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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1992TAURUS V6-182 3.0L DOHC SHOREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTTRANSMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMSTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINSCUSTOMER INTERESTA/T - AXODE SHIFT CONCERNS/POSSIBLE DTC
1992 Ford Taurus V6-182 3.0L DOHC SHO
A/T - AXODE Shift Concerns/Possible DTC
1992 Ford Taurus V6-182 3.0L DOHC SHOSECTION A/T - AXODE Shift Concerns/Possible DTC
Article No.
94-10-12
05/18/94
^ TRANSMISSION - AXODE - MANUAL LEVER POSITION/TRANSMISSION RANGE (MLP/TR) SENSOR CONTAMINATED BY WATER
^ TRANSMISSION - AXODE - SHIFT CONCERNS AND DIAGNOSTICS TROUBLE CODE (DTC) DISPLAYED
FORD:
1991-92 TAURUS
LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1991-92 CONTINENTAL, SABLE
ISSUE:
Various shift concerns and a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) may be caused by water entry into the vehicle harness connector and MLP/TR Sensor.
ACTION:
Validate the concern and, if necessary, install a MLP/TR Sensor Service Kit. Refer to the following procedure for service details.
1. Confirm the shift concern.
2. Perform normal On-Board Diagnostics.
3. Inspect the MLP/TR Sensor for water contamination.
4. If signs of water entry are present and a DTC has been set, replace the 1992 MLP/TR Sensor and the vehicle harness connector with a 1993 MLP/TR Sensor Service Kit (F2DZ-7A247-A). Refer to Instruction Sheet # 6586A, included in the kit, for installation instructions.
Each model dependent MLP/TR Sensor Service Kit (F2DZ-7A247-A) contains one each of the following components:
^ MLP/TR Sensor
^ Connector Assembly
^ "Red" Pin Separator Plate
^ 6 Pin Grommet
^ Instruction Sheet # 6586A
PART NUMBER PART NAME CLASS
F2DZ-7A247-A MLP/TR Sensor Service Kit A
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
WARRANTY STATUS:
Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
941012A Replace MLP/TR Sensor 0.7 Hr.
And Connector
DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO. CONDITION CODE
7A247 97
OASIS CODES:
501000, 502000, 503000, 503300, 504000
94-10-12
05/18/94
^ TRANSMISSION - AXODE - MANUAL LEVER POSITION/TRANSMISSION RANGE (MLP/TR) SENSOR CONTAMINATED BY WATER
^ TRANSMISSION - AXODE - SHIFT CONCERNS AND DIAGNOSTICS TROUBLE CODE (DTC) DISPLAYED
FORD:
1991-92 TAURUS
LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1991-92 CONTINENTAL, SABLE
ISSUE:
Various shift concerns and a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) may be caused by water entry into the vehicle harness connector and MLP/TR Sensor.
ACTION:
Validate the concern and, if necessary, install a MLP/TR Sensor Service Kit. Refer to the following procedure for service details.
1. Confirm the shift concern.
2. Perform normal On-Board Diagnostics.
3. Inspect the MLP/TR Sensor for water contamination.
4. If signs of water entry are present and a DTC has been set, replace the 1992 MLP/TR Sensor and the vehicle harness connector with a 1993 MLP/TR Sensor Service Kit (F2DZ-7A247-A). Refer to Instruction Sheet # 6586A, included in the kit, for installation instructions.
Each model dependent MLP/TR Sensor Service Kit (F2DZ-7A247-A) contains one each of the following components:
^ MLP/TR Sensor
^ Connector Assembly
^ "Red" Pin Separator Plate
^ 6 Pin Grommet
^ Instruction Sheet # 6586A
PART NUMBER PART NAME CLASS
F2DZ-7A247-A MLP/TR Sensor Service Kit A
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
WARRANTY STATUS:
Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
941012A Replace MLP/TR Sensor 0.7 Hr.
And Connector
DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO. CONDITION CODE
7A247 97
OASIS CODES:
501000, 502000, 503000, 503300, 504000
RENDER: 1.0x
NO RELATED
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.