Torque Converter - Cleaning and Replacement Guidelines: Overview

Article No.
96-26-12

12/16/96

^ TRANSAXLE - TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES AND TORQUE CONVERTER/TRANSAXLE COOLING SYSTEM CLEANING PROCEDURES - SERVICE TIP

^ TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES AND TORQUE CONVERTER/TRANSMISSION COOLING SYSTEM CLEANING PROCEDURES - SERVICE TIP

FORD:
1985-86 LTD
1985-88 EXP
1985-94 TEMPO
1985-97 CROWN VICTORIA, ESCORT, MUSTANG, THUNDERBIRD
1986-97 TAURUS
1988-93 FESTIVA
1989-97 PROBE
1994-97 ASPIRE
1995-97 CONTOUR

LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1985-86 MARQUIS
1985-87 LN7, LYNX
1985-92 MARK VII
1985-94 TOPAZ
1985-97 CONTINENTAL, COUGAR, GRAND MARQUIS, TOWN CAR
1986-97 SABLE
1987-89 TRACER
1991-94 CAPRI
1991-97 TRACER
1993-97 MARK VIII
1995-97 MYSTIQUE

MERKUR:
1985-89 XR4TI
1988-90 SCORPIO

LIGHT TRUCK:
1985-90 BRONCO II
1985-96 BRONCO
1985-97 ECONOLINE, F-150-350 SERIES, RANGER
1986-97 AEROSTAR
1988-97 F SUPER DUTY
1991-97 EXPLORER
1993-97 VILLAGER
1995-97 WINDSTAR
1997 EXPEDITION, MOUNTAINEER

ISSUE:
Torque converter replacement guidelines and torque converter/transmission (or transaxle) cooling-system cleaning procedures are now available to reduce repeat repairs.

ACTION:
Refer to the following guideline to properly diagnose and service torque converters and to properly clean the torque converter and transmission cooling system using forward flushing/backflushing. For diagnosis, service and cleaning, refer to to the appropriate model/year Service Manual, Sections 07-01, 07-02, 03-03, 307-01, 307-02, or 303-03.

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE

WARRANTY STATUS: INFORMATION ONLY

OASIS CODES: 501000, 502000, 503000, 504000