TSB 94-26-3
NO CRANK - POSSIBLE CORROSION AT STARTER SOLENOID - VEHICLES WITH 3.0L AND 3.8L ENGINES
 
Publication Date: DECEMBER 26, 1994

FORD:
1992-1995 TAURUS, THUNDERBIRD

LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1992-1994 CONTINENTAL
1992-1995 COUGAR, SABLE

LIGHT TRUCK: 1995 WINDSTAR

ISSUE:
Some vehicles may exhibit a "No-Crank" condition due to corrosion at the starter solenoid connector.

ACTION:
Replace the corroded connector with a service wiring and connector assembly. Applying di-electric grease, along with replacing the wiring and service connector, to the terminal connector will aid in corrosion protection.

DETAILED SERVICE PROCEDURE

• Disconnect negative battery cable.
• Disconnect the christmas tree retainer retaining wire takeout.
• Remove the connector from the solenoid by firmly grasping the connector and pressing the external detent release (if so equipped) and pulling. Refer to Figure 1.

CAUTION:
DO NOT PULL ON THE WIRE BECAUSE THIS WILL DAMAGE THE TERMINAL.
DO NOT SAND OR FILE THE TERMINAL. Brush Di-Electric Grease (D7AZ-19A331-A, or equivalent) onto the terminal. Refer to Figure 1.  

• Using scissors, carefully cut the protective sleeving 4" (100mm) back from the connector.
• Push sleeving back and cut wire 8" (200mm) back from the connector end.
• Strip wire 5/16" (8mm).
• Insert wire into butt connector of Service Wire and Connector Assembly (F4VY-14A411-A) and crimp using tool for pre-insulated crimps.
• Heat splice with heat gun until tubing shrinks and adhesive flows from each end.
• Pull sleeving back over the splice and up to the back of the connector.
• Fully tape over the slit and wire up to the back of the connector.
• Replace harness retainer and tape it 6" (150mm) from the end of the connector.
• Assemble connector to starter. Insert harness retainer into floating hole on battery cable.
• Install negative battery cable.

PART NUMBER	PART NAME	CLASS
F4VY-14A411-A	Wiring And Connector Assembly	AG
D7AZ-19A331-A	Dielectric Grease	AM

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: 94-18-3

WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage

OPERATION	DESCRIPTION	TIME
942603A	Install Wiring And Connector Assembly	0.6 Hr.

DEALER CODING

BASIC PART NO.	CONDITION CODE
14A411	X4

OASIS CODES: 201000, 201100, 203200, 601300