LS V6-3.0L DOHC VIN S (2000)
Fluid Filter - A/T: All Technical Service Bulletins
A/T - Filter Improperly Installed (Stall/Engagement)
Article No.
00-18-5
09/04/00
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Stall - Vehicles built 3/15/1999 through 11/11/1999 equipped with 5R55N transmission
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Transmission-5R55N-No engagement- vehicles built 3/15/1999 through 11/11/1999
Lincoln: 2000 LS
ISSUE
On some vehicles the transmission fluid filter may be installed improperly during manufacturing and/or after servicing. This may result in the vehicle
exhibiting engine stalling at idle and/or no transmission engagement.
ACTION
Follow normal diagnosis as found in the Workshop Manual to insure that no other symptoms or conditions exist. If no other conditions exists refer to the
following Service Procedure for details.
Service Procedure
Using the LS Workshop Manual procedure, Section 307-01 for Fluid Pan, Gasket and Filter, found under In-Vehicle Service, drain the transmission fluid
.
NOTE:
Do not drain the fluid from the torque converter.
1.
Remove the fluid pan and gasket.
