A/T - No 2nd, 3rd Gear/No Engine Braking/DTC's Set

Article No.
03-22-10

11/10/03

TRANSMISSION - 4R44E - 4R55E - 5R44E - 5R55E -
LOW LINE PRESSURE READING AT WIDE OPEN
THROTTLE (WOT) - POSSIBLE DIAGNOSTIC
TROUBLE CODES P0732, P0733, P1762 - VEHICLES
BUILT BEFORE 12/1/2001

FORD:
1995-2001 EXPLORER
1995-2002 RANGER
1996-1997 AEROSTAR
2000-2002 EXPLORER SPORT
2001-2002 EXPLORER SPORT TRAC

MERCURY:
1997-2001 MOUNTAINEER

This article supersedes TSB's 03-11-9, 02-13-8 and 02-08-2 to update the model coverage.

ISSUE

Some vehicles built prior to 12/1/2001 may exhibit the following shift and engagement conditions:

^ No 2nd Gear

^ No 3rd Gear

^ No Engine Braking In Manual 1st.

Out of specification pressures controlled by the transmission main control valve body separator plate may be the cause.

ACTION

Verify the condition, the main control valve body separator plate may need to be updated to the latest level. Refer to the following Service Procedure for details.
SERVICE PROCEDURE





CAUTION
A NEW SEPARATOR 7Z490 MUST BE USED WHEN INSTALLING THE SPECIAL SERVICE KIT 7M203 OR ADDITIONAL TRANSMISSION DAMAGE MAY OCCUR. REFER TO THE PARTS APPLICATION CHART IN THIS ARTICLE FOR CORRECT SEPARATOR PLATE PART LISTING.

NOTE
THIS ARTICLE DOES NOT APPLY TO ANY OTHER CONDITIONS OR COMPONENTS THAT MAY CAUSE SIMILAR SYMPTOMS AND IS ONLY WRITTEN TO COVER THESE SPECIFIC CONDITIONS.

NOTE
AN IN-LINE SERVICE FILTER IS NOT REQUIRED TO BE ADDED OR REPLACED FOR THIS TSB.

1. Verify that one or more of the following conditions exist.

^ Low Line Pressure While In Drive At WOT

^ No 2nd And/Or No 3rd Gear

^ No Engine Braking In Manual 1st

^ DTC P0732, P0733 Or P1762

2. Install kit (3L5Z-7M203-JA) to update the main control valve body assembly, refer to the installation procedures found in the kit.

3. Reinstall the main control by continuing to follow the installation steps listed in the Workshop Manual, in-vehicle service, main control valve body.

4. After completing the procedure, verify the condition has been corrected.

5. Clear all DTCs.





Parts Block

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE

SUPERSEDES: 03-11-9, 02-13-8 02-08-2

WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME

032210A Replace Separator Plate 2.8 Hrs.
And Update Main Control
Valve Body (Includes Time
To Remove And Install
Main Control Valve Body
And Diagnosis)

DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
D100 D8





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