Midsize LTD V6-232 3.8L (1985)
EGR Control Solenoid: All Technical Service Bulletins
Engine - Light Surging/Bucking On Deceleration
Article No.
SURGING/BUCKING - WITH A WARM ENGINE
87-10-15
DURING DECELERATION - 3.8L - EGR SOLENOID
(UPDATED INFORMATION)
FORD:
1984-86 LTD
1984-87 MUSTANG, THUNDERBIRD
LINCOLN-MERCURY: 1984-86 CAPRI, MARQUIS
1984-87 COUGAR
This article is being republished in its entirety to revise the vehicle application.
ISSUE:
Light surging and/or bucking during deceleration may be caused by chemical contamination of the EGR control/vent solenoid.
ACTION:
To correct this, install a new EGR control/vent solenoid using the following service diagnostic procedure.
NOTE:
The new part must have a date code of 0647 (March 6, 1987) or later.
1.
Inspect for loose, disconnected or broken electrical and vacuum lines. Service as required.
2.
Perform EEC quick test and service as directed.
3.
If the condition continues, drive the vehicle with the EGR vacuum line disconnected and plugged. If the condition is eliminated, replace the EGR
control/vent solenoid assembly (E5TZ-9D474-AA).
PART NUMBER
PART NAME
CLASS
E5TZ-9D474-AA
Control/Vent Solenoid
B
Assembly
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: Supersedes 86-14-10, 86-16-15, 87-5-29
WARRANTY STATUS: Reimbursable within the provisions of the Warranty and Policy Manual
OPERATION: SP871015A
TIME:
1.5 Hrs.
DLR. CODING: Basic Part No. 9D474 - Code: M5
