Econoline E350 1 Ton V8-5.4L Prop SOHC VIN Z (1998)
Torque Converter: All Technical Service Bulletins
A/T - Torque Converter Access Plug Dislodges
Article No.
02-21-1
10/28/02
TRANSMISSION - 4R100/E4OD - TORQUE
CONVERTER ACCESS EXTERNAL DUST PLUG MAY
BECOME DISLODGED
FORD:
1989-1996 BRONCO
1989-1997 F SUPER DUTY
1989-1998 F-250 LD, F-53 MOTORHOME
1989-2003 E SERIES, F-150
1997-2003 EXPEDITION
1999-2003 SUPER DUTY F SERIES, SUPER DUTY F-53 STRIPPED CHAS.
2000-2003 EXCURSION
LINCOLN:
1998-2003 NAVIGATOR
2002-2003 BLACKWOOD
ISSUE
Some vehicles equipped with the E4OD/4R100 transmission may exhibit the torque converter external access dust plug dislodging and falling out during
severe duty use. This may be caused by a combination of stack up tolerance, material shrinkage over time and loading being applied to the plug during
usage or cleaning of the underside of the vehicle.
ACTION
Obtain new plug (E9TZ-7N171-A) and apply 1/4" bead of silicone sealant around entire perimeter of part and install plug into transmission case. The
silicone is to be applied in the groove of the part such that when it is installed, the sealant will till any gaps between the transmission case and the plug.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1.
Obtain service part E9TZ-7N171-A, F7TZ-19554-AA and general purpose degreaser such as Motorcraft Brake Parts Cleaner, PM-4.
2.
Clean transmission case casting in the area of the plug using general purpose degreaser making sure the area is free from grease and other
contaminants.
3.
Apply a 1/4" bead of silicone sealant F7TZ-19554-AA to plug E9TZ-7N171-A making sure that the groove in the plug is filled with silicone
sealant.
4.
Immediately install plug into the transmission case casting smoothing out any overflow that may occur during installation.
PART NUMBER
PART NAME
PM-4
Motorcraft Brake Parts Cleaner
E9TZ-7N171-A
Plug - Converter Access
F7TZ-19554-AA
Ultra Silicone Sealant
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage
OPERATION
DESCRIPTION
TIME
022101A
Install Torque Converter
0.2 Hr.
Access External Dust Plug
- 1989-1996 Bronco,
1989-1997 F-150, F250LD,
F-Super Duty, E-Series,
