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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1988TAURUS L4-153 2.5L HSCREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISHEATING AND AIR CONDITIONINGTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS
1988 Ford Taurus L4-153 2.5L HSC
Heating and Air Conditioning: Technical Service Bulletins
1988 Ford Taurus L4-153 2.5L HSCSECTION Technical Service Bulletins
- Customer Interest
- Instrument Cluster and EATC Lights - Flicker
- ATC - Inaccurate Outside Temperatures Displayed
- A/C, Instruments - Operate Intermittently
- A/C - Musty Odor Coming From Vents
- Blower Motor - Chirp/Squeak
- Blower Motor - Chirping/Squeaking
- Blower Motor - Intermittently/Totally Inoperative
- Blower Motor - Intermittent/Inoperative
- Evaporator Case - Water Leaks Onto the Carpet
- Heater - Poor Performance In Extreme Cold
- Glove Compartment Area - Rattle Noise
- EATC - Blend Door Intermittently Goes to Full Heat
- EATC Blend Door - Intermittenly Goes to Full Heat
- EATC or Instrument Display - Dim or Blank
- A/C Compressor Shaft Seal - Leaks
- A/C System - Chemical/Refrigerator Type Odor
- By Symptom
- Customer Interest
- Instrument Cluster and EATC Lights - Flicker
- ATC - Inaccurate Outside Temperatures Displayed
- A/C, Instruments - Operate Intermittently
- A/C - Musty Odor Coming From Vents
- Blower Motor - Chirp/Squeak
- Blower Motor - Chirping/Squeaking
- Blower Motor - Intermittently/Totally Inoperative
- Blower Motor - Intermittent/Inoperative
- Evaporator Case - Water Leaks Onto the Carpet
- Heater - Poor Performance In Extreme Cold
- Glove Compartment Area - Rattle Noise
- EATC - Blend Door Intermittently Goes to Full Heat
- EATC Blend Door - Intermittenly Goes to Full Heat
- EATC or Instrument Display - Dim or Blank
- A/C Compressor Shaft Seal - Leaks
- A/C System - Chemical/Refrigerator Type Odor
- Erratic Operation
- False instrument warning light/gauges
- Inoperative
- Leaks
- Loose
- Noise
- Odors
- Overheating
- Poor performance
- Vibration
- Warping
- Customer Interest
- All Technical Service Bulletins
- A/C - Filtering Refrigerant After Compressor Replacement
- ATC System Schematics - Manual Revision
- Instrument Cluster and EATC Lights - Flicker
- ATC - Inaccurate Outside Temperatures Displayed
- A/C, Instruments - Operate Intermittently
- Air Conditioning - R12 to R134A Retrofit Kit
- A/C System - Service TSB List
- Refrigerant System Leak Testing - Manual Update
- Overview
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- 1989-1991 Mark VII A/C & Refrigerant System
- 1989-91 Mustang A/C and Refrigerant System
- 1988-1991 Taurus/Sable A/C and Refrigerant System
- 1988-1991 Tempo/Topaz, Escort A/C and Refrigerant System
- 1988-1991 Thunderbird/Cougar A/C System
- 1988-1991 Town Car, Crown Victoria/Grand Marquis A/C System
- Air Conditioning - Odor Service Procedure
- A/C - Musty Odor Coming From Vents
- A/C Compressor Service Procedures - Revision
- A/C Compressor - Oil Recovery/Measuring Procedures
- A/C Compressor - Removal/Installation Revision
- A/C Compressor - Oil Recovery and Measuring Procedure
- A/C Clutch - Slips At High Ambient Temperature
- Blower Motor - Chirp/Squeak
- Blower Motor - Chirping/Squeaking
- Blower Motor - Intermittently/Totally Inoperative
- Blower Motor - Intermittent/Inoperative
- A/C - Evaporator Core Replacement
- Evaporator Case - Water Leaks Onto the Carpet
- Air Conditioning - Approved Flushing Procedures
- A/C Suction Accumulator - Manual Revision
- Heater Core - Service Replacement Parts
- Heater Core - Core Leak Test Procedure
- Heater - Poor Performance In Extreme Cold
- Glove Compartment Area - Rattle Noise
- EATC - Blend Door Intermittently Goes to Full Heat
- EATC Blend Door - Intermittenly Goes to Full Heat
- Vehicle Vibration Diagnosis - Manual Addition
- EATC or Instrument Display - Dim or Blank
- A/C Discharge Hose - Obsolete Part return
- A/C Compressor Shaft Seal - Leaks
- A/C - FX 15 Compressor Clutch Shaft and Hub Assembly
- A/C - Pressure Cycling Switch Diagnostic Procedure
- A/C System - Chemical/Refrigerator Type Odor
- A/C - R12 Refrigerant Service Tips
- A/C - R12 Refrigerant Substitutes Service Tip
- R-12 Refrigerant - Substitutes
- Air Conditioning - Use of Correct Fluorescent Tracer Dye
- A/C - Identification of Non Approved Refrigerants
- A/C Coupling - Cleaning Procedures
- Air Conditioning - O Ring Removal Service Tip
- A/C - New Refrigerant O-Rings
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.