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March 1, 1999 Service bulletin

Concerns with the reverse clutch lip seals becoming ripped / torn during reverse engagement resulting in...

Ford technical service bulletin 12533 for 1999 Ford Taurus, 1999 Ford Windstar and 1999 Mercury Sable and others.

Bulletin number
12533
Component
Power train: clutch assembly
Summary
Concerns with the reverse clutch lip seals becoming ripped / torn during reverse engagement resulting in no reverse or intermittent no reverse engagement during extreme cold temperatures. Tt

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