Torque Converter

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Ford Windstar. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Install a new torque converter when one or more of the following statements are true:
- A torque converter failure has been determined based on complete diagnostic procedures.
- Converter studs, impeller hub or bushing are damaged.
- Discoloration of the torque converter (due to overheating).
- The torque converter is found to be out of specification when doing one of the following torque converter checks:
  - One-Way Clutch Check
  - Torque Converter End Play Check
  - Stator to Turbine Interference Check
  - Stator to Impeller Interference Check
  - Torque Converter Leak Check
- Evidence of transaxle assembly or fluid contamination due to the following transaxle or converter failure modes:
  - major metallic failure
  - multiple clutches or clutch plate failures
  - sufficient component wear which results in metallic contamination