A/T - A4LD Slipping On Upshifts And Downshifts

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Article No. TRANSMISSION - A4LD - SLIPPING -
87-17-12 MANUAL SHIFT LINKAGE OUT OF ADJUSTMENT


LINCOLN-MERCURY: 1986-87 AEROSTAR

ISSUE: A4LD transmissions which slip during upshifts and downshifts may be caused by automatic transmission manual linkage that is not properly adjusted to Ford specification. A4LD transmissions that are in for this condition should have the automatic transmission manual linkage adjusted to repair the slipping condition and/or a repeat repair.

ACTION: To correct this, adjust the automatic transmission manual linkage using the following service procedure.

1. From inside the vehicle, place the shift lever in the "(D)" (OVERDRIVE) position.

Figure 9:

2. From below the vehicle, loosen the adjustment screw on the shift cable and remove the end fitting from the manual lever ball stud, Figure 9.

3. Position the manual lever in the "(D)" (OVERDRIVE) position by moving the lever all the way rearward, and then moving it three detents forward. Then hold shift lever against "(D)" (REAR) stop.

4. Connect the cable end fitting to the manual lever.

5. Tighten the adjustment screw to 45-60 in. lbs. (5-7 N-m). After adjustment, check for PARK "P" engagement. The control lever must move to the right when engaged in "P" (PARK) detent. Check the transmission control lever in all detent positions with engine running to make sure of correct detent/transmission action. Readjust if required.

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: None
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible under Basic Warranty Coverage

OPERATION: SP871712A
TIME: 0.3 Hr. DLR. CODING: Basic Part No. 7A186 - Code: 07