1989 Ford B-600 Service and Repair Manual
Covers the 1989 Ford B-600 in Base trim, with three engines from 6.1 to 7.0 litres: naturally aspirated V8 and turbocharged inline-six. Factory procedures, specifications and torque values for this model year.
Only 2 owner complaints have been reported to NHTSA for the 1989 B-600.
Engines covered
- 6.1L V8 (370 cu in) — naturally aspirated, gasoline
- 7.0L V8 (429 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline
- 6.6L inline-six (401 cu in) — turbocharged, diesel
Body styles covered
- Bus (non school), cab forward
- Bus (school), cab forward
Trims covered
- Base
SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; BATTERY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH HYDRAULIC BRAKES, TILT HOODS, 5.9L, 6.6L OR 7.6L DIESEL ENGINES OR 6.1L OR 7.0L GASOLINE ENGINES
THE STEERING GEARS HAVE AN IMPROPERLY MACHINED SNAP RING GROOVE. THIS CAN CAUSE A FRACTURE OF THE SNAP RING WITH SUBSEQUENT DAMAGE TO THE RECIRCULATING BALL GUIDE TUBE. ALSO, THE O-RING SEAL IN VEHICL
BOTH FRAME RAILS CRACKED BEHIND THE REAR UPPER EARS ON SHACKLE BRACKET FRONT AXLE. TT
SCHOOL BUS FLEET. FLUID LEAKAGE IN THE STEERING BOX. LIST OF VINS INCLUDED. TT
