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A/T - E4OD Harsh 1-2 Upshift On Light Throttle

Article No.
97-23-14

11/10/97

TRANSMISSION - E4OD - HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT ON
LIGHT THROTTLE - VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.4L
ENGINE BUILT THROUGH 8/16/97

LIGHT TRUCK:
1997 ECONOLINE

This TSB article is being republished in its entirety to correct the part numbers listed in the Step 2 and in the Parts Block.

CALIBRATION:
7-46K-R10, 7-46Q-R10, 7-74C-R07, 7-74S-R07, 7-74T-R07, 7-74U-R10, 7-74V-R10

WARNING:
THIS MODIFICATION IS AUTHORIZED ONLY FOR THE LISTED ENGINE. PERFORMING THIS MODIFICATION ON OTHER ENGINE CALIBRATIONS IS UNAUTHORIZED AND COULD CREATE LIABILITY UNDER APPLICABLE FEDERAL OR LOCAL LAWS.

ISSUE:
Some vehicles may exhibit a harsh 1-2 upshift during light throttle. This may be caused by the high capacity of the intermediate clutch.

ACTION:
Install new intermediate clutch friction plates and accumulator body and reprogram the Powertrain Control Module (PCM). The new friction plates change the friction coefficient and, combined with the revised PCM calibration, should result in an improved 1-2 upshift. Refer to the following Service Procedure for details.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

1. Perform normal diagnostics as outlined in the 1997 Econoline Workshop Manual and service as required.





2. If the concern is still present and the vehicle was built before 8/16/97, install new intermediate clutch Friction Plates (F75Z-7B1 64-BA) and Accumulator Body (F75Z-7G422-AA) and reprogram the PCM. Refer to the PCM Application Chart for correct PCM and calibration usage.

NOTE:
REGIONAL APPROVAL MUST BE OBTAINED WHEN IT IS NECESSARY TO REPLACE THE PCM. EMERGENCY ORDERS ONLY WILL BE FILLED BECAUSE SHELF STOCK OF PCMs ARE LIMITED.

3. Follow all normal service procedures as outlined in the Workshop Manual for transmission disassembly and reassembly.





Obtain an Authorized Modification Decal (FPS 8262 - obtainable through DOES II, 25/pkg) and list the date, dealer number, and summary of modifications performed. Select a prominent place adjacent to the Vehicle Emission Control Information Decal suitable for installing the Authorized Modifications Decal. Clean the area, install the decal, and cover it with a clear plastic decal shield.

PART NUMBER PART NAME

P7UZ-12A650-PF Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
F7UZ-12A650-RF Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
F7UZ-12A650-UF Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
F7UZ-12A650-VF Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
F7UZ-12A650-SF Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
F7UZ-12A650-TF Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
F7UZ-12A650-ADF Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
F75Z-7B164-BA Friction Plates
F75Z-7G422-AA Accumulator Body

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE

SUPERSEDES: 97-22-14

WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME

972314A Replace Intermediate 5.9 Hrs.
Clutch Friction Plates And
Accumulator Body And
Reprogram Powertrain
Control Module (PCM) -
Includes Time To Remove
And Install Transmission,
Mount Transmission To
Fixture And Post Repair
Road Test

972314B Replace Intermediate 6.3 Hrs.
Clutch Friction Plates And
Accumulator Body And
Replace Powertrain Control
Module (PCM) - Includes
Time To Remove And
Install Transmission, Mount
Transmission To Fixture
And Post Repair Road
Test

972314C Extra Time To Clean, 0.1 Hr.
Inspect And Reuse Pan
Gasket - Do Not Use If
Pan Gasket Is Being
Replaced

DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
RECAL 42

OASIS CODES: 501000, 504000