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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Mercury Colony Park AUTOMOBILES

A/C & Cooling System Maintenance -> Ford Motor Co. -> 1990-2002 Ford Crown Victoria & Mercury Grand Marquis
Vehicle: 1990 Mercury Colony Park 5.0 V8 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Mercury Colony Park AUTOMOBILES

DISC BRAKES, FORD MOTOR CO. -> General Information -> PROPORTIONING VALVE -> DESCRIPTION -> TESTING
Vehicle: 1990 Mercury Colony Park 5.0 V8 GAS

DESCRIPTION

The proportioning valve (when used),Fig. , provides balanced braking action between front and rear brakes under a wide range of braking conditions. The valve regulates the hydraulic pressure applied to the rear wheel cylinders, thus limiting rear braking action when high pressures are required at the front brakes. In this manner, premature rear wheel skid is prevented.

TESTING

When a premature rear wheel slide is obtained on a brake application, it usually is an indication that the fluid pressure to the rear wheels is above the 50% reduction ratio for the rear line ...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Mercury Colony Park AUTOMOBILES

Ford Motor Co. Passenger Cars -> Fuel Shutoff Switch Location -> 1988-92 Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis & Marauder -> Sedan -> Wagon
Vehicle: 1990 Mercury Colony Park 5.0 V8 GAS

Sedan

The inertia switch is located at the lefthand...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Mercury Colony Park AUTOMOBILES

DRIVESHAFT U-JOINT, Replace -> Assemble -> Disassemble
Vehicle: 1990 Mercury Colony Park 5.0 V8 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 Mercury Colony Park AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1990 Mercury Colony Park 5.0 V8 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Raise vehicle on hoist.
  • Disconnect starter cable and relay connector from starter solenoid.
  • Remove starter motor mounting bolts.
  • Rem...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Mercury Colony Park AUTOMOBILES

Ford Motor Co. Cars -> Powertrain Malfunction Indicator ->
Vehicle: 1990 Mercury Colony Park 5.0 V8 GAS

This lamp should light when the ignition is turned On. After engine starts, the lamp should go off, unless a fault condition is detected in the powertrain system. If the lamp remains On a diagnostic trouble code is stored in the PCM. Following diagnosis and repair, the Powertrain Malfunction Indicator will automatically reset when stored diagnostic trouble codes are cleared from PCM memory. The PCM reset procedure allows the scan tool to command the PCM to clear all diagnostic trouble codes.

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Mercury Colony Park AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1990 Mercury Colony Park 5.0 V8 GAS

Inlet

  • Drain coolant into a suitable container.
  • Loosen hose clamp connecting hose to heater core inlet tube.
  • Loosen hose clamp connecting hose to engine block.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to in...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Mercury Colony Park AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1990 Mercury Colony Park 5.0 V8 GAS

  • Rotate or lift the belt tensioner arm, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from dr...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1990 Mercury Colony Park AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 1990 Mercury Colony Park cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Behind LH Side Of I/P Diagram for 1990 Mercury Colony Park  5.0 V8 GASBehind LH Side Of I/P Diagram for 1990 Mercury Colony Park 5.0 V8 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Parking Brake Switch
  • Connector C320
  • Connector C426
  • Connector C481
  • Connector C320A
  • Behind RH Side Of Dash Panel Diagram for 1990 Mercury Colony Park  5.0 V8 GASBehind RH Side Of Dash Panel Diagram for 1990 Mercury Colony Park 5.0 V8 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Servo Motor
  • Outside-Recirculate Door Vacuum Motor
  • Floor Defrost Door Vacuum Motor
  • Panel Full Door Vacuum Motor
  • Panel Partial Door Vacuum Motor
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1990 Mercury Colony Park AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1990 Mercury Colony Park cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1990 Mercury Colony Park  5.0 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram1990 Mercury Colony Park 5.0 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Seat Belt Switch
  • Left Backup Lamp
  • Left Rear Side Marker Lamp
  • Left Coach Lamp
  • Fuel Gauge Sender
  • 1990 Mercury Colony Park  5.0 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram1990 Mercury Colony Park 5.0 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Police Power Relay
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1990 Mercury Colony Park AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 1990 Mercury Colony Park cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: FORD MOTOR COMPANY POSITION ON PROPYLENE GLYCOL-BASED ENGINE COOLANTS
    Vehicle: 1990 Mercury Colony Park 5.0 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Chemicals, Antifreeze, Additives
  • Cooling, Water Pump, Drive Belts, Pulleys
  • Document: REPEAT HEATER CORE FAILURE
    Vehicle: 1990 Mercury Colony Park 5.0 V8 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Inoperative, No Response
  • Auto Systems:
  • Cooling, Water Pump, Drive Belts, Pulleys
  • Heating, A/C, Ventilation, Defogger
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1990 Mercury Colony Park AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1990 Mercury Colony Park 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 Mercury Colony Park 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 Mercury Colony Park 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 Mercury Colony Park 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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