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2004 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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- Fuel Filter Replacement
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- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Cabin Air Filter Locations & Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Ford Thunderbird AUTOMOBILES
Automatic Temperature Control Systems Diagnosis & Testing -> LS & Thunderbird -> Diagnosis & Testing -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Diagnostic Tests -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation -> Symptom Based Tests -> Using Control Panel Display -> Using Scan Tool
Vehicle: 2004 Ford Thunderbird 3.9 V8 GAS
Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Using Control Panel Display
The control panel display may be entered at any time. Normal system operation will cease during activation of the diagnostic mode. The display panel diagnostic mode should be exited before the vehicle is turned off.
The interior temperature control must be set between 32-90°F during testing or false Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) will be displayed.
- Simultaneously press OFF and PANEL buttons, then the AUTO button.
- Any system DTCs should be outlined on display pan...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Ford Thunderbird AUTOMOBILES
Disc Brakes -> Rear Disc & Parking Brakes -> Description -> Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, Marauder & Town Car -> Five Hundred, Freestyle, Fusion, LS, Milan, MKZ, Montego, Mustang, Sable, Taurus & Zephyr
Vehicle: 2004 Ford Thunderbird 3.9 V8 GAS
Five Hundred, Freestyle, Fusion, LS, Milan, MKZ, Montego, Mustang, Sable, Taurus & Zephyr
Sliding caliper rear disc brakes are used on these models. The caliper is basically the same as the larger front wheel caliper. However, a parking brake mechanism and a larger inner brake shoe anti-rattle spring have been added.
The parking brake lever, located at the rear of the caliper, is actuated by a cable system similar to rear drum brake applications. When the parking brake is applied, the cable rotates the lever and operating shaft, driving the caliper piston and brake shoe assembly again...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 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: 2004 Ford Thunderbird 3.9 V8 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 2004 Ford Thunderbird AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 Ford Thunderbird 3.9 V8 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove muffler, extension pipe and body brace.
- Remove heat shield.
- Inspect and record driveline angles.
- Place reference marks on bolts, washers, nuts and flex coupling to transmission flange and pinion flange for installation alignment.
- Support driveshaft using suitable strap.
- Remove front and rear flex coupling to flange bolts and nuts, Fig. . Do not remove flex coupling to driveshaft mounting bolts.
- Remove...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Ford Thunderbird AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 Ford Thunderbird 3.9 V8 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove engine appearance cover.
- Disconnect IAT sensor, breather hose and idle air control valve inlet tube.
- Remove air intake tube support nut and washer.
- Loosen tube clamps and remove tube.
- Rotate or lift belt tensioner arm, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from drive belt.
- Remove accessory drive belt.
- Raise and support vehicle...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Ford Thunderbird AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Ford Motor Co. -> 2002-05 Thunderbird & 2005-09 Mustang
Vehicle: 2004 Ford Thunderbird 3.9 V8 GAS
Under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 15,000 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter more often.
- Open the hood.
- Remove the lefthand and righthand cowl trim pieces.
- Note position of wiper blades on windshield.
- Remove the wiper arm nut covers, then the nuts and wiper arms.
- Remove the pin type retainers attaching the cowl cover to the cowl, Fig. .
- Release the righthand corner of the cabin air filter by pushing on the retaining cl...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Ford Thunderbird AUTOMOBILES
Ford Motor Co. Cars -> Low Coolant Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2004 Ford Thunderbird 3.9 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 2004 Ford Thunderbird AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2004 Ford Thunderbird 3.9 V8 GAS
Inlet
Two inlet hoses are used on this vehicle, using same removal procedure for both.
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition heater hose inlet clamp at heater core.
- Remove heater inlet hose from heater core.
- Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp at coolant control valve.
- Remove hose from coolant control valve.
- Remove h...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Ford Thunderbird AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 Ford Thunderbird 3.9 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 2004 Ford Thunderbird AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2004 Ford Thunderbird cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
RH Engine Compartment Diagram for 2004 Ford Thunderbird 3.9 V8 GAS Components on diagram: |
RH Engine Compartment Diagram for 2004 Ford Thunderbird 3.9 V8 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2004 Ford Thunderbird AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2004 Ford Thunderbird cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
2004 Ford Thunderbird 3.9 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
2004 Ford Thunderbird 3.9 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2004 Ford Thunderbird AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2004 Ford Thunderbird cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT SNAP NOISE IN FREEZING TEMPERATURES Vehicle: 2004 Ford Thunderbird 3.9 V8 GAS Symptoms: |
Document: EXTENDED COVERAGE PROGRAM - EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERAGE ON IGNITION COIL COVER AND WIPER MOTOR BRACKET SEAL Vehicle: 2004 Ford Thunderbird 3.9 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2004 Ford Thunderbird AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2004 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 2004 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 2004 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 2004 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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