PCM - Application/Identification Chart

Article No.
95-5-10

03/13/95

^ POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE - INCORRECT USAGE WILL CAUSE SHIFT CONCERNS OR TRANSAXLE DAMAGE - 3.0L ONLY - SERVICE TIP

^ TRANSAXLE - AX4S OR AX4N - CORRECT PCM USAGE - 3.0L ONLY - SERVICE TIP

FORD:
1994-95 TAURUS

LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1994-95 SABLE

This TSB is being republished in its entirety to include the 1995 model year.

ISSUE:
Powertrain Control Modules (PCM) designed for use in a vehicle equipped with an AX4N transaxle or an AX4S transaxle are not interchangeable.

ACTION:
Read the following statements and refer to the Application Chart for the proper application.

^ If a PCM designed for use in a vehicle equipped with an AX4N transaxle is installed in a vehicle with an AX4S transaxle, TRANSAXLE DAMAGE WILL OCCUR.

^ If a PCM for a vehicle equipped with an AX4S transaxle is installed into a vehicle equipped with an AX4N transaxle, ERRATIC OPERATION WILL OCCUR.

^ The shift solenoid sequencing between the two (2) transaxles (AX4N or AX4S) are different and requires a different PCM for each application.

^ If PCM replacement is required, determine which transaxle (AX4N or AX4S) is installed in the vehicle being serviced.

^ Locate the vehicle certification tag located on the driver's side door pillar.





^ The letter "T" or "L" designates an AX4S transaxle. Refer to Figure 1.

^ The letter "X" designates an AX4N transaxle. Refer to Figure 1.





^ Refer to the PCM Application Chart for the proper PCM usage.





Parts Block

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
SUPERSEDES: 94-19-6
WARRANTY STATUS: INFORMATION ONLY
OASIS CODES: 501000, 502000, 503000, 504000