Shift Solenoid Failure Mode Chart "Failed ON" or "Failed OFF"
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Lincoln MKX and 2007 Ford Edge. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Failed ON/OFF due to PCM and/or vehicle wiring concerns and/or solenoid electrically, mechanically or hydraulically stuck on/off.
SSA
| Gear Commanded | Actual Gears Obtained | |
|---|---|---|
| Failed ON (High Pressure) | Failed OFF (Low Pressure) | |
| R | R | R |
| D | 1, 2, 3, 4 | 5, 6 |
SSB
| Gear Commanded | Actual Gears Obtained | |
|---|---|---|
| Failed ON (Low Pressure) | Failed OFF (High Pressure) | |
| R | Na | R |
| D | 1, 2, 4, 6 | 3, 5 |
a Reverse is available if the solenoid circuit failed causing transaxle solenoid power control (TSPC) solenoid to remove voltage to all solenoids.
SSC
| Gear Commanded | Actual Gears Obtained | |
|---|---|---|
| Failed ON (High Pressure) | Failed OFF (Low Pressure) | |
| R | R | R |
| D | 2, 6 | 1, 3, 4, 5 |
SSD
| Gear Commanded | Actual Gears Obtained | |
|---|---|---|
| Failed ON (Low Pressure) | Failed OFF (High Pressure) | |
| R | Na | R |
| D | 1, 2, 3b | 4, 5, 6 |
a Reverse is available if the solenoid circuit failed causing transaxle solenoid power control (TSPC) solenoid to remove voltage to all solenoids.
b No engine braking.
SSE
| Gear Commanded | Actual Gears Obtained | |
|---|---|---|
| Failed ON (High Pressure) | Failed OFF (Low Pressure) | |
| R | R | R |
| D | 1, 2 | 1a , 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 |
a No engine braking.