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#640 of 2986 Steven 1953..a tranny TSB... it might help ?? by frey44

Feb 03, 2003 (9:40 pm)

A/T - Slipping Shifts/Delayed Engagements/DTC's Set
Article No.
02-13-8
 
07/08/02
TRANSMISSION - 4R44E - 4R55E - 5R44E - 5R55E -
LOW LINE PRESSURE READING AT WIDE OPEN
THROTTLE (WOT) - SLIPPING SHIFTS AND/OR
DELAYED ENGAGEMENTS - POSSIBLE DIAGNOSTIC
TROUBLE CODES P0732, P0733, P1762 SET -
VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 12/1/2001
 
FORD:
1995-2001 EXPLORER
1995-2002 RANGER
1996-1997 AEROSTAR
1999-2002 EXPLORER SPORT
2001-2002 EXPLORER SPORT TRAC
 
MERCURY:
1997-2001 MOUNTAINEER
 
Article 02-8-2 is being republished in its entirety to update the DTC codes, build dates and to update the Service Procedure.
 
ISSUE
 
Some vehicles built prior to 12/1/2001 may exhibit the following shift and engagement conditions:
^ Low line pressure readings while in DRIVE at
WOT
 
^ No 2nd gear
 
^ No 3rd gear
 
^ No engine braking in Manual 1st
 
^ Slipping shifts and/or delayed engagements
 
^ DTCs P0732, P0733 or P1762 may be present
 
This may be caused by improper pressures controlled by the Transmission Main Control assembly.
 
ACTION
 
If the conditions described are verified, the Main Control may need to be updated to the latest level or completely replaced. Refer to the following Service Procedure for details.
 
SERVICE PROCEDURE
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.
 
Verify that one or more of the following conditions exist:
^ Low line pressure while in Drive at WOT
 
^ Slipping/delayed shifts
 
^ Slipping/delayed engagements
 
^ No 2nd and/or No 3rd gear
 
^ No engine braking in Manual 1st
 
^ OD Band failed OFF
 
^ DTC P0732, P0733 or P1762 set
 
1. Verify that one of the conditions listed above exist with the vehicle.
 
2. If the condition exists, drain the transmission fluid from the pan.
 
3. Remove the fluid pan and fluid pan gasket, discard the gasket. Refer to Workshop Manual, In-Vehicle Service, Fluid Pan And Gasket Procedure.
 
4. Inspect the fluid in pan for major contamination.
 
a. If major contamination IS present, refer to Procedure A, to replace the Main Control Assembly.
 
b. If major contamination is NOT present, refer to Procedure B, to Update the Main Control Assembly.
 
5. After completing procedure A or B, verify the condition has been corrected.
 
6. Clear all DTCs.
 
Procedure A:
 
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1. If major contamination is present, follow normal Workshop Manual procedures to repair internal transmission damage. If the transmission is repaired remember that the the Main Control (7A100), Fluid Pan Gasket (7A191) and Fluid Filter (7A098) must be replaced. Refer to the application chart for the correct Main Control assembly to use.
 
Procedure B:
CAUTION A NEW SEPARATOR PLATE 7A008 OR 7Z490 MUST BE USED WHEN INSTALLING THE SPECIAL SERVICE KIT 7M203 OR ADDITIONAL TRANSMISSION DAMAGE MAY OCCUR.
 
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1. To UPDATE the main control to the new level, follow the steps listed in the Service Kit 1L5Z-7M203-JA (ALL KIT CONTENTS MUST BE USED). A new separator plate (7A008 or 7Z490), upper/lower separator plate gaskets (7C155 and 7D100 used only with a 7A008 plate), fluid pan gasket (7A191), and a fluid filter (7A098) must be used. ALL NEW PARTS MUST BE USED. Refer to Parts Application Chart for parts selection.
 
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2. Install the Special Service Tools 307-333 and 307-334 (1 each) onto the main control (Figure 1).
 
3. Install a new service Separator Plate (refer to chart), make sure that the new plate has hole # 50 deleted, install the three (3) screw and tighten to 7 N.m (62 Lb-in).
 
4. Install a new separator plate to case gasket (7C155) if installing the 7A008 style separator plate. DO NOT INSTALL a 7C155 GASKET IF USING A 7Z490 Separator Plate.
 
5. Remove the special service tools.
 
6. Continue to follow the assembly steps as found in the assembly of sub-assembled, main control valve body.
 
7. Reinstall the main control by continuing to follow the Installation steps listed in the Workshop Manual, In-Vehicle Service, Fluid Pan And Gasket Procedure.
 
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LABOR OPERATION CLAIMING CHART
 
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Parts Block
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: 02-83
SUPERSEDES: 02-8-2
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage
 
DEALER CODING
 
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
7A100 42
 
OASIS CODES: 501000, 502000, 503000

#641 of 2986 Vent control by haspelbein

Feb 04, 2003 (8:59 am)

I own a '97 Ranger 2wd with 2.3L 4-cyl engine. Last Friday, the control that directs the flow of air for the interior is stuck to the defrost position.
I can turn the switch, and the compressor and the A/C will function accordingly, but the flow of air is always directed to the windshield.
 
Looking at my Haynes manual, it seems that the Rangers up to '94 used blades (connected to the control by cables) to control the airflow. The manual does not give much information for models '95 and newer. I can only tell from the schematics, that the the switch seems to be electric. (But I have not idea what the expected output is supposed to be.)
 
Any idea where I should be able to get more information, so that I can start troubleshooting ?
 
Thanks a lot,
Martin

#642 of 2986 Fuel Tank Overfill by shotokanranger

Feb 04, 2003 (6:19 pm)

I own a 1993 Ford Ranger XLT SuperCab. I have found that when I fill the gas tank that it overfills from underneath the bed. I can't figure out what it could be because it is not coming up the fill hose. Any help would be appreiciated.

#643 of 2986 Rangertime & Bolivar: Don't use WD40 as a lube by rickc5

Feb 05, 2003 (1:24 pm)

It contains some sort of vegetable oils (like 3-in-1 oil) which tend to get very sticky and gummy over time, as the solvents evaporate. Use silicon spray or electrical contact cleaner to "free up" stuck door switches. Both will lubricate without getting sticky.
 
I use WD40 for cleaning greasy/dirty parts (like bicycle chains), but always follow up with a better lubricant once the parts have been cleaned.

#644 of 2986 response to frey44 by mrsmisha

Feb 05, 2003 (3:20 pm)

Not trying to start anything, but last time I checked the responses about vibrations, you kept talking about the drive shaft, not the torque converter. Could be a slight overlook on my part, but I looked and saw nothing about posting a problem with the torque converter. Have had no problems since the third transmission, but then again, I've been driven the tires off of it and treating it like my old 1990 F250 that I got rid of for the ranger (Stupid Mistake). Maybe the prob. is fixed.

#645 of 2986 WD40 by bolivar

Feb 05, 2003 (9:07 pm)

Yea, I know, everyone bitches about it now-a-days.
 
But, it frees up stuff that's sticking.
 
And maybe a little goop left on it is better than electrical contact cleaner, which is completely solvent and totally evaporates, leaving no lube.
 
And Armorall slimes up stuff. And Rain-X streaks.
 
What did we do before this stuff?

#646 of 2986 2001 Trans Trouble by goldranger

Feb 06, 2003 (12:23 pm)

TO: frey44,
 
Thanks for the transmission TSB, my 2001 4.0l 5sp auto (built 11/00) 25K miles has of late developed a delayed down shift into first gear. Sometime I have come to a complete stop for a second or two and them "klunk" it shifts into first. It up shifts fine and firm. Have removed power to reset the logic circuit but it still does it. What do you think? I still have 11K miles and 14 months of warranty.
Thanks
Goldranger

#647 of 2986 No WD-40 by rangertime

Feb 09, 2003 (5:40 pm)

Thanks for the info rickc5. I'll go back and clean the door switches with some PB Blaster. I heard that was a good product.

#648 of 2986 I don't know about PBBlaster... by bolivar

Feb 10, 2003 (1:18 am)

...it's more a heavy-duty rust-buster.
 
I don't know that I would use it for switch cleaning...

#649 of 2986 Goldranger...about the tranny by frey44

Feb 10, 2003 (12:40 pm)

I am not expert. However, ANY tranny trouble with the Ford automatic troubles must be followed-up within the warrantly period, or you're SOL. IMHO, that "clunk" you describe is similar to a phenomenon I get in my 00 Ranger (XLT 4x4, pushrod shaker motor 4.0) with the 5 speed auto: It will clunk pretty severely when going down a hill SLOWLY and TURNING at the same time..it might be the rearend. {Are you convinced this is not an artifact of the differential's behavior, instead of the tranny ?} However, with my Ranger, it is not a "problem" as such, and never does it any other time. There are a number of Ranger trannies out there that are defective, however, or Ford would have never issued that extensive TSB in the first place. As I have said many times, I like 90% of my Ranger, but it is the 10% that I don't like that will prompt me to sell it this summer ands buy a new, shiny Tundra. At least that way, I'll get my quality Toyota dealer back and ditch this ludicrous "Blue Oval Dealer"..what a JOKE perpetrated upon humanity.

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