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1988 Ford Ranger
28 Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs)
TSB List for the 1988 Ford Ranger
Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 1988 Ranger are official communications between Ford & their dealerships that describe processes for troubleshooting or fixing certain common problems. All vehicle manufacturers are required by U.S. law to make their TSBs available to the public.
SUSPENSION
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TSB #98116
INFORMATION REGARDING COMPREHENSIVE PULL AND DRIFT DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE DEVELOPED TO ASSIST TECHNICIANS WITH VEHICLE SERVICE. *TT Read More »
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
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TSB #985A36
A GRABBING AND/OR STICKING CONDITION DURING THE FIRST FEW BRAKE APPLICATIONS WHEN THE BRAKES ARE COLD OR IN THE MORNING AFTER AN OVERNIGHT RAIN MAY OCCUR ON SOME VEHICLES. *YC Read More »
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
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TSB #985A13
THE USE OF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE AS A LUBRICANT IN SERVICING DISC BRAKES IS NO LONGER ACCEPTABLE. *YC Read More »
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
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TSB #985A22
A COMPREHENSIVE PULL AND DRIFT DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE HAS BEEN DEVELOPED TO ASSIST TECHNICIANS WITH VEHICLE SERVICE. *YC Read More »
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TSB #95212
THE USE OF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE AS A LUBRICANT IN SERVICING DISC BRAKES IS NO LONGER ACCEPTABLE BECAUSE IT MAY BE INCOMPATIBLE WITH THE RUBBER MATERIAL USED IN THE DISC BRAKE SYSTEM. Read More »
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
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TSB #99183
SERVICE TIP INFORMATION ON REVISED OIL PAN GASKET REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE. *TT Read More »
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
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TSB #9864
INFORMATION ON A BUZZING OR RATTLE NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *TT Read More »
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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TSB #0015
INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP. *MJS Read More »
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TSB #99152
INFORMATION ON THE NEW FLUSH AND FILL TOOL AVAILABLE THROUGH ROTUNDA. *TT Read More »
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TSB #9888
INFORMATION ON A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHART. *YC Read More »
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TSB #98112
SUBJECT REGARDING A NEW SERVICE CENTER SUPPORT THAT USES A THRUST BEARING (#3 AND #4) IN PLACE OF THRUST WASHERS HAS BEEN RELEASED. *TT Read More »
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TSB #97511
FLUID- TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *JD Read More »
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TSB #BC1350950906
HIGH ALTITUDE TRANSMISSION AVAILABLE. *TW Read More »
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
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TSB #002310
SUBJECT REGARDING CONTAMINATION FROM PRIOR TRANSMISSION CONCERNS OR EXCESS WEAR MAY BE TRAPPED IN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLING SYSTEM. *TT Read More »
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
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TSB #962612
TRANSAXLE - TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES AND TORQUE CONVERTER/TRANSAXLE COOLING SYSTEM CLEANING PROCEDURES - SERVICE TIP. *TW Read More »
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TSB #96249
TORQUE CONVERTER - LEAK TEST PROCEDURE - SERVICE TIP. *TW Read More »
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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TSB #98246
FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS RELEASED A NEW ELECTRICAL GREASE ( F8AZ - 19G208-AA ) TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF MOISTURE CORROSION AT THE TERMINALS. *YC Read More »
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
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TSB #99222
SUBJECT ON A WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRING ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESSES. *TT Read More »
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TSB #96246
WIRING - ELECTRICAL DIODE IDENTIFICATION AND SERVICE REPLACEMENTS. *TW Read More »
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
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TSB #96221
WINDSHIELD AND INTERIOR GLASS - FOG/FILM. *TW Read More »
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
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TSB #981516
OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR MANUAL REPLACEMENT. Read More »
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
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TSB #01156
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *SLC Read More »
STRUCTURE
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TSB #9747
FRAME- RIVET REPLACEMENT WITH BOLTS- SERVICE TIPS. *JD Read More »
TIRES
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TSB #9852
INFORMATION ON TIRE COMPANY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE. *YC Read More »
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES
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TSB #985A12
RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES FOR TOWING BEHIND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES. *TT Read More »
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
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TSB #99196
INFORMATION ON IDENTIFYING NON-APPROVED / ALTERNATE REFRIGERANTS WHICH COULD CAUSE SAFETY, AND PERFORMANCE CONCERNS IF INSTALLED IN FORD A/C SYSTEMS. *TT Read More »
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TSB #9848
ANNOUNCING THE FORD OEM AIR CONDITIONING RETROFIT KIT AVAILABILITY. *YC Read More »
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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TSB #01157
INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC Read More »
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