LTD Crown Victoria V8-302 5.0L VIN F FI (1986)
Engine Control Module: Customer Interest
Engine - Intermittent Surge/Buck/Miss/Loss of Power
Article No. 86-13-24
SURGE - 3.0L AND 5.0L - IMPROVED PROCESSOR
BUCKS/JERKS - 3.0L AND 5.0L - IMPROVED PROCESSOR
LOW POWER - 3.0L AND 5.0L - IMPROVED PROCESSOR
STALLS - 3.0L AND 5.0L IMPROVED PROCESSOR
FORD 1986 TAURUS, THUNDERBIRD, CROWN VICTORIA
LINCOLN-MERCURY 1986 SABLE, COUGAR, GRAND MARQUIS, CONTINENTAL, MARK VII, LINCOLN TOWN CAR
CALIBRATIONS: All with 3.0L and 5.0L SFI
Engine surge, buck, miss and loss of speed (power) may be caused by heat induced open connection in the EEC processor.
The following symptoms/conditions may indicate a heat induced open connection in the EEC processor.
1.
The complaint is intermittent.
2.
The complaint occurs after system is at normal operating temperature.
3.
The engine will restart only after a 5 to 30 minute cool down (will often restart after being towed to shop).
4.
Self-test codes may indicate that the system is O.K.
5.
If service codes are found in memory, the pinpoint tests will not identify the casual component.
Figure 14
6.
Processor was manufactured prior to April 9, 1986 (date code 6-D-09). (Refer to Figure 14).
If, after a careful inspection and diagnosis (Quick Test, Volume H in Shop Manual), the cause of the complaint has not been identified and the above
symptoms are indicated, replace the processor.
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: None
WARRANTY STATUS: Reimbursable within the provisions of the Warranty and Policy Manual.
OPERATION: 12650D, 12650D6
TIME:
Refer to Service Labor Time Standards Manual, Section 10000 DLR. CODING: Basic Part No. 12A650 - Code: N2, P1, P6
