LTD Crown Victoria V8-302 5.0L VIN F FI (1986)
Tie Rod End: Technical Service Bulletins
Tie Rod Ends - Revised Lubrication Interval
Article No. TIE ROD ENDS - REVISED LUBRICATION INTERVAL 87-2-12
FORD 1985-87 FORD
LINCOLN-MERCURY 1985-87 MERCURY, LINCOLN TOWN CAR
ISSUE:
Tie rod ends returned from the field appear to be prematurely worn due to the lack of lubricant.
ACTION:
The proper lubrication interval for the tie rod ends and steering linkage is every 15,000 miles (24,000 kilometers). This is a revision from
the 30,000 mile interval called out in the published maintenance schedules for these vehicles. These schedules will be revised in all future
printings.
NOTE:
If the tie rod ends contain pipe plugs, the pipe plugs should be removed and replaced with grease fittings.
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: None
WARRANTY STATUS: "INFORMATION ONLY"
