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1996 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 PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Thunderbird AUTOMOBILES
Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Electrical Symbol Identification -> Domestic Vehicles
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Thunderbird LX 4.6 V8 GAS
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Thunderbird AUTOMOBILES
Anti-lock Brakes -> Cougar, Mark VIII & Thunderbird -> Description -> ABS Module -> Hydraulic Control Unit -> Mark VIII -> Master Cylinder Reservoir & Fluid Level Switch -> Pedal Travel Switch -> System -> System Components -> System Operation -> Traction Assist -> Wheel Sensors
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Thunderbird LX 4.6 V8 GAS
System
These models are equipped with a four wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS), The system prevents lock-up by automatically modulating brake system pressure during an emergency stop situation.
By controlling wheel lock-up, the vehicle's operator can maintain steering control and stop the vehicle in the shortest possible distance, under most driving conditions.
The ABS system controls the front brakes separately and the rear brakes as a pair whenever wheel lock-up begins. The brake pedal application force required to engage the system function may vary with road surface conditions. A ...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Thunderbird AUTOMOBILES
Ford Motor Co. Passenger Cars -> Fuel Pressure Relief -> Except Aspire, Festiva, Focus, Fusion, Milan, 2003-06 Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, Sable, Taurus & Town Car, 1991-96 Escort, 1988-96 Tracer, 1991-94 Capri, 1989-91 Probe & 2005-06 Mustang
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Thunderbird LX 3.8 V6 GAS
Do not smoke or allow an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel system related components. The highly flammable vapor mixtures may ignite, resulting in serious personal injury.
Prior to disconnecting fuel lines, the fuel system pressure must be relieved to prevent accidental spray of fuel.
When installing the fuel filter, ensure the flow arrow is facing in the proper direction...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Thunderbird AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Thunderbird LX 3.8 V6 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 1996 Ford Thunderbird AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Thunderbird LX 4.6 V8 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove starter shield, if required.
- 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 connector and S-terminal. If any part ...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Thunderbird AUTOMOBILES
Ford Motor Co. Cars -> Low Oil Level Warning Indicator ->
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Thunderbird LX 3.8 V6 GAS
This system is used to indicate when the engine oil level is 11/2 quarts or more below the specified level. The lamp should light during engine starting. If the oil level is sufficient, the lamp will go off when the engine is operating. If the ...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Thunderbird AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Thunderbird LX 3.8 V6 GAS
Lower
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition hose clamp from water pump connection.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from water pump connection.
- Reposition hose clamp from radiator.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from radiator and from vehicle.
- Reverse procedu...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Thunderbird AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Thunderbird LX 4.6 V8 GAS
- Rotate tensioner away from belt using a breaker bar installed in 1/2 inch square hole in tensioner arm.
- Lift old belt over alternator pulley...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Ford Thunderbird AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1996 Ford Thunderbird cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Engine Components Diagram for 1996 Ford Thunderbird LX 4.6 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Fuel Filter Diagram for 1996 Ford Thunderbird LX 4.6 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Ford Thunderbird AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1996 Ford Thunderbird cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 1996 Ford Thunderbird LX 3.8 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 1996 Ford Thunderbird LX 3.8 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1996 Ford Thunderbird AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1996 Ford Thunderbird cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: RECALL - CERTAIN 1992-2003 MODEL YEAR CARS AND TRUCKS - FUSED JUMPER HARNESS REPLACEMENT FOR VEHICLES SERVICED WITH AN INCOMPATIBLE FUSED JUMPER HARNESS Vehicle: 1996 Ford Thunderbird LX 4.6 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: RECALL - 1992-2004 MULTIPLE VEHICLE LINES - SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM MODIFICATION Vehicle: 1996 Ford Thunderbird LX 4.6 V8 GAS |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1996 Ford Thunderbird AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1996 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 1996 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 1996 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 1996 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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