CAUTION: Excess alcohol on the swab may run down the capstan and damage the bearings. Do not use carbon tetrachloride.
Section 15-00: Audio Systems, Service | 1996 F-150, F-250, F-350, F-Super Duty and Bronco Workshop Manual |
The playback head and capstan in the tape player may accumulate tape coating residue (oxide) as the tape passes over the head. This accumulation may need to be periodically removed as part of normal maintenance if it causes weak or wavering sound. It is recommended, for best performance, that the player be cleaned every 10 to 12 hours of playing time using a Ford Cassette Player Cleaning Cartridge or equivalent. An alternate method of cleaning is to hold the player door open and clean the playback head with a cotton swab, slightly moistened with alcohol. To clean the capstan, trip the on-off switch at the slot with the eraser end of a pencil and hold the alcohol-moistened swab against the rotating capstan.
CAUTION: Excess alcohol on the swab may run down the capstan and damage the bearings. Do not use carbon tetrachloride.
| Item | Part Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | Cartridge Door (Part of 18806) |
| 2 | — | Capstan Shaft (Part of 18806) |
| 3 | — | Motor On-Off (Part of 18806) |
| 4 | — | Playback Head (Part of 18806) |
| 5 | — | Cotton Swab |
It is recommended that the tape player be cleaned after every 10 to 12 hours of playing time with a Ford Cassette Cleaning Cartridge or equivalent.
CAUTION: The use of other cassette cleaners is not recommended. Damage to the cassette player could result.