A/T Controls - Harsh Shifting/No DTC's Set
TSB 08-24-112/08/08
AISIN TRANSMISSION HARSH SHIFTING - NO
DTCS - MILEAGE ABOVE 20,000 MILES (32,200 KM)
FORD:
2005-2007 Five Hundred
2006-2008 Fusion
LINCOLN:
2006 Zephyr
2007-2008 MKZ
MERCURY:
2005-2007 Montego
2006-2008 Milan
This article supersedes TSB 07-26-9 to update the vehicle applications, Parts List, Service Procedure and remove effected built date.
ISSUE
Some 2005-2007 Five Hundred, Montego, and 2006-2008 Fusion, Milan, 2006 Zephyr and 2007-2008 MKZ vehicles equipped with an Aisin automatic transmission may experience shift concerns when the vehicle mileage gets above 20,000 miles (32,200 km). Shifting concerns are generally noticed during passing maneuvers with transmission at temperatures greater than 212 °F (100 °C) operating temperatures. Symptoms may be present during downshift 5-3 at 35 MPH (56 km/h) and/or 4-3 at 20 MPH (32 km/h) with throttle opening at approximately 50% or greater and include:
^ Harsh shift and/or clunk noise
^ Delayed shift and/or perceived slip/engine flare
ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. If diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) are present in transmission control module (TCM) / powertrain control module (PCM), do not continue with this procedure. Perform normal diagnostics. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 307-01B
2. If no DTCs are present and mileage is below 20,000 miles (32,200 km) reprogram TCM / PCM and retest.
3. If no DTCs are present and vehicle is over 20,000 miles (32,200 km), fluid should be drained and checked for excessive contamination. If fluid is not burnt, the valve body should be replaced and TCM / PCM updated to the latest calibration level. Refer to WSM, Section 307-01B for main control valve body replacement.
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage
IMPORTANT: Warranty coverage limits/policies are not altered by a TSB. Warranty coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part.
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
082401A 2005-2007 Five Hundred, 0.9 Hr.
Montego, 2006-2008
Fusion, Milan, 2006
Zephyr, 2007-2008 MKZ
With Less Than 20,000
Miles (30,187 KM): Check
For DTCs And Reprogram
The PCM/TCM, Includes
Time For Road Test (Do
Not Use With 12650D,
12650D84)
082401B 2005-2007 Five Hundred, 2.2 Hrs.
Montego, 2006-2008
Fusion, Milan, 2006
Zephyr, 2007-2008 MKZ
With More Than 20,000
Miles (30,187 KM): Check
For DTCs, Drain And
Inspect The Transmission
Fluid, Replace The Valve
Body, Reprogram The
PCM/TCM, Includes Time
For Road Test (Do Not
Use With 12650D,
12650D84)
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
7A100 30
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