A/T - 4EAT Delayed Engagement

Article No.
97-15-11

07/21/97

TRANSAXLE - 4EAT - DELAYED ENGAGEMENT FROM "PARK" TO "REVERSE" AND/OR "PARK" TO "DRIVE" - AT AMBIENT TEMPERATURES OF 0 DEGREES CELSIUS (32 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT AND ABOVE

FORD:
1995-97 ESCORT

LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1995-97 TRACER

ISSUE:
Some vehicles may exhibit an engagement delay when shifting the vehicle from "Park" to "Reverse" and/or "Drive" at initial driveaway. This may be caused by transaxle fluid draining from the torque converter while the vehicle is parked for more than 12 hours.

ACTION:
Install a revised valve body to reduce the possibility of fluid draining back from the torque converter. Refer to the following Service Procedure for details.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

NOTE:
THIS TSB ARTICLE DOES NOT APPLY TO VEHICLES PARKED FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME (3 DAYS OR MORE).

1. Verify the transaxle fluid level is within specification at normal operating temperature with the engine running.

2. Turn the engine off and wait a minimum of 5 minutes and record the fluid level while on a flat surface. Park the vehicle overnight. Recheck the oil level with the engine off. If the oil level rises 30 mm or more, verify the concern at initial engagement.

3. If the concern is present, replace the valve body with revised Valve Body (F7CZ-7A100-AA). Refer to the appropriate Escort/Tracer Service Manual.

PART NUMBER PART NAME

F7CZ-7A100-AA Valve Body

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE

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

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME

971511A Replace Valve Body 1.4 Hrs.

DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
7A100 16

OASIS CODES: 503000, 504000