Diagnosis by Symptom Chart Directions
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Ford Pickup, 2012 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2012 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2012 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Using Diagnosis by Symptom index, select the routine that best describes the symptom.
- Always begin diagnosis of a symptom with:
- preliminary inspections.
- verifications of condition.
- checking the fluid levels.
- carrying out other test procedures as directed by On-Line Automotive Service Information System messages or the DTC Chart.
- The list contains only possible components that may cause or contribute to the concern. These components are listed in the removal sequence.DIAGNOSIS BY SYMPTOM INDEX
Title Routines Engagement Concerns No Forward 201 No Reverse 202 Harsh Reverse 203 Harsh Forward 204 Delayed/Soft Reverse 205 Delayed/Soft Forward 206 No Forward and No Reverse 207 Harsh Forward and Harsh Reverse 208 Delayed Forward and Delayed Reverse 209 Shift Concerns Some/All Shifts Missing 210 Timing - Early/Late 211 Timing - Erratic/Hunting 212 Soft/Slipping (some or all) 213 Harsh (some or all) 214 No 1st Gear, Engages in Higher Gear 215 No Manual 1st Gear 216 No 1-2 Shift (Automatic) 220 No 2-3 Shift (Automatic) 221 No 3-4 Shift (Automatic) 222 No 4-5 Shift (Automatic) 270 No 5-6 Shift (Automatic) 272 No 6-5 Shift (Automatic) 273 No 5-4 Shift (Automatic) 271 No 4-3 Shift (Automatic) 223 No 3-2 Shift (Automatic) 224 No 2-1 Shift (Automatic) 225 Torque Converter Operation Concerns No Apply 240 Cycling/Chatter 241 Always Applied/Stalls Vehicle 242 Other Concerns External Leaks 252 Noise/Vibration in Forward or Reverse 254 Engine Will Not Crank 255 No Park (P) Range 256 Transmission Overheating 257 Fluid Venting/Foaming 261
NOTE:
Vehicles equipped with a gasoline engine, use a PCM for transmission control.
NOTE:
Vehicles equipped with a diesel engine, use a Transmission Control Module (TCM) for transmission control.
NOTE:
When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, certain transmission operating parameters can be lost. The PCM or TCM must relearn these parameters. Perform the Solenoid Body Strategy Adaptive Drive Cycle, refer to SHIFT POINT ROAD TEST .