Ranger 2WD V6-171 2.8L (1983)
Shift Linkage: All Technical Service Bulletins
A/T - Shift Linkage Update
Article No. 83-19-16
TRANSMISSION - AUTOMATIC - C3
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DEVIATION LEVEL SHIFT LINKAGE COMPONENTS (2.8L ENGINE ONLY)
LIGHT TRUCKS 1983 RANGER
Figure 15
Approximately 250 units built in the month of January, 1983 had the shift linkage modified in production on an interim basis to eliminate the potential
for shift rod contact/noise with the V6 engine bellcrank mounting bracket during engine rev-up/powertrain roll (Figure 15).
Figure 16
If the interim shift rod (with the ground off pilot tip) and bellcrank require disassembly, attempts to reassemble these parts will result in damage to the
plastic snap grommet and could result in inconsistent pivot/joint function. Therefore, a pre-assembled rod and bellcrank (E3TZ-7A185-H) must be
installed in place of the interim shift rod and bellcrank when the original linkage is disassembled for service work (Figure 16).
