1988 Ford Thunderbird Service and Repair Manual
Covers the 1988 Ford Thunderbird coupe and sedan in five trims, with three engines from 2.3 to 5.0 litres: turbocharged inline-four, naturally aspirated V6 and naturally aspirated V8. Factory procedures, specifications and torque values for this model year.
NHTSA holds 101 owner complaints against the 1988 Thunderbird, most often about the electrical system (27) and seat belts (17).
Engines covered
- 5.0L V8 (302 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline
- 3.8L V6 (232 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline
- 2.3L inline-four (140 cu in) — SOHC, turbocharged, gasoline
Body styles covered
- 2-door sedan
- 2-door coupe
Trims covered
- Base
- Equipado
- LX
- Sport
- Turbo
A DESIGN CHANGE TO FACILITATE CHANGEOVER IN REAR AXLE SHAFT FLANGES INADVERTENTLY PRODUCED THE POSSIBILITY FOR INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE FLANGE AND DISC BRAKE ROTOR.
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *SLC
INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC
SUBJECT REGARDING CONTAMINATION FROM PRIOR TRANSMISSION CONCERNS OR EXCESS WEAR MAY BE TRAPPED IN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLING SYSTEM. *TT
INFORMATION ON THE NEW FLUSH AND FILL TOOL AVAILABLE THROUGH ROTUNDA. *TT
INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP. *MJS
INFORMATION ON IDENTIFYING NON-APPROVED / ALTERNATE REFRIGERANTS WHICH COULD CAUSE SAFETY, AND PERFORMANCE CONCERNS IF INSTALLED IN FORD A/C SYSTEMS. *TT
SUBJECT ON A WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRING ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESSES. *TT
SUBJECT REGARDING A NEW SERVICE CENTER SUPPORT THAT USES A THRUST BEARING (#3 AND #4) IN PLACE OF THRUST WASHERS HAS BEEN RELEASED. *TT
Showing the 8 most recent of 24 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
WITH THE MIRROR GLUED TO THE WINDSHIELD, AN OBJECT HIT THE ROOFLINE OF THE CAR, CAUSING THE WINDSHIELD TO SHATTER, AND AT 65MPH, THE WINDSHIELD COLAPSED WITH THE MIRROR ATTACHED, H
WITH THE MIRROR GLUED TO THE WINDSHIELD, AN OBJECT HIT THE ROOFLINE OF THE CAR, CAUSING THE WINDSHIELD TO SHATTER, AND AT 65MPH, THE WINDSHIELD COLAPSED WITH THE MIRROR ATTACHED, H
Showing the 2 most serious of 101 complaints filed with NHTSA.
