A/T - 4R70W/AODE DTC's Set/Shift Concerns

Article No.
95-3-13

02/13/95

^ TRANSMISSION - AODE/4R70W - DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES - WATER INTRUSION OF THE MLP/TR SENSOR

^ TRANSMISSION - AODE/4R70W - POSSIBLE WATER INTRUSION INTO THE MLP/TR SENSOR CAUSING SHIFT CONCERNS AND/OR ENGAGEMENT CONCERNS

^ TRANSMISSION - AODE/4R70W - SHIFT CONCERNS AND/OR ENGAGEMENT CONCERNS DUE TO WATER INTRUSION OF THE MLP/TR SENSOR

FORD:
1992-95 CROWN VICTORIA
1994-95 MUSTANG, THUNDERBIRD

LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1992-95 GRAND MARQUIS, TOWN CAR
1993-95 MARK VIII
1994-95 COUGAR

LIGHT TRUCK:
1994-95 E-150, F-150

ISSUE:
Some vehicles may exhibit a shift concern and/or an engagement concern due to water intrusion into the MLP/TR sensor and vehicle harness. There may also be a number of different DTC's along with those concerns.

ACTION:
Replace the MLP/TR sensor and vehicle harness connector if signs of water penetration are evident. Refer to the following procedure for service details.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

1. Verify the customer concern.

2. Perform normal On-Board Diagnostics.

3. Inspect the MLP/TR sensor for signs of water contamination.

4. If water penetration is present and DTC's have been set, replace the MLP/TR sensor and the vehicle harness connector with the TR Sensor Service Kit (F5AZ-7A247-A).

The TR Service Kit contains:
^ One (1) TR Sensor
^ One (1) Connector Assembly
^ One (1) "Red" Pin Separator Plate
^ One (1) 6-Pin Grommet
^ Two (2) 4 mm Spacers
^ Two (2) 8 mm Spacers
^ One (1) Instruction Sheet (I.S. # 6951)

PART NUMBER PART NAME

F5AZ-7A247-A TR Sensor Service Kit

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: 95-2-12
WARRANTY STATUS:
Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage And California Emissions Warranty Coverage For 1995 Crown Victoria And Grand Marquis, Mustang (3.8L), Thunderbird And Cougar (4.6L), And Town Car

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
950313A Perform Diagnostics And 2.0 Hrs.
Replace TR Sensor And
Replace Harness Connector

DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO. CONDITION CODE
7F293 08

OASIS CODES:
206000, 501000, 502000, 503000, 504000,698298