A/T - AX4S Do Not Service Tag
Article No.93-16-7
08/04/93
TRANSAXLE - AX4S - SHO ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED AUTOMATIC - "DO NOT SERVICE" TAG - SPECIAL CONTACT INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE 6/30/94
FORD:
1994 TAURUS SHO
ISSUE:
The AX4S-SHO automatic transaxies in 1994 Taurus SHO will have an orange "DO NOT SERVICE" tag on the lower transmission 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, 1994, do not service these tagged AX4S-SHO transaxles. If there is a concern, perform the following diagnostic steps, record your findings and then contact Ford Motor Company at the toll-free number shown below.
1. Check the transaxle fluid.
a. If low, fill to the proper level and check for a leak.
b. If a leak is the only concern, call the toll-free number prior to repair.
2. Check the harness connectors for proper installation at the Manual Lever Position sensor (MLP), Turbine Speed Sensor (TSS), Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) and transaxle top connector.
3. Perform Quick Test, using Rotunda Super Star II Tester, 007-0041B or equivalent. Record all codes.
4. Perform the required pinpoint tests in the Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis Manual for any fault codes found and repair all non-transaxle codes.
5. Install Rotunda Transmission Tester 007-00085 and follow the appropriate tester instructions to verify that the concern is internal to the transaxle.
6. If the transaxle requires service, call toll-free 1-800-821-5046 (All U.S. and Canadian Dealers). Regular operating hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm EST (A recorder is on 24 hours per day.)
NOTE:
DO NOT SERVICE ANY TRANSMISSION CONCERNS BEFORE CALLING THIS TOLL-FREE NUMBER.
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
WARRANTY STATUS:
Eligible Under Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
931607A Check Transmission Fluid 0.2 Hr.
and Service
931607B Check Transmission Fluid 0.5 Hr.
and Check Connectors
931607C Check Transmission Fluid, 0.9 Hr.
Check Connectors and
Perform Quick Test
931607D Check Transmission Fluid, 1.3 Hrs.
Check Connectors, Perform
Quick Test, and Perform
Internal Trans. Test
DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO. CONDITION CODE
7003 08
OASIS CODES:
501000, 502000, 503000, 503300, 504000,510000