LTD L4-140 2.3L VIN A 2-bbl (1984)
Control Assembly: All Technical Service Bulletins
A/C - Erratic Operation of Auto Temp Control
Article No. 85-9-3
AIR CONDITIONING - ERRATIC OPERATION OF VACUUM AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (VATC) SYSTEMS
FORD 1982-85 CROWN VICTORIA, 1982-84 THUNDERBIRD, 1983-85 LTD
LINCOLN-MERCURY 1982-85 GRAND MARQUIS, TOWN CAR, 1982-84 COUGAR, 1982-83 CONTINENTAL MARK VI, 1983-85 MARQUIS
The subject vehicles may experience erratic temperature control, air distribution control, and on vehicles with auto blower (1984-85 Crown
Victoria/Grand Marquis and Lincoln Town Car) erratic auto blower. These conditions may be caused by a vacuum leak at the diverter valve, located on
the servo assembly. To service this condition, replace the diverter valve with a new valve, as outlined in the following procedure.
FIGURE 2 - PUSH NUT REMOVAL TOOL (RECOMMENDED DESIGN)
FIGURE 3
1.
Remove the servo from the vehicle as described in the respective vehicle shop manual. On 1984-85 Crown Victoria/Grand Marquis and Lincoln
Town Car vehicles, use fabricated service tool to remove push-nut. (Figures 2 and 3).