Here's the link to HelmInc., They are the supplier for the ones you=20
would find in the dealer's shelves. I note they have online for a short=20
period (week, month,etc.) the manuals at a much lower price. I suppose=20
it would be possible to save the files, but probably would be many=20
files. Might be script to automate. The entire set for the 1996 Bronco=20
cost around $350, and is about 8" thick. They are very complete with=20
good illustrations, step by step instructions, settings, etc. Though one=20
recent issue, the 2002 Mercury Cougar with Duratec 2.5L DOHC 4V engine=20
PCV valve is scheduled to change, bought one at dealer, and I can't find=20
where it is located. Others have had same issue. Probably hidden under=20
intake manifold and need toremove that, which is lots of work with a few=20
pitfalls. :(
http://www.helminc.com/helm/search_service_owner.asp?Style=3Dhelm&class_2=
=3DFRD

The electrical gives wire colors/functions, connector pinouts, connector=20
locations. The Emissions manual has sensor voltage/resistance/signal=20
wave form info. The OBD codes plus scanner voltages, etc. are in the=20
Emissions manual, along with troubleshooting tree diagrams starting with=20
codes or symptoms. Note the Electrical, Emissions, Powertrain, Body, are=20
all separate manuals, make sure you know what you are ordering. I=20
noticed they have the TSB's (Technical Service Bullitens) available.=20
This is all the latest service info and mandated fixes.


I have bought a full set with every vehicle for the last 33 years, and=20
find they pay off in the long run, plus just browsing is an education.=20
For the 2002 Cougar there was a CD (DVD) available.

On 5/10/13 11:00 PM, YES NOPE9 wrote:
> G'day Carl,
> Here is the latest update on the donuts.
> http://arts-tech-creation.blogspot.com/2013/05/1996-ford-explorer-transmi=
ssion-vs-diyer.html
> When you buy the service manuals   ... where do you buy them and do they =
seem complete ?  I tried out AllDataDIY.com and the results have been mixed=
..  Do your service manuals seem complete with respect to wiring diagrams ? =
 How about OBD codes ?
>
> Best
> Gus

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