E 350 Van V8-7.3L DSL Turbo VIN F (1995)
Torque Converter: All Technical Service Bulletins
A/T - Driveline Vibration W/Converter Engaged
Article No.
03-21-18
10/06/03
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VIBRATION - DRIVELINE RESONANCE/VIBRATION
BETWEEN 1400 AND 2000 RPM WITH CONVERTER
CLUTCH ENGAGED DURING MEDIUM TO HEAVY
THROTTLE CONDITIONS - VEHICLES WITH 7.3L DI
TURBO ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION BUILT PRIOR
TO 11/13/95 (5L13)
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TRANSMISSION - E40D - DRIVELINE
RESONANCE/VIBRATION BETWEEN 1400 AND 2000
RPM WITH CONVERTER CLUTCH ENGAGED
DURING MEDIUM TO HEAVY THROTTLE
CONDITIONS - VEHICLES WITH 7.3L DI TURBO
ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION BUILT PRIOR TO
11/13/95 (5L13)
FORD:
1995-1996 E-350, F-250 CREW CAB, F-350 CREW CAB
Article 96-26-21 is being republished in its entirety as part of a consolidated 7.3L diagnostic aid booklet.
ISSUE
Some vehicles with transmissions built prior to 11/13/95 (5L13) may exhibit a driveline resonance/vibration between 1400 and 2000 RPM with the
torque converter clutch engaged. This may be caused by the torque converter.
ACTION
Prior to torque converter replacement, refer to the following Service Procedure for details to verify conditions.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1.
Verify the resonance/vibration does not occur in neutral and is most noticeable between 1400 and 2000 RPM with the converter clutch engaged
during medium to heavy throttle conditions. Also watch for the vibration to diminish at engine speeds lower than 1400 and higher than 2000 RPM.
If the concern meets all of these conditions and the transmission has a built date prior to 11/13/95 (5L13), replace the torque converter. Refer to
the appropriate Service Manual for removal and installation procedures.
2.
If the vibration concerns do not meet the conditions, check for non-factory installed items that could affect driveline and verify proper installation.
Also refer to the appropriate Service Manual, Section 05-00 for diagnosis and testing.
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OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
SUPERSEDES: 96-26-21
WARRANTY STATUS: INFORMATION ONLY
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