Sable V6-183 3.0L DOHC VIN S MFI (1997)
Technical Service Bulletin # 962612
Date: 961216
Torque Converter - Cleaning and Replacement Guidelines
Article No.
96-26-12
12/16/96
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TRANSAXLE - TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES AND TORQUE CONVERTER/TRANSAXLE COOLING SYSTEM
CLEANING PROCEDURES - SERVICE TIP
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TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES AND TORQUE CONVERTER/TRANSMISSION COOLING
SYSTEM CLEANING PROCEDURES - SERVICE TIP
FORD:
1985-86 LTD
1985-88 EXP
1985-94 TEMPO
1985-97 CROWN VICTORIA, ESCORT, MUSTANG, THUNDERBIRD
1986-97 TAURUS
1988-93 FESTIVA
1989-97 PROBE
1994-97 ASPIRE
1995-97 CONTOUR
LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1985-86 MARQUIS
1985-87 LN7, LYNX
1985-92 MARK VII
1985-94 TOPAZ
1985-97 CONTINENTAL, COUGAR, GRAND MARQUIS, TOWN CAR
1986-97 SABLE
1987-89 TRACER
1991-94 CAPRI
1991-97 TRACER
1993-97 MARK VIII
1995-97 MYSTIQUE
MERKUR:
1985-89 XR4TI
1988-90 SCORPIO
LIGHT TRUCK:
1985-90 BRONCO II
1985-96 BRONCO
1985-97 ECONOLINE, F-150-350 SERIES, RANGER
1986-97 AEROSTAR
1988-97 F SUPER DUTY
1991-97 EXPLORER
1993-97 VILLAGER
1995-97 WINDSTAR
1997 EXPEDITION, MOUNTAINEER
ISSUE:
Torque converter replacement guidelines and torque converter/transmission (or transaxle) cooling-system cleaning procedures are now available to
reduce repeat repairs.
ACTION:
Refer to the following guideline to properly diagnose and service torque converters and to properly clean the torque converter and transmission cooling
system using forward flushing/backflushing. For diagnosis, service and cleaning, refer to to the appropriate model/year Service Manual, Sections 07-01,
07-02, 03-03, 307-01, 307-02, or 303-03.
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
WARRANTY STATUS: INFORMATION ONLY
