LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Ford >> 2009 >> Flex Limited, FWD >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Transmission >> Automatic Trans >> Automatic Transmission >> Diagnosis And Testing >> Diagnosis By Symptom >> Diagnostic Routines >> Engagement Concern: Harsh Forward

Engagement Concern: Harsh Forward

ENGAGEMENT CONCERN: HARSH FORWARD - DIAGNOSTIC ROUTINES

Possible Component Reference/Action
204 - ELECTRICAL ROUTINE 
Powertrain Control System   
  • Electrical inputs/outputs, vehicle wiring harnesses, PCM, Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor, Intake Air Temperature (IAT) sensor, Throttle Position (TP) sensor, Idle Speed Control (ISC), Power Steering Pressure (PSP) sensor, engine rpm, Line Pressure Control (LPC) solenoid, Transmission Fluid Temperature (TFT) sensor, Turbine Shaft Speed (TSS) sensor, Output Shaft Speed (OSS) sensor, Shift Solenoid A (SSA) or transaxle solenoid power control circuit open/shorted
Solenoid Body   
  • Incorrect solenoid body strategy data stored in the PCM
  • Verify solenoid body strategy data stored in the PCM, download new identification and strategy as necessary. Refer to SOLENOID BODY STRATEGY .
304 - HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL ROUTINE 
Incorrect Pressures   
  • Line pressure, LPC  pressure - high
  • Carry out Line Pressure and Stall Speed Tests. Refer to SPECIAL TESTING PROCEDURES . Check pressure at line pressure taps. See the Line Pressure Chart  for specifications. If high, check the Main Control Valve Body, Pump Assembly.
Pump Assembly   
  • Bolts out of torque specification
  • Inspect for damage. Install a new pump as required.
  • Porosity/cross leaks, pump assembly leaking, plugged hole
  • Inspect for damage. Install a new pump as required.
  • Components damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install a new pump as required.
Main Controls   
  • Bolts out of torque specification
  • Tighten bolts to specification.
  • Gasket and separator plate - damaged, off location
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Forward clutch seal - leaking between valve body and case
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Forward clutch regulator valve - stuck, damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Forward clutch boost valve - stuck, damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Main regulator valve - stuck, damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
Forward Clutch Assembly   
  • Seals, piston - worn, damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Friction elements - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
  • Wave spring - damaged
  • Inspect for damage. Install new as required.