Sable V6-3.0L VIN U (1999)
Clutch: All Technical Service Bulletins
A/T - AAX4S/AX4N No Reverse Engagement
Article No.
99-7-6
04/19/99
TRANSAXLE - AX4S/AX4N - NO REVERSE
ENGAGEMENT - VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH
2/22/1999
FORD:
1999 TAURUS
LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1999 CONTINENTAL, SABLE
LIGHT TRUCK:
1999 WINDSTAR
ISSUE
A no reverse engagement condition may be evident on some vehicles. This may be due to the reverse clutch lip seals becoming sheared/torn during
reverse engagement in extremely cold temperatures.
ACTION
If the no reverse condition was caused by sheared/torn reverse clutch seals, clean and reseal transaxle by referring to the appropriate Service or
Workshop Manual procedure. Discard the reverse clutch seals in the Seal Kit (-7153-) if packaging date on the kit is between August 25, 1998 (082598)
and February 26, 1999 (022699). Install revised reverse clutch piston Outer Lip Seal (XF1Z-7D403-AA) and Inner Lip Seal (XF1Z-7D404-AA). Seal
kits with a packing date of March 1, 1999 (030199) or later will contain the revised reverse clutch piston seal.
PART NUMBER
PART NAME
XF1Z-7D403-AA
Outer Lip Sea!
XF1Z-7D4O4-AA
Inner Lip Seal
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
WARRANTY STATUS: INFORMATION ONLY
OASIS CODES: 501000, 502000, 503000, 504000