Shift Concerns: Soft/Slip 4-3 Shift Only (Automatic)

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

DIAGNOSTIC ROUTINES - SHIFT CONCERNS SOFT/SLIP 4-3 SHIFT ONLY (AUTOMATIC)

Possible Component	Reference/Action
229 - ELECTRICAL ROUTINE
Powertrain Control System
Electrical inputs/outputs, vehicle wiring harnesses, powertrain control module, EPC solenoid, output shaft speed sensor, mass air flow sensor, throttle position 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 E .
329 - HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL ROUTINE
Main Control
Bolts out of torque specification	Adjust bolts to specification.
Gasket leaks	Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.
Servo release shuttle valve, main regulator valve stuck, damaged or misassembled	Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.
Hydraulic passages damaged	Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.
Pressure tap plate/gasket leaks or damage	Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.
Separator plates damaged, blocked	Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.
Intermediate/Overdrive Band and Servo Assembly
Intermediate overdrive band and reverse clutch drum assembly worn, damaged or misassembled	Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.
Servo return spring broken	Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.
Servo rod damaged	Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.
Piston seal damaged	Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.
Direct Clutch Assembly
	Carry out Air Pressure Test.
Seals damaged, missing	Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.
Piston damaged	Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.
Check ball damaged, missing or leaking	Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.
Return spring damaged	Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.
Friction elements damaged	Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.
Forward/Coast Clutch Assembly
	Carry out Air Pressure Test.
Seals damaged, missing	Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.
Piston damaged	Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.
Friction elements worn, damaged	Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.
Check ball not functioning	Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.
Forward clutch piston and return spring damaged	Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary.
Case
Porosity/cross leaks in servo apply, servo release, direct clutch circuits	Inspect for damage. Carry out Air Pressure Test. Repair as necessary.