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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1990RANGER 4WD L4-140 2.3L SOHCREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINSALL TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINSEXTERIOR PAINT - COMPREHENSIVE REPAIR PROCEDURESOVERVIEW
1990 Ford Ranger 4WD L4-140 2.3L SOHC
Exterior Paint - Comprehensive Repair Procedures: Overview
1990 Ford Ranger 4WD L4-140 2.3L SOHCSECTION Overview
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Article No. 91-18-1
09/05/91
PAINT-EXTERIOR-COMPREHENSIVE REPAIR PROCEDURES
FORD: 1985-86 LTD
1985-92 CROWN VICTORIA, ESCORT, MUSTANG, TEMPO, THUNDERBIRD
1986-92 TAURUS
1988-92 FESTIVA
1989-92 PROBE
LINCOLN-MERCURY: 1985-86 CAPRI, MARQUIS
1985-87 LYNX
1985-92 CONTINENTAL, COUGAR, GRAND MARQUIS, MARK VII, TOPAZ, TOWN CAR
1986-92 SABLE
1988-92 TRACER
MERKUR: 1985-89 XR4TI
1988-89 SCORPIO
LIGHT TRUCK: 1985-90 BRONCO II
1985-92 BRONCO, ECONOLINE, F-150-350 SERIES, RANGER
1986-92 AEROSTAR
1991 EXPLORER
ISSUE: A comprehensive paint repair procedure TSB has been developed for service use. It includes the following paint repair topics:
Section (A) has been superseded by TSB # 9264, dated 3/92.
(B) Exterior Color Peeling From Ultra Violet Light
(C) Lower Body Stone Protection Repair Tips
(D) Procedures For PVC Body Side Moldings
(E) Lower Body-Side Stone Chip Protection Program
(F) Surface Defect Removal Without Repainting
(G) 1991 Color Matched/Compatible Spray Primer Chart
(H) Repair For Tinted Clearcoat
(I) Frequently Used And Paintable Plastics
(J) 1992 Paint Codes
ACTION: If paint repair is required, refer to the following procedures for paint restoration.
RENDER: 1.0x
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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.