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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 Ford Thunderbird AUTOMOBILES
Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported Ford Thunderbird cars and light trucks from 1990+
Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Passenger Cars -> CONTROL PANEL ASSEMBLY, REPLACE -> 1992 -> 1993 -> CAPRI -> CONTINENTAL -> COUGAR & THUNDERBIRD -> CROWN VICTORIA, GRAND MARQUIS & TOWN CAR -> Electronic Automatic Temperature Control System -> ESCORT & TRACER -> FESTIVA -> Manual A/C System -> MARK VII -> MARK VIII -> MUSTANG -> PROBE -> SABLE & TAURUS -> TEMPO & TOPAZ
Vehicle: 1993 Ford Thunderbird LX 5.0 V8 GAS
CROWN VICTORIA, GRAND MARQUIS & TOWN CAR
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove LH and RH instrument panel molding assemblies.
- Remove cluster finish panel screws and six screws along top surface of cluster finish panel.
- Remove knob from headlamp auto dim switch, then remove headlamp switch shaft.
- Remove steering column close out bolster panel by removing two screws on left side, one screw on right side and three screws from the bottom.
- Lower steering column as follows:
- Place shift lever to "1."
- Remove PR...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Ford Thunderbird AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Ford Thunderbird cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> Rear Disc & Parking Brakes -> Caliper Service -> Assemble -> Cleaning & Inspection -> Continental, Cougar, Mustang, Sable & Taurus -> Contour & Mystique -> Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, Marauder & Town Car -> Disassemble -> Escort, Tracer & ZX2 -> Inspection -> Installation -> LS & Thunderbird -> Overhaul -> Removal -> Replacement
Vehicle: 2002 Ford Thunderbird 3.9 V8 GAS
Replacement
Continental, Cougar, Mustang, Sable & Taurus
Removal
- Raise and support rear of vehicle, then remove wheel and tire assembly.
- Disconnect brake hose from caliper assembly.
- Remove retaining clip, then disconnect parking brake cable from lever arm.
- Remove pinch bolts using open end wrench to hold slider pin in position, Fig. .
- Lift caliper assembly from anchor plate, then remove slider pins and boots.
Installation
- Apply suitable silicone dielectric compound to slider pins and inside of boots.
- Place slider pins and boots on anchor plate, then position caliper assembly on anchor pla...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Ford Thunderbird AUTOMOBILES
Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Ford Thunderbird cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.
Ford Motor Co. Passenger Cars -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> Except 2002-05 Thunderbird, 2000-06 LS, 1984-87 Escort, Tracer, Tempo & Topaz 2.0L Diesel Engine & 1984-85 Continental & Mark VI 2.4L Diesel Engine
Vehicle: 1994 Ford Thunderbird LX 4.6 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 pro...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Ford Thunderbird AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Ford Thunderbird cars and light trucks from 1990+.
DRIVESHAFT U-JOINT, Replace -> Assemble -> Disassemble
Vehicle: 1997 Ford Thunderbird LX 4.6 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 Ford Thunderbird AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Ford Thunderbird cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1990 Ford Thunderbird SC 3.8 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Disconnect starter cable and relay connector from starter solenoid.
- Remove starter motor mounting bolt...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Ford Thunderbird AUTOMOBILES
Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Ford Thunderbird cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Ford Motor Co. -> 2002-05 Thunderbird & 2005-09 Mustang
Vehicle: 2005 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 Ford Thunderbird AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Ford Thunderbird cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Ford Motor Co. Cars -> Low Oil Level Warning Indicator ->
Vehicle: 1992 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 Ford Thunderbird AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Ford Thunderbird cars and light trucks from 1990+
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 Ford Thunderbird AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Ford Thunderbird cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1994 Ford Thunderbird SC 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 Ford Thunderbird AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most Ford Thunderbird cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Exhaust System Diagram for 2002 Ford Thunderbird 3.9 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Shock Tower Diagram for 2004 Ford Thunderbird 3.9 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Ford Thunderbird AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most Ford Thunderbird cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 1993 Ford Thunderbird SC 3.8 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 1988 Ford Thunderbird Sport 5.0 V8 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Ford Thunderbird AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most Ford Thunderbird cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT AND SPLICE PROCEDURE Vehicle: 1987 Ford Thunderbird LX 3.8 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: EVP SENSOR - EEC IV PINPOINT TEST - S/M CORRECTION Vehicle: 1985 Ford Thunderbird 3.8 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Ford Thunderbird AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 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 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 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 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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