Topaz V6-182 3.0L (1992)
Throttle Valve Cable/Linkage: All Technical Service Bulletins
A/T - ATX Harsh/Delayed Shifts At Light or Part Throttle
Article No.
92-3-4
01/29/92
TRANSAXLE - ATX - 3.0L - HARSH OR DELAYED SHIFTS AT LIGHT OR PART THROTTLE
FORD:
1992 TEMPO
LINCOLN-MERCURY: 1992 TOPAZ
ISSUE:
Harsh or delayed shifts may occur at light or part throttle because a misrouted heater hose may interfere with the transaxle TV cable linkage
at the TV lever. This condition gives an incorrect throttle valve position reading to the shifting transmission.
ACTION:
Inspect the heater hose for proper routing and, if necessary, reroute it. Refer to the following service procedure.
Figure 1
1.
Inspect the heater hose for incorrect routing, Figure 1.