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Line Pressure Test

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CAUTION: Carry out the line pressure test prior to carrying out the stall speed test. If the line pressure is low at stall, do not Carry out Stall Speed Test or further transmission damage will occur. Do not maintain wide open throttle (WOT) in any transmission range for more than five seconds.

This test verifies that the line pressure is within specification.

  1. Connect pressure gauge to line pressure tap.
  2. Start engine and check line pressures. Refer to the Line Pressure Chart to determine if line pressure is within specification.

    LINE PRESSURE CHART 

    Fig 1: Line Pressure Chart
    G02765379Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Place the ignition switch in the OFF position. If line pressure is not within specification, check EPC pressure.
  4. Connect pressure gauge to EPC pressure tap.
  5. Start engine and check EPC pressure. Use the line pressure chart for specifications.
  6. If EPC pressure is not within specification, Go To PINPOINT TEST E: OUTPUT SHAFT SPEED (OSS) SENSORS  to diagnose EPC operation. If EPC operation is OK, see the .

    LINE PRESSURE DIAGNOSIS CHART 

    Fig 2: Line Pressure Diagnosis Chart
    G02765380Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.