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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1992 Ford Thunderbird AUTOMOBILES

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Vehicle: 1992 Ford Thunderbird LX 5.0 V8 GAS

Passenger Cars

Prior to disconnecting battery, record preset radio frequencies.

After the battery has been disconnected and connected again, abnormal drive conditions may be present while the powertrain control module relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 10 miles or more to relearn the strategy.

Aspire
  • Disconnect battery ground cable and isolate.
  • Wait one minute for back-up power supply to deplete stored energy.
  • Remove four driver's side air bag module mounting bolts.
  • Disconnect driver's side air bag module...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1992 Ford Thunderbird AUTOMOBILES

Disc Brakes -> Front Disc Brakes -> Troubleshooting -> BRAKE ROUGHNESS
Vehicle: 1992 Ford Thunderbird LX 5.0 V8 GAS

BRAKE ROUGHNESS

The most common cause of brake chatter on disc brakes is a variation in thickness of the disc. If roughness or vibration is encountered during highway operation or if pedal pumping is experienced at low speeds, the disc may have excessive thickness variation. To check for this condition, measure the disc at 12 points with a micrometer at a radius approximately one inch from edge of disc. If thickness measurements vary by more than ...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1992 Ford Thunderbird AUTOMOBILES

Ford Motor Co. Passenger Cars -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1980-97 Cougar, XR-7 & Thunderbird -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 1992 Ford Thunderbird LX 3.8 V6 GAS

Normal Service

Se...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1992 Ford Thunderbird AUTOMOBILES

DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1992 Ford Thunderbird LX 5.0 V8 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Index-mark driveshaft. Place a paint index-mark on pinion flange to driveshaft centering socket yoke.
  • Remove driveshaft-to-driveshaft pinion flange bolts.
  • Place a paint index-mark on driveshaft slip-yoke to transmissio...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1992 Ford Thunderbird AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1992 Ford Thunderbird 3.8 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove starter shield, if equipped.
  • Disconnect starter cable and push on connector. When disconnecting hardshell connector at S-terminal, grasp plastic shell and pull off. Do not pull on wire. Be careful to pull straight off to prevent damage to conn...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1992 Ford Thunderbird AUTOMOBILES

Ford Motor Co. Cars -> Low Coolant Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1992 Ford Thunderbird 5.0 V8 GAS

The low coolant warning lamp should light whenever the coolant level in the coolant recovery bottle is 1/4 to 3/4 inch or more below the cold full mark. Raise coolant level in recovery bottle to the cold full mark to turn lamp off.

On models equipped with GEM module and low coolant level warning system, t...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1992 Ford Thunderbird AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1992 Ford Thunderbird 3.8 V6 GAS

Inlet

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Reposition heater hose inlet clamp at water crossover using hose clamp pliers.
  • Remove heater inlet hose from water crossover.
  • Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp at heater core using hose clamp pliers.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to in...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1992 Ford Thunderbird AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1992 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 1992 Ford Thunderbird AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 1992 Ford Thunderbird cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Engine Compartment Components Diagram for 1992 Ford Thunderbird SC 3.8 V6 GASEngine Compartment Components Diagram for 1992 Ford Thunderbird SC 3.8 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • TFI Ignition Module
  • Throttle Position Sensor
  • Radio Noise Capacitor
  • Ignition Coil
  • Canister Purge Solenoid
    • Body Components Diagram for 1992 Ford Thunderbird LX 5.0 V8 GASBody Components Diagram for 1992 Ford Thunderbird LX 5.0 V8 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Trunk Lock Tamper Switch
  • Variable Assist Power Steering Module
  • Trunk Lid Release Solenoid
  • Soft Ride Relay
  • Anti-Lock Test Connector

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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1992 Ford Thunderbird AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1992 Ford Thunderbird cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1992 Ford Thunderbird 3.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram1992 Ford Thunderbird 3.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Internal Governor
  • Washer Pump Wiper Motor And Switch
    • 1992 Ford Thunderbird SC 3.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram1992 Ford Thunderbird SC 3.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Ignition Switch
  • Electronic Engine Control (EEC) Module
  • Backup Switch
  • Neutral Safety Switch
  • Clutch Triple Function Switch

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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1992 Ford Thunderbird AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 1992 Ford Thunderbird cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: RECALL - CERTAIN 1992-2003 MODEL YEAR CARS AND TRUCKS - FUSED JUMPER HARNESS REPLACEMENT FOR VEHICLES SERVICED WITH AN INCOMPATIBLE FUSED JUMPER HARNESS
    Vehicle: 1992 Ford Thunderbird 3.8 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Chassis Electrical, Wiring, Fuses & Breakers, Wipers, Motors
    • Document: RECALL - 1992-2004 MULTIPLE VEHICLE LINES - SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM MODIFICATION
    Vehicle: 1992 Ford Thunderbird 3.8 V6 GAS

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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1992 Ford Thunderbird AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1992 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 1992 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 1992 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 1992 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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