Line Pressure Test

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Fig 1: Locating Line Pressure Tap

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: Carry out the Line Pressure Test prior to carrying out the Stall Speed Test. If the line pressure is low at stall, do not carry out the Stall Speed Test or further transaxle damage will occur. Do not maintain Wide Open Throttle (WOT) in any range for more than 5 seconds.

This test verifies that the line pressure is within specification.

Connect the Transmission Fluid Pressure Gauge to the line pressure tap.

Start the engine and check the line pressures. Refer to the LINE PRESSURE CHART to determine if the line pressure is within specification.

LINE PRESSURE CHART

Gear

Line

Pressures at Idle ⁽¹⁾

338-379 kPa (49-55 psi)

621-689 kPa (90-100 psi)

338-379 kPa (49-55 psi)

Pressure at Wide Open Throttle (WOT) Stall ⁽¹⁾

N/A

1, 868-2, 068 kPa (271-300 psi)

N/A

1, 868-2, 068 kPa (271-300 psi)

⁽¹⁾	All pressures are approximate.

If the line pressure is not within specification, see the LINE PRESSURE DIAGNOSIS CHART for line pressure concern causes.

When the pressure tests are complete, install the line pressure tap plug.

Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).

LINE PRESSURE DIAGNOSIS CHART

Test Results	Possible Source
HIGH at IDLE - ALL RANGES	Wiring Harnesses Line Pressure Control (LPC) Solenoid Main Regulator Valve
LOW at IDLE - ALL RANGES	Low Transmission Fluid Fluid Inlet Filter/Seal Main Control Body Cross Leaks Gaskets Pump Separator Plate
LOW in Park ONLY	Valve Body
LOW in Reverse ONLY	Separator Plate Reverse Clutch Valve Body Forward Clutch
LOW in Neutral ONLY	Valve Body
LOW in Drive O/D ONLY	Forward Clutch Valve Body
LOW in Manual Low ONLY	Forward Clutch Valve Body