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1990 Ford Thunderbird CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Ford REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- A/C & Heater Service
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- Driveline, U-Joint & CV Axles Replacement
- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Ford Thunderbird AUTOMOBILES
A/C & Cooling System Maintenance -> Ford Motor Co. -> 1990-2002 Ford Thunderbird & Mercury Cougar
Vehicle: 1990 Ford Thunderbird 3.8 V6 GAS
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Ford Thunderbird AUTOMOBILES
DRUM BRAKES, FORD MOTOR CO. -> Type 9 -> INSPECTION
Vehicle: 1990 Ford Thunderbird 3.8 V6 GAS
- Inspect components for damage and unusual wear. Replace as necessary.
- Inspect wheel cylinders. Boots which are torn, cut, or heat damaged indicate need for wheel cylinder replacement. Fluid spilling from boot center hole, or wetness around wheel cylinder ends indicates cup leakage and need for wheel cylinder replacement.A small amount of fluid is always present and is considered normal, acting as a lubricant for the cylinder pistons.
- Inspect backing ...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Ford Thunderbird AUTOMOBILES
Ford Motor Co. Passenger Cars -> Fuel Shutoff Switch Location -> 1989-90 Cougar, Thunderbird & XR-7
Vehicle: 1990 Ford Thunderbird SC 3.8 V6 GAS
The inertia switch ...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Ford Thunderbird AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT U-JOINT, Replace -> Assemble -> Disassemble
Vehicle: 1990 Ford Thunderbird LX 3.8 V6 GAS
Disassemble
Do not clamp driveshaft in jaws of a vice or a similar holding fixture.
- Place driveshaft on a suitable workbench.
- Mark positions of driveshaft components relative to driveshaft tube. This ensures all components are reassembled in same relationship to maintain correct balance.
- Index driveshaft and driveshaft components.
- Clamp U-Joint Tool in a vise.
- Remove snap rings.
- If bearing cup cannot be pressed all way out, remove it with vise grips.
- Remove driveshaft slip-yoke.
- Position driveshaft in U-Joint Tool.
- Press out a bearing cup.
- Rotate driveshaft 180 degrees.
- Press on...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Ford Thunderbird AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1990 Ford Thunderbird SC 3.8 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Disconnect wire harness attachments to integral alternator assembly. Pull connectors straight out.
- Loosen alternator pivot bolts. Remove adjustment arm bolt from alternator.
- Disengage alternator drive belt from ...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Ford Thunderbird AUTOMOBILES
Ford Motor Co. Cars -> Anti-Lock Brake Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1990 Ford Thunderbird 3.8 V6 GAS
This lamp should light when the ignition is turned On. It may light for as long as 30 seconds as a bulb and system inspect. If the lamp remains lit or lights while operating the vehicle, a fault condition in the anti-lock brake system is indicated. When the lamp is lit, turn ignition Off, then start...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Ford Thunderbird AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1990 Ford Thunderbird 3.8 V6 GAS
Lower
- Drain coolant into a suitable container.
- Loosen hose clamp connecting hose to radiator.
- Loosen hose clamp connecting hose to water inlet tube.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure t...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Ford Thunderbird AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1990 Ford Thunderbird LX 3.8 V6 GAS
- Rotate automatic tensioner away from belt.
- Remove old belt from pulleys.
- Install new belt over pulleys.
- Ensure all V-groo...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1990 Ford Thunderbird AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1990 Ford Thunderbird cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
I/P Components Diagram for 1990 Ford Thunderbird SC 3.8 V6 GAS Components on diagram: |
Rear Of Engine Diagram for 1990 Ford Thunderbird SC 3.8 V6 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1990 Ford Thunderbird AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1990 Ford Thunderbird cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
1990 Ford Thunderbird SC 3.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
1990 Ford Thunderbird LX 3.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1990 Ford Thunderbird AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1990 Ford Thunderbird cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: MERCON ATF IS BEING REPLACED BY MERCON V AS A SERVICE FLUID FOR SOME MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS Vehicle: 1990 Ford Thunderbird 3.8 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: MERCON ATF IS BRING REPLACED BY MERCON V ATF AS A SERVICE FLUID Vehicle: 1990 Ford Thunderbird 3.8 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1990 Ford Thunderbird AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1990 Ford Thunderbird cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.
- Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
- Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
- Minimum brake lining thickness.
- Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs
A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 1990 Ford Thunderbird cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.
- Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap
COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules
QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 1990 Ford Thunderbird cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.
- Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
- Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Final drive fill & drain plug torques
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
- Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
- Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
- Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 1990 Ford Thunderbird cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+
- Airflow sensor electrical specifications
- Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
- Barometric pressure sensor specs
- Battery group number and cranking performance
- Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
- Engine compression pressures
- Coolant temperature sensor specs
- Computer advance.
- Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
- Distributor advance specifications
- Ignition pickup coil resistance
- Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
- Engine fastener torque values
- Firing order diagrams
- Fuel system pressures
- Generator (alternator) specs
- Intake air temperature sensor specs
- Ignition coil specifications
- Fuel injector resistance
- Engine idle speeds
- Knock sensor resistance
- Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
- Mixture control solenoid resistance
- Voltage regulator specs
- Spark plug applications & gaps
- Starter motor electrical specs.
- Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
- Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
- Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
- Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
- Throttle position sensor specs
- Vacuum sensor valve specs
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