1990 Ford Ranger service bulletins & manufacturer communications
42 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 1990 Ford Ranger. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 42
- Some vehicles equipped with the 4.0l ohv engine may exhibit an engine noise which may be perceived by the customer as a piston / onnecting rod bearing knock. *tt01197 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 1, 2001
- Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *slc01157 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Aug 6, 2001
- Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks. *slc01156 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Aug 6, 2001
- Subject regarding contamination from prior transmission concerns or excess wear may be trapped in the transmission fluid cooling system. *tt002310 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 13, 2000
- Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *mjs0015 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 10, 2000
- Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses. *tt99222 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 18, 1999
- Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance concerns if installed in ford a/c systems. *tt99196 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 20, 1999
- Service tip information on revised oil pan gasket replacement procedure. *tt99183 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 6, 1999
- Some vehicles may exhibit an engine noise which may be perceived by the customer as a piston / connecting rod bearing knock. *tt13118 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 1, 1999
- Some vehicles may exhibit an engine noise which may be perceived by the customer as a piston / connecting rod bearing knock. *tt6896 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 1, 1999
- Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda. *tt99152 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 26, 1999
- Some vehicles may exhibit an audible pinging or creaking noise that may be heard from the driveline when engine torque is initially applied to the driveline. *tt6603 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 1, 1999
- Experiencing a whine / buzz type noise in the speakers of the entertainment radio or two-way radio on vehicles with an in-tank electric fuel pump. *tt99129 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 14, 1999
- Ford motor company now recommends sae 5w-30 viscosity grade for servicing any ford gasoline-powered vehicle regardless of model year. *tt99816 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 3, 1999
- Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( f8az - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals. *yc98246 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 7, 1998
- Mass air flow (maf)- sensor contamination- service tip. *ak982310 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 23, 1998
- Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart. *yc9888 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 27, 1998
- Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance. *yc9852 · Technical service bulletin · Tires · issued Apr 13, 1998
- Information on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system. *tt9864 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 30, 1998
- 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. *yc985A36 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Mar 18, 1998
- A comprehensive pull and drift diagnostic procedure has been developed to assist technicians with vehicle service. *yc985A22 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Mar 18, 1998
- The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable. *yc985A13 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Mar 18, 1998
- Recommended guidelines for towing behind recreational vehicles. *tt985A12 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 18, 1998
- Announcing the ford oem air conditioning retrofit kit availability. *yc9848 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 2, 1998
- Information regarding comprehensive pull and drift diagnostic procedure developed to assist technicians with vehicle service. *tt98116 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Jan 19, 1998
- Subject regarding a new service center support that uses a thrust bearing (#3 and #4) in place of thrust washers has been released. *tt98112 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 19, 1998
- Concerns with "pinging" or "creaking" being heard from the driveline when shifting from park to drive or reverse, between drive and reverse, or when engaging the clutch. *yc971110972312 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 10, 1997
- Authorized warranty part replacement of brake pads to correct excessive brake noise. *twBC2361970501 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued May 1, 1997
- Fuel economy- customer expectations versus vehicle usage. *jd9768 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Mar 17, 1997
- Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts. *jd97511 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 3, 1997
- Frame- rivet replacement with bolts- service tips. *jd9747 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Feb 17, 1997
- Transaxle - torque converter replacement guidelines and torque converter/transaxle cooling system cleaning procedures - service tip. *tw962612 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 16, 1996
- Noise - pinging or creaking from driveline when vehicle is put into gear. *tw962417 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 18, 1996
- Torque converter - leak test procedure - service tip. *tw96249 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 18, 1996
- Wiring - electrical diode identification and service replacements. *tw96246 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 18, 1996
- Windshield and interior glass - fog/film. *tw96221 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Oct 21, 1996
- 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 sys…95212 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Oct 1, 1995
- High altitude transmission available. *twBC1350950906 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 1, 1995
- Temperature gauge - fluctuating and /or inaccurate high readings. *sd95153 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 1, 1995
- Vehicles may have a disconnect of the ignition control module (icm) connector or moisture buildup within the connector. *tw95102 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 1, 1995
- UNKNOWNSFA/94L04 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 1, 1995
- Special field action - 94l04 - rangers equipped with 2.3l dual spark plug engines, may not have had the spark plugs changed at the proper interval. To assure that all 8 spark plugs…SFA/94L04 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 1, 1995