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Article No.
91-15-6

07/24/91

FAN - ELECTRO DRIVE ENGINE COOLING - AVAILABILITY OF INTEGRATED RELAY CONTROL MODULE (IRCM)

SERVICE KIT FOR USING LATER MODEL IRCM

FORD: 1986 TAURUS

LINCOLN-MERCURY: 1986 SABLE

ISSUE: An Integrated Relay Control Module (IRCM) service kit is now available for service of 1986 Taurus/Sable vehicles. It allows for the use of more reliable 1988 model IRCM modules in the 1986 Taurus/Sable vehicles.

ACTION: Install 1988 IRCMs in 1986 units after the 1986 module supply is depleted. Refer to the instruction sheet packaged in the service kit. Refer to the following 1988 Replacement IRCM Module Application Chart for correct parts usage on 1986 Taurus/Sable vehicles.

1988 REPLACEMENT SERVICE IRCM MODULE APPLICATION CHART

1988 MODULE SERVICE KIT
ENGINE TRANS. PART NO. PART NO.

2.5L ATX E8DZ-12B577-B F1PZ-12B626-A
2.5L MTX E8DZ-12B577-C F1PZ-12B626-A
3.0L ATX E8DZ-12B577-D F1PZ-12B626-A

NOTE: THE 1988 REPLACEMENT MODULE AND SERVICE KIT ARE TWO ITEMS AND MUST BOTH BE PROCURED TO SERVICE THE IRCM MODULE.

PART NUMBER PART NAME CLASS

E8DZ-12B577-B Integrated Relay Control B
Module
E8DZ-12B577-C Integrated Relay Control B
Module
E8DZ-12B577-D Integrated Relay Control B
Module
F1PZ-12B626-A IRCM Service Kit B

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
WARRANTY STATUS: INFORMATION ONLY
OASIS CODES: 402000

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.

Safety Warning

Integrated Relay Control Module - Service Kit

Use the Manual With the Right Hardware

When to See a Mechanic

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