Technical Bulletin #007

Transmission: Ford ATX

Subject: Bind-up in reverse
Issue Date: February, 1990

Ford ATX
Bind-Up in Reverse

ATX Binds Up In Reverse

There are a couple of unusual conditions on the Ford ATX that can cause a bind-up in reverse. First you must
qualify the problem by checking neutral and third gear (2-3 upshift). Also be sure to check to see if heavier
throttle will make reverse operate.

If Neutral is OK
If neutral and third are OK (or slightly draggy), and reverse works at heavy throttle, then the problem is a bro-
ken "E" clip on the servo piston. (figure 1) In reverse there is apply oil at the Low-Intermediate Servo. To keep
the band off, there is also release oil and a release spring.

The release oil and spring keep the PISTON off, but with a broken "E" clip, apply oil will push the PIN through
the piston and apply the band with less than normal apply force.

Figure 1

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If it Pulls Forward in Neutral
If the vehicle pulls forward in neutral and binds-up in third then the servo piston is stuck "on", or the band is fit-
ting so tightly on the drum it is effectively applied without hydraulic pressure. Check the servo piston (figure 2)
If it is not stuck, then replace the band.

SERVO
REMOVER/INSTALLER
T81P-70027-A

SERVO PISTON
SEAL MUST BE
REMOVED

Figure 2

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