Shift Concerns: No 1ST Gear, Engages In Higher Gear ("D" Position)

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DIAGNOSTIC ROUTINES - SHIFT CONCERNS NO 1ST GEAR, ENGAGES IN HIGHER GEAR (D POSITION)

Possible Component	Reference/Action
215 - ELECTRICAL ROUTINE
Powertrain Control System
Electrical inputs/outputs, vehicle wiring harnesses, powertrain control module, shift solenoids, transmission range (TR) sensor	Run On-Board Diagnostics Tests. Refer to INTRODUCTION - GASOLINE article for Escape (gasoline) and Mariner or INTRODUCTION- HYBRID ESCAPE article for Escape (Hybrid). GO to PINPOINT TEST A and GO to PINPOINT TEST D .
315 - HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL ROUTINE
External Shift Linkages
Damaged, out of adjustment or misassembled	Inspect for correct adjustment. Repair as necessary. Verify linkage adjustment. Refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE-TRANSMISSION EXTERNAL CONTROLS - CD4E . After repairing linkage, verify that the transmission range (TR) sensor is correctly adjusted.
Main Controls
Bolts out of torque specification	Adjust bolts to specification.
Gaskets damaged	Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.
Pull-in valve, solenoid regulator valve, shift valves stuck, damaged, misassembled	Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.
Solenoid filter gasket damaged or misassembled	Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.
Hydraulic passages damaged	Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.
SSA, SSB solenoid not functioning	Activate solenoid using the Transmission Tester. Repair as necessary.
For diagnosis related to a specific gear, use the Transmission Tester to determine gear
	Refer to the following routines:
	No. 1 - 2 Shift, Routine 220/320
	No. 2 - 3 Shift, Routine 221/321
	No. 3 - 4 Shift, Routine 222/322
Mechanical
Seals, clutches damaged, worn	Repair as necessary.
Direct clutch, 2/4 band, 2/4 servo damaged, stuck on	Repair as necessary.