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May 29, 2013 Service bulletin

Ford: a delayed/harsh downshift and long crank to start times commanded in middle of 4-5 or 3-5 upshift...

Ford technical service bulletin TSB-13-5-31 for 2013 Ford Explorer.

Bulletin number
TSB-13-5-31
Component
Power train: automatic transmission
Summary
Ford: a delayed/harsh downshift and long crank to start times commanded in middle of 4-5 or 3-5 upshift and delayed upshifts from 3rd, 4th or 5th gear when temperature is below 21 degrees celsius (70 degrees fahrenheit) for transmission fluid. Model 2013 explorer.

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