings

8826 JAN 88 Graphic Display - False or No Warnings

ATRATB882 JAN 88 A/T - C3 No Reverse After Rebuild

8724A1 NOV 87 Air Conditioning - Odor Service Procedure

87239 NOV 87 Rotunda Gas Chek Kit - Requires Modification

872218 NOV 87 Driveline - Clunk/Grunt Noise On Start Up

ATRASIL8736 NOV 87 A/T - Clunk/Grunt From Driveline

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

871910 SEP 87 Suspension - Vehicle Lean or Spring Sag

871814 SEP 87 A/T, M/T - New `Mercon' Transmission Fluid

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

87153 JUL 87 Wiring - Circuit Number/Color Code Charts

87534 MAR 87 A/T Shifter Assembly - Correct Service Part Usage

87218 JAN 87 EEC Universal Distributor - Drive Gear Removal Tool

87227 JAN 87 Rear Axle - Service Part Usage For Past Model Years

861911 SEP 86 A/T - C3/A4LD - Upshift/Downshift Slippage/Leaks

861117 JUN 86 A/T - Synthetic Fluid Availability

86911 MAY 86 Engine Vacuum System - Starting/Driveability Problems

8697 MAY 86 Power Steering Pump -Fluid Leaks At Dipstick Cap

8639 FEB 86 Antitheft Devices - Installation Precautions

86314CLONE FEB 86 Crankshaft Seal - Leaks, Air Pressure Test

8628 JAN 86 Ignition Coil - Stumbles/Stalls/Noise In Radio

86220 JAN 86 Ignition System - Weak/No Spark

86219 JAN 86 Ignition System Resistance - Manual Revision

8619 JAN 86 Exhaust System - Leak/Noise

852520 DEC 85 Engine - Oil Level Checking Procedure

851921 SEP 85 Engine - Tip-In Stumble After Prolonged Deceleration

851619 AUG 85 Purge Solenoid - Tip-In Stumble After Deceleration

851316 JUL 85 A/T - Front Pump Support Crescent Casting Appearance

85135 JUL 85 EGR Solenoids - Contamination

851312 JUL 85 Steering/Alignment - Vehicle Drift/Pull

851224 JUN 85 Alternator - Replacement Precautions

851212 JUN 85 EEC IV - Invalid/Erratic Service Codes

851026 MAY 85 A/T - C5/A4LD Fluid Leak At Vent

851022 MAY 85 Steering - Vehicle Drift Condition

851025 MAY 85 Transfer Case - 1350 Revised Oil Pump retainer

85942 MAY 85 Engine - Excessive Oil Consumption/Wear

85939 MAY 85 Starter - Motor Current Draw Revision

8582 APR 85 Heater Core - Leakage Diagnostic Tips

85825 APR 85 Right Front Spring Retainer - Noise/Squeak

85711 APR 85 Engine - No Start/Idles Rough/Knock When Cold

8562 MAR 85 A/C - Spring Lock Coupling Service

85610 MAR 85 Fuel Filter - Replacement Information

85526 MAR 85 Clutch - Hydraulic System Diagnosis

85527 MAR 85 Front Hub - Revised Automatic Hub locks

85513 MAR 85 Oil Leak - Rotunda Black Light Diagnostic Procedures

8543 FEB 85 A/C - Warner Compressor Clutch Replacement

85421 FEB 85 Distributor Stator - Replacement Procedure

8542 FEB 85 Door/Vent Windows - Excessive Efforts to Open

8536 FEB 85 Engine - Poor Performance/Rough Idle

85111S FEB 85 Power Steering Pump - Leakage At Dipstick Cap

842114S1 JAN 85 EVP Sensor - Rough Engine Idle/Stalling

85220 JAN 85 Hubcap - Applique Loosening

8524 JAN 85 Seat/Shoulder Belts - General Service Information

8518 JAN 85 Speed Control - New Rotunda Tester Information

ATRATB8537 JAN 85 A/T - A4LD/C3 Front Pump Support Inspection

ATRATB8515 JAN 85 A/T - C3 Slipping or No Drive Condition

ATRATB855 JAN 85 A/T - C5 Delayed Engagement/Abrupt Apply In Reverse

ATRASIL8519 JAN 85 A/T - Modulator Chart

84228 OCT 84 Ignition - Coil Durability/Radio Frequency Interference

84219 OCT 84 Wiper/Washer - Low Fluid Warning Light Stays On

842013 SEP 84 Front Drive Axle - Lube Blow-Out

84187 AUG 84 Windshield - Revised Service Procedure

84173 AUG 84 A/C Controls - Push Button Light Bulb Replacement

841713 AUG 84 Carburetor - Hard Start Flooding or Rough Idle

841718 AUG 84 Engine - Dieseling When Turned OFF

84164 JUL 84 Windshield - Water Leaks

841311 JUN 84 Engine - Rough Running/Lack of Power

841113 MAY 84 Diagnostic/Service Manual Updates

841014 MAY 84 Exhaust System - Rattling Noise

84615 MAR 84 Differential Pinion Bolt - Removal Aid

84519 FEB 84 Transmission Oil Cooler - Transmission Overheating

8435 JAN 84 Alternator - Rectifier Bench Test Procedure

84318 JAN 84 Ignition Coil - Buzz and Clicking At Idle

8433 JAN 84 Paint - Cosmetic Surface Service Procedures

84116S JAN 84 Part Number - Clarification

84119 JAN 84 Fuel/Emissions - Surging Condition

84116 JAN 84 Fuel/Ignition/Emissions - Poor Fuel Economy

8419 JAN 84 Heater - Debris Discharges Through Registers

832112S DEC 83 Steering Column - Shaft Noise

832313 NOV 83 TFI Module - No Start/Intermittent Run

832224 NOV 83 A/T Shifter - Bearing Growl Type Noise

832219 NOV 83 Transfer Case Yoke Nut - Available Socket Wrenches

832115 OCT 83 Automatic Transmission Floor Shifter Diagnosis

83330S1 OCT 83 Converter Pipe - Rattles/Fractures

83196 OCT 83 Emissions Diagnosis - Manual Revisions

832016 OCT 83 Thermactor Divertor Valve - Poor Fuel Economy

831914 SEP 83 Brake Master Cylinder - Rebuilding Procedure

831917 SEP 83 Shift Lever Knob - Pulls Off

831815 SEP 83 Seat Belt - Rattles Against `B' Pillar

831625 AUG 83 Air Cleaner - Engine High Speed Spark Knock

831620 AUG 83 Air Supply Nipple - Broken at Catalytic Converter

831622 AUG 83 Engines - Oil Refill Capacities

831616 AUG 83 Front Bumper - Mounting Bolt Torque Requirements

83161 AUG 83 Inside Door Handles - Air Leaks to Interior

831624 AUG 83 M/T - Clattering Sound in Neutral

831615 AUG 83 Shop Manual Revisions

83164 AUG 83 Tempered Glass - Spotting/Mottled Appearance

831618 AUG 83 Vent Window - Wind Noise

83155Z JUL 83 Engine Oil Change - Maintenance Schedules

83141 JUL 83 Underhood Production Date Stamp - Relocation

83148Z JUL 83 Crankshaft Seal - `Snoop' Pressure Checks

831422 JUL 83 Distributor - Surge On Light Acceleration/Steady Speeds

831418 JUL 83 Grille/Headlamp - Wind Whistle

83139 JUN 83 A/T - AOD, Harsh Down Shifts

831326 JUN 83 Axle Ring Gear - Shop Manual Correction

831328 JUN 83 EGR Valve - Buzzing/Engine Surge

831322 JUN 83 Electric Mirror Glass - Loose

83137Z JUN 83 Engine - Correct Oil Fill Level

831324Z JUN 83 Engine - VIN Code Correction

83134 JUN 83 High Strength Steels - Welding Procedures

831321 JUN 83 Maintenance Schedule - Revision

83138 JUN 83 RTV Sealant - Improved Material

83136 JUN 83 Seals For Rocker Cover, Oil Pan, and Crankshaft

831113 JUN 83 Aluminum Wheels - Vibration/Shake

83910 JUN 83 Catalytic Converter Heat Shield - Buzz/Rattle Noise

83116 JUN 83 Engine - Excessive Oil Consumption

83912 JUN 83 Intake Duct - Hesitation/Spark Knock

831111 JUN 83 Muffler - Unnecessary Replacement

8311A JUN 83 Specifications - Update

831020 MAY 83 Exhaust - Muffler Condensate

83106 MAY 83 Power Steering pump - Rotor and `C' Clip Changes

8395 MAY 83 A/T - C5 Output Shaft Modification

8393 MAY 83 Wiper Blade - New Blade Protectors

8382 APR 83 Battery - Test Procedure Using Rotunda Battery Tester

83812 APR 83 Front Disc Caliper Pin - Revised Retention Method

83720 APR 83 Accelerator Linkage - Raspy/Sticky

83716 APR 83 Dealer Installed Air Conditioning - Installation

83725 APR 83 PCM - Hesitations/Stumbles When Cold

83718 APR 83 Rear Axle - Dog Tracking

83722 APR 83 Transfer Case - Improved Shifting Into 4L

83620 MAR 83 Air Conditioning - Refrigerant Hose Routing

8367 MAR 83 Power Steering Pump - Changes

83518 MAR 83 A/C Push Button Control - Light Bulb Replacement

83522 MAR 83 Air Cleaner - Wing Nut Torque

83520 MAR 83 Stabilizer Bars - Required Installation

83423 FEB 83 Air Bleed Solenoid - Rough Running/Loads Up

83412 FEB 83 Air Conditioning/Heater - Operating Procedures

83419 FEB 83 Transfer Case - Linkage Adjustment Procedure

83326 FEB 83 Choke - Black Smoke/ Rough Running Engine

83327 FEB 83 Cold Spark Hold System - Stumbling Cold Engine

83331 FEB 83 Engine/Electronics - Manual Revisions

83323 FEB 83 Front/Rear Drive Axles - Lubricant Drain/Fill Procedure

8334 FEB 83 Super Seal - Concern Diagnosis/Clarification

0782021983 FEB 83 Recall/Owner Notification Program - Index Update

8328 JAN 83 Engine Oil Pan - Removal/Replacement Procedure

832A JAN 83 Special Specifications - Issue Update

822326 NOV 82 Clutch Release Bearing - Noise Diagnosis

821721 AUG 82 High Altitude Adjustments

821317 JUL 82 Exhaust - Fluff/Backfire Noise on Deceleration

82922 MAY 82 Engine - Rough Idle with A/C On in Drive

82921 MAY 82 Engine - Tip-In Detonation/Spark Knock

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