Explorer 4WD V8-4.6L VIN W (2002)
Valve Body: Customer Interest
A/T - 5R55W Ticking Noise
Article No.
01-20-7
10/15/01
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NOISE -"TICK" NOISE FROM TRANSMISSION
FRONT OR INTERMEDIATE SERVO COVER AREA -
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5R55W
TRANSMISSION - VEHICLES PRODUCED PRIOR TO 9/6/2001
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TRANSMISSION - 5R55W -"TICK" NOISE FROM
TRANSMISSION FRONT OR INTERMEDIATE SERVO
COVER AREA - VEHICLES PRODUCED PRIOR TO
9/6/2001
FORD:
2002 EXPLORER
MERCURY:
2002 MOUNTAINEER
ISSUE
Some vehicles produced before 9/6/2001 equipped with the 5R55W transmission, may exhibit a tick noise emanating from the Front or Intermediate
Servo Cover. This tick noise is only present at Idle in Park or Neutral.
ACTION
Verify that the condition exists and the noise is emanating from the Front or Intermediate Servo. If so, the Separator Plate 7Z490 or the Main Control
may need to be replaced. Follow the service procedures for the repair.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
This TSB does not apply to any other ticking noises from transmission and vehicle components or locations.
NOTE
DO NOT ADD THE IN-LINE SERVICE FILTER AS LISTED IN THE WORKSHOP MANUAL. THE IN-LINE FILTER IS NOT REQUIRED
TO BE ADDED FOR THIS TSB.
1.
Verify that the condition exists ONLY during the following conditions: - at Idle, - while in Park and Neutral, - with the noise emanating from the
Front or Intermediate Servos.
2.
If the condition exists, drain the transmission fluid from the pan.
3.
Remove the fluid pan and fluid pan gasket (the gasket is reusable).
4.
Inspect the fluid in pan for major contamination. If major contamination is present, the Main Control (7A100) and Fluid Filter will need to be
replaced.
5.
If major contamination is not present, only the Main Control Separating Plate and fluid filter need to be replaced.
6.
To replace ONLY the Main Control (7A100) and Fluid Filter (7A098), follow the steps listed in the Workshop Manual In-Vehicle Service, Main
Control Valve Body, to remove and replace.
7.
To replace ONLY the Main Control Separating Plate (7Z490) and Fluid Filter (7A098), follow the removal steps listed in the Workshop Manual
In-Vehicle Service, Main Control Valve Body.
8.
Once the Main Control Valve Body has been removed, rotate the body so that the separator is up and place on a clean work surface.