Econoline E350 1 Ton V8-5.4L Prop SOHC VIN Z (1998)
Transmission Cooler: Technical Service Bulletins
A/T - Cooler Flushing Service Tips
Article No.
03-14-8
07/21/03
TRANSMISSION - NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER
FLUSHER - SERVICE TIPS
FORD:
1992-1997 CROWN VICTORIA, PROBE, THUNDERBIRD
1992-2003 ESCORT, MUSTANG, TAURUS
1994-1997 ASPIRE
1995-2000 CONTOUR
2000-2003 FOCUS
2002-2003 THUNDERBIRD
1992-1996 BRONCO
1992-1997 AEROSTAR, F SUPER DUTY, F-250 HD, F-350
1992-1999 F-250 LD
1992-2003 ECONOLINE, EXPLORER, F-150, RANGER
1995-2003 WINDSTAR
1997-2003 EXPEDITION
1999-2003 SUPER DUTY F SERIES
2000-2003 EXCURSION
2001-2003 ESCAPE, EXPLORER SPORT TRAC, EXPLORER SPORT
LINCOLN:
1992-1997 TOWN CAR
1992-2002 CONTINENTAL
1993-1998 MARK VIII
2000-2003 LS
1998-2003 NAVIGATOR
2002-2003 BLACKWOOD
2003 AVIATOR
MERCURY:
1992-1997 COUGAR, GRAND MARQUIS
1992-2000 TRACER
1992-2003 SABLE
1995-2000 MYSTIQUE
1999-2002 COUGAR
1993-2002 VILLAGER
1997-2003 MOUNTAINEER
This article supersedes TSB 00-1-5.
ISSUE
The number one cause for repeat transmission repairs is that contamination from the transmission cooler system (lines and tank) will work their way back
into the rebuilt or new transmission. For this reason a new transmission cooler flusher has been released, "Turbo-Tank Heated Cooler Line Flusher"
Rotunda Tool number 22-00001.
ACTION
The transmission cooling system (cooler and lines) MUST be flushed every time the transmission is overhauled or replaced in order to minimize the
likelihood of repeat repairs. The use of this new "Turbo-Tank Heated Cooler Line Flusher" (222-00001) is the most effective way to remove
contamination from its cooling system. Refer to the following Service Procedure and Equipment instructions (supplied with the "Turbo-Tank Heated
Cooler Line Flusher").
SERVICE PROCEDURE
Prior methods of cooler flushing have not obtained the level of cooler cleaning and contaminant removal that is required to prevent repeat repairs. The
"Turbo-Tank Heated Cooler Line Flusher" uses heated Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) and a pulsating action to loosen system contamination.
Previous equipment used solvents to clean & flush coolers, lines and torque-converters. There are 2 issues with this method:
