Pinpoint Test A : Shift Solenoid A (SSA)

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A1 RETRIEVE AND RECORD ALL DTCS

Using the diagnostic scan tool, retrieve all DTCs.

Are DTCs P0750, P0753, P0754, P0973 and/or P0974 present?

Yes	For DTCs P0750, P0753 and/or P0754, GO to A2For DTC P0973, GO to A5For DTC P0974, GO to A7

No	REFER to: Diagnosis By Symptom .

A2 CHECK THE SHIFT SOLENOID A (SSA) CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN

Ignition OFF.

Disconnect Transmission Vehicle Harness C1909 .

Disconnect PCM C1551T .

Inspect the connectors for damaged or pushed-out terminals, corrosion, loose wires and missing or damaged seals.

Measure:

Positive Lead	Measurement / Action	Negative Lead
C1909-8	Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	C1551T-45

Is the resistance less than 3 ohms?

Yes

GO to A3

No	REPAIR the circuit.

A3 CHECK THE SHIFT SOLENOID A (SSA) FOR AN OPEN

Measure:

Positive Lead	Measurement / Action	Negative Lead
Component side resistance pin 8.	Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	Component side resistance pin 5.

Is the resistance between 4.2 and 7.2 ohms?

Yes	INSTALL a new PCM. Refer to: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) . PERFORM the Transmission Strategy Download, REFER to: Transmission Strategy Download .

GO to A4

A4 CHECK SHIFT SOLENOID A (SSA) RESISTANCE

Remove the transmission internal wiring harness frame. Refer to: Transmission Internal Wiring Harness Frame . Inspect for metal shavings on the exposed metal contacts or other components and clean the solenoid and transmission internal wiring harness frame terminals.

Measure:

Positive Lead	Measurement / Action	Negative Lead
Shift Solenoid A (SSA) pin A.	Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	Shift Solenoid A (SSA) pin B.

Is the resistance between 4.2 and 7.2 ohms?

Yes	INSTALL a new transmission internal wiring harness frame. Refer to: Transmission Internal Wiring Harness Frame .

No	INSTALL a new Shift Solenoid A (SSA). Refer to: Solenoid .

A5 CHECK THE SHIFT SOLENOID A (SSA) CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND

Ignition OFF.

Disconnect Transmission Vehicle Harness C1909 .

Disconnect PCM C1551T .

Inspect the connectors for damaged or pushed-out terminals, corrosion, loose wires and missing or damaged seals.

Measure:

Positive Lead	Measurement / Action	Negative Lead
C1909-8	Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	Ground

Is the resistance greater than 10, 000 ohms?

Yes

GO to A6

No	REPAIR the circuit.

A6 CHECK SHIFT SOLENOID A (SSA) FOR A SHORT TO GROUND

Remove the transmission internal wiring harness frame. Refer to: Transmission Internal Wiring Harness Frame . Inspect for metal shavings on the exposed metal contacts or other components and clean the solenoid and transmission internal wiring harness frame terminals.

Measure:

Positive Lead	Measurement / Action	Negative Lead
Shift Solenoid A (SSA) pin A.	Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	Ground

Is the resistance less than 3 ohms?

Yes	INSTALL a new Shift Solenoid A (SSA). Refer to: Solenoid .

No	INSTALL a new transmission internal wiring harness frame. Refer to: Transmission Internal Wiring Harness Frame .

A7 CHECK THE SHIFT SOLENOID A (SSA) CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO POWER

Ignition OFF.

Disconnect Transmission Vehicle Harness C1909 .

Disconnect PCM C1551T .

Inspect the connectors for damaged or pushed-out terminals, corrosion, loose wires and missing or damaged seals.

Ignition ON.

Measure:

Positive Lead	Measurement / Action	Negative Lead
C1909-8	Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	Ground

Is any voltage present?

Yes	REPAIR the circuit.

No	INSTALL a new PCM. Refer to: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) . PERFORM the Transmission Strategy Download, REFER to: Transmission Strategy Download .