Shift Concerns: No 1st Gear, Engages in Higher Gear
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Mariner and 2010 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
DIAGNOSTIC ROUTINES REFERENCE
| Possible Component |
Reference/Action |
| 215 - ELECTRICAL ROUTINE |
| Powertrain Control System |
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- Electrical inputs/outputs, vehicle wiring harnesses, PCM, Shift Solenoid A (SSA), Shift Solenoid B (SSB), Shift Solenoid C (SSC), Shift Solenoid D (SSD), Shift Solenoid E (SSE), Output Shaft Speed (OSS) sensor, Turbine Shaft Speed (TSS) sensor and transaxle solenoid power control circuit - no voltage at transaxle connector
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| 315 - HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL ROUTINE |
| Main Control Valve Body |
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- Plugged solenoid body filter (SSA
filter plate)
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- Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
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- Bolts out of torque specification
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- Tighten bolts to specification.
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- Gaskets and separator plate - damaged, off location
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- Inspect for damage. Install new as required.
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- Forward clutch regulator valve, springs, clips - stuck, damaged, missing, misassembled
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- Inspect for damage. Repair as required.
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- Shift solenoid - stuck, damaged
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- Inspect for damage. GO to PINPOINT TEST A . Repair as required. Activate solenoid using output state control. Repair as required.
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- For diagnosis related to a specific gear, use the scan tool to select the gear
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- See the following routines:
- Shift 1-2, Routine 220/320
- Shift 2-3, Routine 221/321
- Shift 3-4, Routine 222/322
- Shift 4-5, Routine 223/323
- Shift 5-6, Routine 224/324
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| Mechanical |
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- Clutches or seals - damaged or worn
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- Inspect for damage. Repair or install new as required.
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