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August 1, 1998 Service bulletin

Some vehicles may exhibit an RPM flare on a forced 4/2 downshift

Ford technical service bulletin 4643 for 1996 Ford Thunderbird and 1996 Mercury Cougar.

Bulletin number
4643
Component
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline
Summary
Some vehicles may exhibit an RPM flare on a forced 4/2 downshift. Additionally, the commanded electronic pressure control is at appromately 10 psi. Tt

Owners of these vehicles have filed 86 complaints in the engine category.

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