Ford Thunderbird and Torino: service and repair manuals

Ford Torino GT and Mercury Cyclone (1968-1971) - Restoration By the Numbers

A complete restoration guide for 1968-1971 Mid-sized Fords and Mercury Cyclones. Loaded with photos, factory drawing and part numbers. Just the thing to take your car from the back yard to the best of show.
Covers all V-8 power Fairlane models including Ranchero and Cobra models, plus the sleek 1968-1971 Mercury Cyclone.

Learn about decoding door tags & vin numbers. Read about the correct part numbers for your specific year and body style. Learn the differences between parts for different models. See exploded views of parts.
Find out about correct paint colors for mechanical parts (info that you know is hard to find if you've ever tried), and even the correct colors for interior parts.
You'll find sections devoted to underbody, suspension, steering, engines, transmissions, drive trains, cooling systems, wheels, wheel covers, interior, body, sheet metal, electrical systems, and optional equipment.

Ford / Mercury Mid-size Cars (1974-1985) - Chilton Repair Manual

Chilton Repair Manual on the passenger cars:
- Ford Elite, Ranchero, Torino, Thunderbird (1977-1982)
- Ford LTD II (1977-1979)
- Ford XR7 (1980-1985)
- Ford LTD (1983-1985)
- Mercury Cougar (1972-1985)
- Mercury Montego (1977-1982)
- Mercury Marquis (1983-1985).

Gasoline engines:
- 4-140 (incl. Turbo)
- 6-200, 6-232, 6-250
- V8-255, V8-302, V8-351, V8-400, V8-429 and V8-460.

This Chilton workshop manual on the Ford and Mercury Mid-size passenger cars from 1974-1985 covers maintenance, repair and overhaul of the gasoline engines (timing gear, camshaft, inlet and outlet valves, cylinder head, crankshaft, lubricating system and gaskets).
It also addresses cooling, air conditioning, fuel system, exhaust and the electrical system. Additionally, it provides instructions for working on other vehicle components, such as the, the transmission (only removal and installation), front and rear axles, springs and shock absorbers, the steering system, brakes and body.

• Covers U.S. and Canadian models.
• Includes technical specifications, adjustment data, torque wrench settings and wiring diagrams.
• Tables for troubleshooting and identification of models and engines.

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Ford, Mercury & Lincoln Mid-size Models - 4-cyl, inline 6-cyl, V6, V8 (1975-1986) (USA) - Haynes Repair Manual

Haynes Repair Manual on the:
- Ford Torino, Gran Torino, Elite, Ranchero pick-up, LTD II, Thunderbird (1975-1982), LTD (1983-1986)
- Mercury Montego, Comet, Cougar (1975-1982)
- Mercury Marquis (1983-1986)
- Lincoln Versailles (1975-1980).

Gasoline engines:
- 4 cylinders - 2.3 litre
- 6 cylinders in line - 3.3 litre
- V6 - 3.8 litre
- V8 - 4.2, 5.0, 5.8, 6.6 and 7.5 litre.

This Haynes guide on the Ford, Lincoln and Mercury "Mid-size" passenger cars from 1975-1986 provides photos and detailed step-by-step instructions for maintaining and fixing the gasoline engines (distribution, belts, valves, camshaft, cylinder head, oil pump, seals, and crankshaft).
It also addresses issues related to cooling, air conditioning, the fuel system, exhaust plus the starting and charging system. Furthermore, it includes guidance for tasks involving the remaining vehicle components such as the clutch, gearbox (removal and installation), propshafts, braking system, suspension, steering box, body, interior and electrical system.

• Covers U.S. and Canadian models.
• Based on a complete strip-down and rebuild.
• Includes a maintenance schedule, technical specifications, torque wrench settings and troubleshooting tables.
• Clear and detailed wiring diagrams for easy reference.

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Ford Thunderbird / Mercury Cougar (1983-1997) - Chilton Repair Manual

Chilton Repair Manual on the Ford Thunderbird and Mercury Cougar.

Gasoline engines: 4 cylinders - 2.3 (2300 cc) / V6 - 3.8 (3802 cc) / V8 - 4.6 (4593 cc) and 5.0 (4943 and 4949 cc).

Model years: 1983-1997.

This Chilton workshop manual on the Ford Thunderbird and Mercury Cougar covers maintenance, repair and overhaul of the gasoline engines (distribution, camshaft, inlet and outlet valves, cylinder head, crankshaft, lubricating system and gaskets).
It also addresses the cooling, air conditioning, fuel system, exhaust and the electrical system. Additionally, it provides instructions for working on other vehicle components, such as the clutch, transmission (only removal and installation), front and rear axles, springs and shock absorbers, the steering system, brakes and body.

• Covers U.S. and Canadian models.
• Includes technical specifications, adjustment data, torque wrench settings and wiring diagrams.
• Tables for troubleshooting and identification of models and engines.

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Ford Thunderbird / Mercury Cougar - All models (1983-1988) - Haynes Repair Manual

Haynes Repair Manual on the Ford Thunderbird and Mercury Cougar / XR7 models.

Gasoline engines:
- 4 cylinders - 2.3 litre
- V6 - 3.8 litre
- V8 - 5.0 litre.

Model years: 1983-1988.

This Haynes guide on the Ford Thunderbird and Mercury Cougar provides photos and detailed step-by-step instructions for maintaining and fixing the gasoline engines (distribution, belts, valves, camshaft, cylinder head, oil pump, seals, and crankshaft).
It also addresses issues related to cooling, air conditioning, the fuel system, exhaust plus the starting and charging system. Furthermore, it includes guidance for tasks involving the remaining vehicle components such as the clutch, gearbox (removal and installation), propshafts, braking system, suspension, steering box, body, interior and electrical system.

• Covers U.S. and Canadian models.
• Based on a complete strip-down and rebuild.
• Includes a maintenance schedule, technical specifications, torque wrench settings and troubleshooting tables.
• Clear and detailed wiring diagrams for easy reference.

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Ford Thunderbird / Mercury Cougar - All models (1989-1997) - Haynes Repair Manual

Haynes Repair Manual on the Ford Thunderbird and Mercury Cougar.

Gasoline engines:
- V6 - 3.8 litre
- V8 - 4.6 and 5.0 litre.

Model years: 1989-1997.

This Haynes guide on the Ford Thunderbird and Mercury Cougar provides photos and detailed step-by-step instructions for maintaining and fixing the gasoline engines (distribution, belts, valves, camshaft, cylinder head, oil pump, seals, and crankshaft).
It also addresses issues related to cooling, air conditioning, the fuel system, exhaust plus the starting and charging system. Furthermore, it includes guidance for tasks involving the remaining vehicle components such as the clutch, gearbox (removal and installation), propshafts, braking system, suspension, steering box, body, interior and electrical system.

• Covers U.S. and Canadian models.
• Based on a complete strip-down and rebuild.
• Includes a maintenance schedule, technical specifications, torque wrench settings and troubleshooting tables.
• Clear and detailed wiring diagrams for easy reference.

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