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April 1, 2001 Service bulletin

Some vehicles equipped with a 3.0L 2 valve engine and AX4N transaxle may exhibit a closed throttle,...

Ford technical service bulletin 14854 for 2000 Ford Taurus and 2000 Mercury Sable.

Bulletin number
14854
Component
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)
Summary
Some vehicles equipped with a 3.0l 2 valve engine and ax4n transaxle may exhibit a closed throttle, downhill, surge sensation at 25 MPH during a 2-3 shift with no increase in vehicle speed. Tt

Owners of these vehicles have filed 130 complaints in the transmission category.

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