Exhibiting a higher than expected engine RPM (FLARE) and harsh bump on the 3-2 torque demand down shift at...
Ford technical service bulletin 984986 for 1996 Ford Taurus and 1996 Mercury Sable.
- Bulletin number
- 984986
- Component
- Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter
- Summary
- Exhibiting a higher than expected engine RPM (flare) and harsh bump on the 3-2 torque demand down shift at light throttle (tip in) 16-24 km/h (10-15 MPH). Tt
Owners of these vehicles have filed 252 complaints in the transmission category.
Vehicles covered
- Ford Taurus 1996 1996
- Mercury Sable 1996 1996
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