A/T - AODE/4R70W Intermittent Operation

Article No.
95-3-6

02/13/95

^ WIRING - LOOSE C-101 OR C-110 CONNECTOR - INTERMITTENT OPERATION

^ TRANSMISSION - AODE/4R70W - INTERMITTENT OPERATION - ERRATIC SHIFTS - LOOSE CONNECTOR

FORD:
1992-95 CROWN VICTORIA

LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1992-95 GRAND MARQUIS, TOWN CAR

ISSUE:
On some vehicles, there may be concerns of intermittent transmission operation and/or irregular shift points. This may be caused by a connector not being fully seated from the assembly process.

ACTION:
Locate the connector and ensure it is fully seated. Refer to the following Service Details.

SERVICE DETAILS

Connector C-101 (Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis) or Connector C-110 (Town Car) may not be fully seated, causing intermittent transmission operation. These connectors contain the following circuits:

GRAND MARQUIS CROWN VICTORIA





CONNECTOR C-101, FIGURE 1

TOWN CAR

CONNECTOR C-110, FIGURE 1

^ 12V power supply to the Transmission Shift Solenoids (SS1), (SS2) and the Electronic Pressure Control
^ Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid
^ Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor
^ Output Shaft Speed Sensor
^ Vehicle Speed Sensor Signal Return
^ Transmission Range Sensor
^ Backup Lamps
^ 12V Power To Start
^ Signal Return for OSS, TFT and TR

1. Locate Connector C-101 on the Crown Victoria and Grand Marquis (Figure 1) or Connector C-110 on the Town Car (Figure 1).

2. Ensure this connector is fully seated and in good condition.

3. If the connector is not fully seated, reseat the connector. Ensure there is a proper connection on both mating surfaces.

4. If a concern persists, perform complete On-Board Diagnostics as listed in the appropriate Service Manual.

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
WARRANTY STATUS:
Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage And California Emissions Warranty Coverage For 1995 Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis And Town Car

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
950306A Check Transmission 0.5 Hr.
Electrical Connector C-101
Or C-110 And Road Test Vehicle

DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO. CONDITION CODE
7D307 X2

OASIS CODES: 203000, 203200, 501000, 502000, 504000