Taurus V6-232 3.8L (1989)
Throttle Valve Cable/Linkage: All Technical Service Bulletins
A/T - AXOD Harsh Coasting Downshifts
Article No. 89-23-8
TRANSAXLE - AXOD - HARSH COASTING 3-2 AND 2-1 DOWNSHIFTS ALONG WITH HARSH ENGAGEMENTS
FORD:
1986-90 TAURUS
LINCOLN-MERCURY: 1986-90 SABLE
1988-90 CONTINENTAL
Figure 1
ISSUE:
Harsh drive or reverse engagements along with harsh coasting 3-2 and 2-1 downshifts may be caused by either of the following conditions:
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Low/intermediate servo piston return spring cocked in the bore