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We have info for following modifications of 1996 Ford Thunderbird

  • 1996 Ford Thunderbird LX 4.6 V8 GAS, CID:281, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:281, Engine VIN:, Desg:W
  • 1996 Ford Thunderbird LX 3.8 V6 GAS, CID:232, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:232, Engine VIN:, Desg:4

A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Thunderbird AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Ford Thunderbird cars and light trucks from 1990+

Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Wire Color Code Identification -> Domestic Vehicles
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Thunderbird LX 3.8 V6 GAS

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Thunderbird AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Ford Thunderbird cars and light trucks from 1990+

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Vehicle: 1996 Ford Thunderbird LX 4.6 V8 GAS

Passenger Cars

Aspire
  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Wait one minute for back-up power supply to deplete stored energy.
  • Remove restraint system diagnostic tool from driver's side air bag module electrical connector.
  • Connect driver's side air bag module electrical connector.
  • Install driver's side air bag module as outlined under "Component Service."
  • Remove restraint system diagnostic tool from passenger's side air bag module electrical connector.
  • Install passenger's side air bag module as outlined under "Component Service."
  • C...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Thunderbird AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Ford Thunderbird cars and light trucks from 1990+

Cooling Fans -> Component Replacement -> 1996 -> 1997 -> Aspire -> CCRM/IRCM -> Continental -> Contour & Mystique -> Cooling Fan Motor -> Cooling Fan Relay -> Cougar & Thunderbird -> Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis & Town Car -> Escort & Tracer -> Mark VIII -> Mustang -> Probe -> Sable & Taurus -> Villager -> Windstar
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Thunderbird LX 4.6 V8 GAS

CCRM/IRCM
Continental

Refer to "Cooling Fan Motor."

Sable & Taurus
  • Disconnect engine control sensor wiring from module connector
  • Release clips and module from battery tray.
  • Reverse procedure to install. Torque engine control sensor connector to 12-18 inch lbs.
Cougar & Thunderbird
  • Remove radiator sight shield.
  • Disconnect electrical connector, then remove integrated relay control assembly from radiator support.
  • Reverse procedure to install.
Mustang
  • Disconnect IRCM electrica...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Thunderbird AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Ford Thunderbird cars and light trucks from 1990+

Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Wire Color Code Identification -> Domestic Vehicles
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Thunderbird LX 4.6 V8 GAS

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Thunderbird AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Ford Thunderbird cars and light trucks from 1990+

Module Configuration Procedure -> Ford Motor Company -> 1992-1998
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Thunderbird LX 3.8 V6 GAS

Some modules will require configuration after being installed on the vehicle. All configurable modules will be packaged in a kit which contains a warning label and multi-language sheet which lists requirements to configure the modules.

There are two types of configuration data. The first type is used by the module so that it can interact with the vehicle correctly. The second type is customer preference driven. These are items that the customer may or may not want to have enabled. To program customer driven preferences, a Ford service function card (FSF) and the New G...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Thunderbird AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Ford Thunderbird cars and light trucks from 1990+

Module Configuration Procedure -> Ford Motor Company -> 1992-1998
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Thunderbird LX 4.6 V8 GAS

Some modules will require configuration after being installed on the vehicle. All configurable modules will be packaged in a kit which contains a warning label and multi-language sheet which lists requirements to configure the modules.

There are two types of configuration data. The first type is used by the module so that it can interact with the vehicle correctly. The second type is customer preference driven. These are items that the customer may or may not want to have enabled. To program customer driven preferences, a Ford service function card (FSF) and the New G...

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