Shift Concerns: Harsh 2-3 Shift Only (Automatic)

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DIAGNOSTIC ROUTINES - SHIFT CONCERNS HARSH 2-3 SHIFT ONLY (AUTOMATIC)

Possible Component	Reference/Action
233 - ELECTRICAL ROUTINE
Powertrain Control System
Electrical inputs/outputs, vehicle wiring harnesses, powertrain control module, EPC solenoid, transmission range (TR) sensor, transmission fluid temperature (TFT) sensor, mass air flow sensor, TCC solenoid, turbine shaft speed (TSS) 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 B , GO to PINPOINT TEST C , GO to PINPOINT TEST D , GO to PINPOINT TEST E and GO to PINPOINT TEST F .
333 - HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL ROUTINE
Main Control
Bolts out of torque specification	Adjust bolts to specification.
Gasket leaks	Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.
Line modulator valve (also 1 - 2 and 3 - 4 harsh shift), servo release shuttle valve stuck, damaged or misassembled	Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.
Separator plates damaged	Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.
Hydraulic passages damaged	Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.
Pump Assembly
Bolts out of torque specification	Adjust bolts to specification.
Gasket damaged	Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.
Porosity/cross leaks	Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.
Pump support seal rings No. 4 or No. 5 damaged	Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.
Direct Clutch Assembly
Carry out Air Pressure Test.
Piston or piston bore damaged	Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.
Friction elements damaged, worn	Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.
Ball check not seating correctly	Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.
Return spring damaged	Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.
Clutch cylinder splines damaged	Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.
Intermediate/Overdrive Servo
Servo piston or piston bore damaged	Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.
Servo rod damaged	Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.
Case
Leakage in the servo apply, servo release or direct clutch circuits	Inspect case for damage. Carry out Air Pressure Test. Repair or install a new case as necessary.
Servo rod bore damaged	Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.