A/T - ATX Delayed Engagement: Overview

Article No.
97-15-10

07/21/97

TRANSMISSION - ATX - DELAYED ENGAGEMENT
AFTER VEHICLE HAS BEEN SHUT DOWN FOR
EXTENDED PERIOD - VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH
10/1/96

FORD:
1994-97 ASPIRE

ISSUE:
A delayed transmission engagement after the vehicle has been sitting for an extended period may occur on some vehicles. This may be due to low fluid flow within the torque converter.

ACTION:
Install the Check Ball and Seat Assembly Service Kit for 1994-97 vehicles and also replace the Torque Converter for 1994-96 vehicles. Refer to the following Diagnosis and Service Procedure for details.

DIAGNOSIS

1. Verify customer concern.

2. Check fluid level and condition. If fluid level is incorrect, adjust as necessary before proceeding. If fluid is burnt or discolored, diagnose and repair as per appropriate year Aspire Service Manual.





3. Check line pressure at idle and at stall. Refer to the Service Manual, Section 07-01.

4. If line pressures are out of specification, high or low, diagnose by referring to the Service Manual.

5. If line pressures are within specifications, proceed to Service Procedure.

The Check Ball and Seat Assembly Kit (F4BZ-7K037-AA) consists of the following parts:

^ One (1) Check Ball

^ One (1) Check Ball Seat

^ One (1) Sleeve

^ One (1) Spring

^ One (1) Oil Pan Gasket

PART NUMBER PART NAME

F4BZ-7902-BRM Torque converter

F4BZ-7k037-AA Check Ball And Seat Assembly Kit
XT-2-QDX MERCON(R) III Automatic
Transmission Fluid (ATF)

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE

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

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME

971510A Replace Torque Converter 3.6 Hrs.
And Install Service Kit

971510B Install Service Kit Only 0.9 Hr.

DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
7902 42

OASIS CODES: 503000