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January 1, 2005 Service bulletin

Harsh/erratic/slow downshifts or tip-in hesitation -- 6 speed automatic transaxle -- vehicles built before...

Ford technical service bulletin 05245 for 2005-2006 Ford Five Hundred and 2005-2006 Mercury Montego.

Bulletin number
05245
Component
Power train: automatic transmission
Summary
Harsh/erratic/slow downshifts or tip-in hesitation -- 6 speed automatic transaxle -- vehicles built before 10/17/2005. Tt

Owners of these vehicles have filed 317 complaints in the transmission category.

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