Testing Procedure
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Ensure engine is at normal operating temperature. Apply parking and service brakes. Stall speed test transmission in each driving range at WOT. Note maximum RPM obtained. Engine speed should be within RPM specifications. See STALL SPEED SPECIFICATIONS table. If maximum RPM obtained is not within specifications, see STALL SPEED TEST RESULTS .
STALL SPEED SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | RPM | |
|---|---|---|
| Crown Victoria & Grand Marquis | ||
| 4.6L (Except Police) | 2094-2440 | |
| 4.6L (Police) | 2319-2750 | |
| Expedition | 2436-2930 | |
| Explorer & Mountaineer | 2481-2904 | |
| Econoline | ||
| E150 (4.6L) | 2115-2426 | |
| E150/E250 (4.2L) | 1984-2325 | |
| E150/E250 (5.4L) | 1806-2187 | |
| E250 HD (4.2L) | 2019-2355 | |
| E250 HD (5.4L) | 1800-2150 | |
| "F" Series Pickup | ||
| 4.2L | 1987-2321 | |
| 4.6L | 2519-2963 | |
| 5.4L | 1806-2187 | |
| Mustang | ||
| 3.8L | 2207-2590 | |
| 4.6L 2V HO | 2341-2737 | |
| Town Car | ||
| With Handling Package | 2369-2797 | |
| Without Handling Package | 2116-2471 | |