The service and repair manual for the 1996 Eagle Talon — 2.0L I4 and 2.0L I4 engines, 3 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Eagle published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1996 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.0L I4 — 122 cu in, DOHC 2.0L I4 — 122 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged |
| Trims | ESi Hatchback 2-Door · TSi Hatchback 2-Door · Base Hatchback 2-Door |
| Federal record | 5 recalls · 56 complaints · 61 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1996 Talon manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 103
- General Information 1,463
- Accessories & Equipment 263
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 134
- Body & Frame 103
- Maintenance 80
- Brakes 171
- Restraints 71
- Drivelines & Axles 47
- Steering 137
- Electrical 180
- Suspension 64
- Engine Mechanical 140
- Transmission 501
- Engine Performance 1,074
- Radiator Cap Pressure 16
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1996 Talon
- Fuel System, Gasoline · 96V158002If an ignition source were present, the fuel leakage could result in a fire.
- Fuel System, Gasoline — delivery › fuel pump · 07E055000In the presence of an ignition source, a fuel leak could result in a fire.
- Suspension — front › control arm › lower ball joint · 00V421002This condition could cause the lower lateral arm ball joint to separate, increasing the risk of a ve.
- Power Train — automatic transmission · 98V069002This condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Suspension — front › control arm › lower ball joint · 99V066003This condition could cause the lower lateral arm ball joint to separate, increasing the risk of a ve.
Owners have filed 56 complaints and Eagle has issued 61 technical service bulletins for the 1996 Talon. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1996 Talon manual
Is this manual specific to the 1996 Talon?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1996 model year, covering the 2.0L I4 and 2.0L I4 across the ESi Hatchback 2-Door, TSi Hatchback 2-Door, Base Hatchback 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Eagle published for this year.
What 1996 Talon problems does it help with?
5 recalls are on federal record for the 1996 Talon, covering fuel system, gasoline, suspension, power train. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Eagle dealers.
Does it include 1996 Talon wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1996 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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