Symptom Chart
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Diagnostics in this article assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. Refer to Diagnostic Methods in Service Information for information about these practices.
In most circumstances, the TCM sets DTCs to help guide with diagnostics. Refer to the DTC Chart before using the symptom chart. The Condition column lists the vehicle condition. The Possible Sources column lists a detailed vehicle condition. The Action to column lists the action to be performed to determine the cause of the condition. Each action lists the components that can cause the system and the individual components in that system. The components are listed in order of disassembly. Use the list of components and the required action to focus on disassembly inspections for the root cause of the concern.
Symptom Chart
| Condition | Possible Sources | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Engagement Concerns | No Forward | GO to Symptom Chart - Forward Clutch . |
| No Reverse | GO to Direct Clutch System , Symptom Chart. GO to Low/Reverse Clutch System , Symptom Chart. |
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| Harsh Reverse | GO to Direct Clutch System , Symptom Chart. | |
| Harsh Forward | GO to Symptom Chart - Forward Clutch . | |
| Delayed/Soft Reverse | GO to Direct Clutch System , Symptom Chart. GO to Low/Reverse Clutch System , Symptom Chart. |
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| Delayed/Soft Forward | GO to Symptom Chart - Forward Clutch . | |
| No Forward and No Reverse | CHECK the transmission fluid level. REFER to Transmission Fluid Level Check . INSPECT filter or pump assembly |
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| Delayed/Soft Forward and Reverse | INSPECT filter or pump assembly | |
| Neutral after Launch | Low One Way Clutch. | |
| Shift Concerns | No 1-2 Shift / Harsh / Soft/Slipping | GO to Symptom Chart - Forward Clutch , GO to Intermediate Clutch System , Symptom Chart, and Low One Way Clutch. |
| No 2-3 Shift / Harsh / Soft/Slipping | GO to Direct Clutch System , Symptom Chart, GO to Symptom Chart - Forward Clutch , GO to Intermediate Clutch System , Symptom Chart. | |
| No 3-4 Shift / Harsh / Soft/Slipping | GO to Overdrive Clutch System , Symptom Chart, GO to Symptom Chart - Forward Clutch , GO to Direct Clutch System , Symptom Chart. | |
| No 4-5 Shift / Harsh / Soft/Slipping | GO to Direct Clutch System , Symptom Chart, GO to Overdrive Clutch System , Symptom Chart, GO to Symptom Chart - Forward Clutch . | |
| No 5-6 Shift / Harsh / Soft/Slipping | GO to Intermediate Clutch System , Symptom Chart, GO to Overdrive Clutch System , Symptom Chart, GO to Direct Clutch System , Symptom Chart. | |
| Only Gears 1, 2, 3, 4 available | GO to Symptom Chart - Forward Clutch . | |
| Only Gears 3 and 5 available | GO to Direct Clutch System , Symptom Chart. | |
| Only Gears 2 and 6 available | GO to Intermediate Clutch System , Symptom Chart. | |
| Only Gears 4, 5, 6 available | GO to Overdrive Clutch System , Symptom Chart. | |
| Only Gears 1 and R available | GO to Low/Reverse Clutch System , Symptom Chart or Low One Way Clutch. | |
| No Engine Braking in Low | GO to Low/Reverse Clutch System , Symptom Chart. | |
| Torque Converter Operation Concerns | No Apply | INSPECT the torque converter hydraulic circuits and regulator valve for damage or wear. GO to TCC System , Symptom Chart. |
| Always Applied (engine stalls) | INSPECT the torque converter hydraulic circuits and regulator valve for damage or wear. GO to TCC System , Symptom Chart. | |
| Cycling/Shutter/Chatter | CHECK the transmission fluid level. REFER to Transmission Fluid Level Check . INSPECT the torque converter hydraulic circuits and regulator valve for damage or wear. GO to TCC System , Symptom Chart. |
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| Other Concerns | Selector Lever High Effort | For console shift, REFER to Automatic Transaxle Transmission External Controls Transmission Control Switch (TCS) or REFER to Automatic Transaxle Transmission External Controls Select Shift . For column shift, REFER to Automatic Transaxle-Transmission External Controls Column Shift . |
| External Leaks | REFER to Leakage Inspection | |
| Noise | Engine drive accessories, suspension, CV joints, REFER to Noise, Vibration and Harshness . | |
| Vibration | Engine drive accessories, suspension, CV joints, REFER to Noise, Vibration and Harshness . | |
| No Park Range | For console shift, REFER to Automatic Transaxle Transmission External Controls Transmission Control Switch (TCS)
or REFER to Automatic Transaxle Transmission External Controls Select Shift
. For column shift, REFER to Automatic Transaxle-Transmission External Controls Column Shift
. INSPECT the manual control lever for damage, wear or correct installation. INSPECT the park pawl, park pawl actuator, and sensor for damage or wear. INSPECT the final drive differential and final drive chain for damage. |
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| Overheating | REFER to Transaxle Transmission Cooling . | |