Servicing - A/t Ford LTD Crown Victoria I

SERVICE INTERVALS

Check fluid level at every engine oil change. Fluid, filter changes and band adjustments are not required under normal operation. Under heavy duty (severe service), change fluid every 30 months or 30,000 miles. Adjust bands when fluid is changed.

CHECKING FLUID LEVEL

1. With transmission at normal operating temperature, place vehicle on level ground. Apply parking brake, and run engine at curb idle. Shift selector through all positions, ending in Park.
2. With transmission at normal operating temperature, fluid level should be between "ADD" and "DON'T ADD" or "MAX" marks on dipstick. If transmission is at room temperature, fluid level should be between middle and top holes on dipstick.
3. If fluid level is correct at room temperature, it will be between "ADD" and "DON'T ADD" or "MAX" marks on dipstick when normal operating temperature is reached. Do not overfill. Check condition of fluid for contamination or burned smell. Fully reseat dipstick.

RECOMMENDED FLUID

The C-5 and AOT transmissions use Motorcraft Automatic Transmission Fluid Type H (or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESP-M2C166-H). A4LD transmissions require Dexron II transmission fluid.

FLUID CAPACITY

Note. Transmission and converter assembly capacities given below are approximate, and correct fluid level should be determined by mark on dipstick, rather than by amount added.

TRANSMISSION REFILL CAPACITIES

DRAINING & REFILLING

1. To drain torque converter on AOT transmission, remove lower engine dust cover. Rotate torque converter until drain plug is accessible. Remove plug and allow to drain. Flush cooler lines completely. This procedure must be done before any other operation.
2. On "pan-filled" C-5 transmissions, disconnect fluid filler tube from transmission pan to drain fluid. Remove oil pan.
3. On A4LD transmissions, loosen oil pan attaching bolts to drain fluid. Remove oil pan. On all except AOT transmissions, remove and clean filter screen. Reinstall filter screen using a new gasket. On AOT transmissions, discard used filter and gasket. Install new filter and gasket. On all models, clean oil pan, and install pan with new gasket.
4. On "pan-filled" C-5 transmissions, connect fluid filler tube to oil pan and tighten fitting. On all models, pour 3 quarts 2.8L) of fluid through filler tube. Check fluid level.

C-5

1. Clean all dirt from band adjusting screw area. Remove and discard adjusting screw lock nut. Install a new lock nut on adjusting screw, leaving lock nut loose.
2. Tighten band adjusting screw to 10 ft. lbs. (14 N.m). Back off adjusting screw EXACTLY 4 1/4 turns. Hold adjusting screw in this position. Tighten lock nut to 40 ft. lbs. (54 N.m). (Scheme 1)

C-5 Transmission Front Band Adjusting Screw Location. Scheme 1

1. Clean all dirt from band adjusting screw area. Remove and discard adjusting screw lock nut. Install a new adjusting screw lock nut, leaving nut loose.
2. Tighten band adjusting screw to 10 ft. lbs. (14 N.m). Back off screw EXACTLY 3 turns. Hold adjusting screw in this position and tighten lock nut to 40 ft. lbs. (54 N.m). (Scheme 2)

C-5 Transmission Rear Band Adjusting Screw Location. Scheme 2

Scheme 3

1. Engine must be at normal operating temperature. On models without Idle Speed Control (ISC), throttle lever must be resting on idle stop or throttle solenoid positioner stop. On all models, place transmission selector lever in Neutral and set parking brake.
2. On vehicles with ISC, locate the self test connector and self test input connector in engine compartment. (Scheme 3) Connect a jumper wire between the self test input connector and the signal return ground terminal. (Scheme 3): Self Test Connectors Location
3. Turn ignition key to "RUN" position. DO NOT start engine. Wait 10 seconds to allow ISC plunger to fully retract. Turn ignition key off. Remove jumper wire and air cleaner.
4. On all vehicles, back out linkage adjusting screw counterclockwise until screw end is flush with lever face. Turn adjusting screw clockwise to obtain.005" (.12 mm) clearance between end of screw and throttle lever.
5. Open and close throttle to eliminate friction and recheck clearance. DO NOT apply any load on levers while checking. Turn adjusting screw clockwise 3 full turns.
6. If screw travel is limited, one turn minimum is permitted, however 3 turns are preferred. If idle speed requires adjustment of more than 50 RPM, turn adjustment screw on linkage lever.

Note. If adjustment of linkage lever screw is not possible, adjustment of the T.V. control rod at transmission is required. This adjustment is also required when a new T.V. control rod is installed.

AOT Throttle Valve (T.V.) Control Rod

1. Engine must be at normal operating temperature. On models without Idle Speed Control (ISC), throttle lever must be resting on idle stop or throttle solenoid positioner stop. On vehicles with ISC, locate the self test connector and self test input connector in engine compartment. (Scheme 3)
2. Connect a jumper wire between the self test input connector and the signal return ground terminal. Turn ignition key to RUN" position. DO NOT start engine. Wait 10 seconds to allow ISC plunger to fully retract. Turn ignition key off. Remove jumper wire and air cleaner.
3. On vehicles equipped with ISC, retract the ISC plunger as previously described. On all models, place transmission selector lever in Neutral and set parking brake.
4. Set linkage lever adjustment screw about mid-range. Raise vehicle and allow exhaust system to cool. Loosen bolt on T.V. control rod trunnion block at transmission lever. Ensure that trunnion block is free to slide on rod.
5. Push upward on lower end of T.V. rod (at transmission) to ensure that carburetor linkage is held firmly against throttle lever. Control rod must stay in position when released.
6. Firmly hold T.V. control lever on transmission upward against internal stop and tighten trunnion block bolt in position. Lower vehicle. On models without ISC, check that throttle lever resting on idle stop or throttle solenoid positioner stop. On models with ISC, plug in ISC motor electrical connector.

A4LD Downshift Linkage

Ensure Bracket and cable are installed at transmission kickdown lever. Open throttle valve to WOT. While holding, install clip and push locking lever in place.

1. Hold throttle body at wide open throttle position. Hold throttle valve control rod downward with 6 lbs. (2.7 kg) against through detent" stop.
2. Turn kickdown screw to obtain.010-.080" (.25-2.0 mm) clearance between screw and throttle arm.
3. Return to idle. Tighten adjusting screw lock nut, or install kickdown retracting spring, as equipped. Return throttle and kickdown rod to normal position. (Scheme 4)

3.8L Engine Transmission Kickdown Linkage Adjustment. Scheme 4

Console (Floor) Shift

1. Move selector lever rearward against stop in Drive (C-5) or Overdrive (AOT) and (A4LD) position. Raise vehicle. Loosen manual lever-to-control cable (or rod) retaining nut.
2. Move transmission manual lever to Drive position (2nd detent from full counterclockwise position) or (3rd detent) Overdrive position (AOT) and (A4LD). Hold selector in this position and tighten retaining nut. On all models, check for normal operation in all selected positions. (Scheme 5)

Console (Floor) Shift Linkage Adjustment. Scheme 5

Column Shift

1. Place selector in Drive (Overdrive on AOT) position. Make sure selector lever remains against stop by hanging an 8 lb. (3.6 kg) weight on selector lever.
2. Loosen shift rod adjusting bolt (or nut). Push manual transmission lever downward to lowest position (2nd detent from full counterclockwise position) or (3rd detent) for (AOT).
3. Ensure the slotted rod end has flats aligned with flats on mounting stud (if equipped). Ensure selector lever has not moved from Drive (C-5) or Overdrive (AOT) position. Tighten bolt (or nut) and check operation in all selector detent positions. (Scheme 6), (Scheme 7), and (Scheme 8).

Column Shift Linkage Adjustment. Scheme 6

Column Shift Linkage Adjustment. Scheme 7

Column Shift Linkage Adjustment. Scheme 8

1. Vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission and a column shift do not use a neutral start switch.
2. The ignition switch mechanism in steering column is designed so that ignition switch may be turned to start position only when selector lever is in Neutral or Park positions.
3. Switch is blocked from start position in all other selector lever positions.

Floor Shift (Transmission Mounted Switch)

1. With transmission shift linkage properly adjusted, loosen the 2 switch attaching bolts.
2. Place transmission manual lever in Neutral position, then rotate switch and insert a gauge pin (No. 43 drill shank) into gauge pin holes of switch.
3. Gauge pin must be inserted to a full depth of 15/32" into the 3 holes of the switch. Tighten switch attaching bolts and remove gauge pin. (Scheme 9)
4. Check operation of switch. Engine should start in Neutral and Park positions only.

Transmission Mounted Neutral Safety Switch. Scheme 9

Floor Shift (Console Mounted Switch)

1. With transmission shift linkage adjusted and engine off, place selector lever in Neutral position. Remove selector lever handle, dial housing, and pointer back-up shield.
2. Loosen the 2 screws securing neutral start switch to selector lever housing. Place selector lever in Park position and hold it against the forward stop.
3. Move neutral switch rearward to end of its travel. Hold switch in rearward position and tighten the 2 attaching screws. Check operation of switch. Engine should start in Neutral and Park positions only.

GROMMET

Shift linkage systems use an oil impregnated plastic grommet to connect various rods and levers. A new grommet must be installed each time any rod is disconnected from a grommet-type connector.

Transmission On Bench

1. For removal and installation with transmission out of vehicle, Remover/Replacer (Ford T67P-7341-A) is required to install grommet into shift lever and to install shift linkage rod into grommet.
2. Remove grommet by placing lower jaw of tool between shift lever and shift rod. Position stop pin against end of shift rod and force rod out of grommet. Remove grommet by cutting off the large shoulder with a sharp knife.
3. Before installing new grommet, adjust stop pin to 1/2" and coat outside of grommet with lubricant. Place grommet on stop pin and force into lever hole.
4. Turn grommet several times to ensure proper seating. Squeeze rod into bushing until stop washer seats against grommet.

Transmission In Vehicle

1. Disconnect linkage from grommet. Position Grommet Replacer (T84P-7341-A). Rotate screw in tool until grommet is forced out of lever.
2. Adjust stop on Grommet Replacer (T84P-7341-A) to 1/2". Coat outside of grommet with lubricant. Position grommet on lever.
3. Use replacer tool to force grommet into position. Ensure grommet is fully seated in lever. Connect linkage.