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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1991TAURUS L, 4D SEDAN, 3.8 4REPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)TRANSMISSIONAUTOMATIC TRANSOVERHAUL - ATX/FLC
1991 Ford Taurus L, 4D Sedan, 3.8 4
Overhaul - ATX/FLC
1991 Ford Taurus L, 4D Sedan, 3.8 4SECTION Overhaul - ATX/FLC
- Application
- Identification
- Description
- Lubrication & Adjustments
- On-Vehicle Service
- Trouble Shooting
- Preliminary Inspection
- Symptoms
- No Forward Or Reverse
- Harsh Engagement
- No Forward Drive, Reverse Okay
- No Reverse Drive Or Chatters In Reverse, Forward Okay
- Slips In 1st Gear In "D"
- Slips In 2nd Gear
- Starts Off In 2nd Or 3rd
- Shifts Points Incorrect
- No Upshift In "D" At Any Speed
- No Forced Downshifts
- Engine Flare Up On Downshift
- No Engine Braking In Low Or Second
- Mushy Or Rough 1-2 Shift
- Rough 2-3 Shift, 1-2 Shift Okay
- Slow Initial Engagement
- Shifts 1-3 In "D"
- Noise Present During All Drive Ranges
- No Forward Gears, Reverse Okay
- Binds In Reverse, Okay In Forward Gear
- Binds In Reverse, Goes Forward In Neutral
- No Reverse, Forward Gears Okay
- No Upshifts
- Erratic 2-3 Shift Or 2-3 Shift Flare
- Neutral Condition On 2-3 Shift
- 2-3-2-3 Shuttle Shift
- Sensitive 3-2 Downshifts
- Chatter Or Shudder Coming To Stop
- No 2-3 Upshift
- Clutch & Brake Band Applications
- Testing
- Removal & Installation
- Transaxle Disassembly
- Component Disassembly & Reassembly
- Transaxle Reassembly
- Torque Specifications
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.