Special Tool(s)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Lincoln MKZ and 2011 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

SPECIAL TOOL(S)

Vehicle Communication Module (VCM) and Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) software with appropriate hardware, or equivalent scan tool

NOTE: Shift speed ranges are approximate for all applications.

This test verifies that the shift control system is operating correctly.

Bring engine and transaxle up to normal operating temperature.
Operate vehicle with selector lever in D range.
Using the shift speed tables, apply minimum throttle and observe the speeds at which the transaxle upshifts. The transaxle will upshift 1st through 6th gears.

Press the accelerator pedal to the floor, Wide Open Throttle (WOT). The transaxle should downshift to the next lower gear depending on the vehicle speed. The Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) should release.

SHIFT SPEED

Manual D	km/h	mph
1-2 upshift	14-21	9-13
2-3 upshift	21-29	13-18
3-4 upshift	33-40	20-25
4-5 upshift	49-55	30-35
5-6 upshift	65-70	40-44
3-1 downshift	7-17	4-11
4-3 downshift	26-36	16-24
5-4 downshift	38-46	24-29
6-5 downshift	56-63	35-39

If the transaxle fails to upshift/downshift or the TCC does not apply and release, refer to DIAGNOSIS BY SYMPTOM in this service information for possible causes.