A/T - AXODE Do Not Service Tag Instuctions

Article No.
92-18-8

08/26/92

TRANSAXLE - AXODE - "DO NOT SERVICE TAG" - SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO 6/30/93 - SHO (AX4S) TRANSAXLE MODELS

FORD:
1993 TAURUS





ISSUE:
The AXODE-SHO automatic transaxles will be installed in the 1993 Taurus SHO, starting in October, 1992. About 23,000 of these transaxles have an orange "DO NOT SERVICE" tag on the lower oil pan, Figure 1. The orange tag refers to this TSB and provides a toll-free telephone number for further service direction.

ACTION:
Prior to June 30, 1993, do not service these orange tagged AXODE-SHO transaxles. Perform the following diagnostic steps, record your findings and then contact Ford Motor Company at... 1-800-821-5046 (All U.S. and Canadian Dealers). After June 30, 1993, follow the established diagnosis and repair procedures.

1. Check transaxle fluid level. If low, fill to proper level and check for a leak. If a leak is the only concern, call the toll free number prior to repair.

2. Check harness connectors for proper installation at the Manual Lever Position Sensor (MLPS), Turbine Speed Sensor (TSS), Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) and transaxle top connector.

3. Perform Quick Test, using the Super Star II tester. Record all codes.

4. Perform required pin point test in the PC/ED (Powertrain Operation/Emission Diagnosis) Manual for any fault codes found and repair all non-transaxle codes.

5. Install transmission tester (Rotunda 007-00085) and follow the appropriate tester instructions to confirm that concern is internal to the transaxle.

6. If the transaxle requires service, call toll-free 1-800-821-5046.

NOTE:
DO NOT SERVICE ANY TRANSAXLE CONCERNS BEFORE CALLING THIS NUMBER

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES:
NONE

WARRANTY STATUS:
INFORMATION ONLY

OASIS CODES:
501000, 502000, 503000, 503300, 504000, 510000, 597997