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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1994AEROSTAR AWD V6-245 4.0LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTIGNITION SYSTEMTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINSALL TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINSIGNITION CONTROL MODULE - CONNECTOR UPDATE
1994 Ford Aerostar AWD V6-245 4.0L
Ignition Control Module - Connector Update
1994 Ford Aerostar AWD V6-245 4.0LSECTION Ignition Control Module - Connector Update
Article No. 94-7-8
WIRING - REVISED IGNITION CONTROL MODULE (ICM) CONNECTOR - FORMERLY CALLED ELECTRONIC DISTRIBUTORLESS IGNITION SYSTEM (EDIS) CONNECTOR - SERVICE TIP
FORD:
1994 CROWN VICTORIA, ESCORT, MUSTANG, TAURUS, THUNDERBIRD
LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1994 COUGAR, GRAND MARQUIS, MARK VIII, TOWN CAR, TRACER
LIGHT TRUCK:
1994 AEROSTAR, EXPLORER, RANGER
ISSUE:
Beginning 1/3/94 revised design ICM connectors are being used after the old style connectors are exhausted. The revised connector has a new seal and new design for better retention. Although the connectors are interchangeable, they pull apart differently.
ACTION:
If service is required, be aware of the new design when taking the ICM connector apart.
^ The previous style connector had a split beam that had to be pushed "down" while the connector was being pulled off. The word "PUSH" is embossed on the end of the split beam, Figure 1.
^ The revised style connector has a beam (not split) that must be pried "up", and then pulled off, Figure 2.
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
WARRANTY STATUS: INFORMATION ONLY
OASIS CODES: 203200
WIRING - REVISED IGNITION CONTROL MODULE (ICM) CONNECTOR - FORMERLY CALLED ELECTRONIC DISTRIBUTORLESS IGNITION SYSTEM (EDIS) CONNECTOR - SERVICE TIP
FORD:
1994 CROWN VICTORIA, ESCORT, MUSTANG, TAURUS, THUNDERBIRD
LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1994 COUGAR, GRAND MARQUIS, MARK VIII, TOWN CAR, TRACER
LIGHT TRUCK:
1994 AEROSTAR, EXPLORER, RANGER
ISSUE:
Beginning 1/3/94 revised design ICM connectors are being used after the old style connectors are exhausted. The revised connector has a new seal and new design for better retention. Although the connectors are interchangeable, they pull apart differently.
ACTION:
If service is required, be aware of the new design when taking the ICM connector apart.
^ The previous style connector had a split beam that had to be pushed "down" while the connector was being pulled off. The word "PUSH" is embossed on the end of the split beam, Figure 1.
^ The revised style connector has a beam (not split) that must be pried "up", and then pulled off, Figure 2.
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
WARRANTY STATUS: INFORMATION ONLY
OASIS CODES: 203200
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.