A/T - 4EAT Harsh 1-2 Upshift: Overview

Article No.
97-7-4

03/31/97

TRANSAXLE - 4EAT - HARSH SHIFT FROM 1ST TO 2ND GEAR - 2.0L (1993 ONLY) AND 2.5L (1993-95) ENGINES

FORD:
1993-95 PROBE

This TSB article is being republished in its entirety to revise the service procedure and part number application.

ISSUE:
A harsh shift when shifting from 1st to 2nd gear, at normal operating temperatures, may be felt on some vehicles. This may be caused by a higher than normal control pressure passing through the main control separator plate.

ACTION:
Replace the main control separator plate, Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) solenoid and the line pressure solenoid with a revised plate and solenoids. Refer to the following Diagnostic and Repair Procedures for details.





Parts Block

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE

SUPERSEDES: 97-5-8

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

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME

970704A Remove And Install Main 1.9 Hrs.
Control, Replace Separator
Plate, Torque Converter
Clutch (TCC) Solenoid And
Line Pressure Solenoid

DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
7A008 30

OASIS CODES: 501000, 504000