D-R Accumulator

2004 Ford Econoline E150, Van Cargo, 4.6 WSECTION D-R Accumulator
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Mercury Villager. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

The D-R accumulator cushions the engagement of the Reverse Clutch when the transaxle is shifted from DRIVE(D) to REVERSE(R). The D-R accumulator is located in the main control valve body.

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