A/T - CD4E High Engine RPM On 3 rd - 4th Gear Upshift

Article No.
96-14-11

07/01/96

TRANSAXLE - CD4E - ENGINE RPM ABOVE
EXPECTED LEVELS DURING 3-4 UPSHIFT AT LIGHT
TO MODERATE THROTTLE - HIGH IMPEDANCE TCC
SOLENOIDS - CONTOUR, MYSTIQUE AND 2.0L PROBE

FORD:
1995 CONTOUR, PROBE

LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1995 MYSTIQUE

This TSB is being republished in its entirety to list the parts needed for servicing.

ISSUE:
Some 1995 CD4E transaxles built between May 8, 1995 and August 1, 1995 are assembled with high impedance solenoid bodies. These solenoid bodies are identified by a natural/beige color connector and contain a high impedance Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) solenoid with a 12.5-19.0 ohm resistance. Previous solenoid bodies are identified by a black connector and contain low impedance TCC solenoids with a 1.0-2.0 ohm resistance. Some of these vehicles may experience a higher than normal rpm during the 3-4 shift at light to moderate acceleration due to the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) calibration for the TCC solenoid.

ACTION:
If service is required on a CD4E transaxle built between May 8, 1995 and August 1, 1995 containing a high impedance solenoid body with higher than normal rpms during the 3-4 shift, replace with a Low Impedance Solenoid (F3RZ-7G391-A) which should reduce the possibility of higher than expected engine rpms during the 3-4 shift.

1995 vehicles built with a low impedance solenoid body which require service to the solenoid body and/or main control assembly must be serviced with a low impedance solenoid body and main control assembly.

The 1995 and prior 2.0L Probe can be serviced with either a low impedance solenoid body or a high impedance solenoid body.

CAUTION:
DO NOT SERVICE THE 1996 MODEL YEAR AND BEYOND CD4E TRANSAXLES WITH A LOW IMPEDANCE SOLENOID BODY IDENTIFIED WITH A BLACK CONNECTOR. SERVICE ONLY WITH WITH A HIGH IMPEDANCE SOLENOID BODY IDENTIFIED WITH A NATURAL/BEIGE CONNECTOR.

PART NUMBER PART NAME

F3RZ-7G391-A Low Impedance Solenoid Body

F3RZ-7A100-A Main Control Assembly - Low
Impedance

F6RZ-7G391-A High Impedance Solenoid Body
F6RZ-7A100-A Main control Assembly - High
Impedance

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE

SUPERSEDES: 95-12-5

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

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME

961411A Replace Main Control 2.3 Hrs.
Body

DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
7A100 92

OASIS CODES: 501000, 504000