A/T - Delayed Shift During 3-2 Downshifts

Article No.
92-26A-4

12/16/92

^ TRANSAXLE - AXODE - DELAYED 3-2 TORQUE DEMAND DOWNSHIFTS

^ TRANSAXLE - AXODE - SHIFTS INTO NEUTRAL DURING 3-2 DOWNSHIFT

FORD:
1991 TAURUS

LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1991 CONTINENTAL, SABLE

ISSUE:
A delayed shift may occur during 3-2 torque demand downshifts, or "Kickdown". This concern may also be described as the transaxle shifting into neutral during the 3-2 downshift. This occurs because the spring retainer clip between the pull-in control valve and the 3-2 timing valve has separated into two pieces.

ACTION:
Install a new, more durable, spring retainer clip (F1DZ-7F194-A). Refer to the following procedure for service details.





1. Remove the main control and dissemble the lube control valve, Figure 1.

2. Remove the spring retainer clip.

3. If the clip has broken, make sure that all pieces are removed.

4. Install a new spring retainer clip (F1DZ-7F194-A).

5. Complete the service details described in the 1991 Taurus/Sable and Continental Shop Manuals, Section 17-15.

PART NUMBER PART NAME CLASS

F1DZ-7F194-A Spring Retainer Clip C

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
SUPERSEDES: 91-19-8

WARRANTY STATUS:
Eligible Under Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage, Basic Warranty Coverage, Powertrain Warranty Coverage

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
926AO4A Install Retainer Clip 2.0 Hr.

DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO. CONDITION CODE
7F194 01

OASIS CODES:
502000, 504000