Contents Section: Automatic Transmission - 4r70w, 4r75w All sections

Engagement Concern: Delayed/Soft Reverse Ford Cutaway E350

Engagement Concern: Delayed/Soft Reverse

Possible ComponentReference/Action
205 - ELECTRICAL ROUTINE
No Electrical Concerns
305 - HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL ROUTINE
Fluid
Incorrect levelAdjust fluid to correct level.
ConditionInspect condition of fluid.
Shift Linkage
Damaged or incorrectly adjustedInspect and repair as required. Verify transmission shift cable adjustment. Refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION EXTERNAL CONTROLS for E-series, or AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION EXTERNAL CONTROLS -- F150 PICKUP . Adjust transmission shift cable as necessary. After repairing transmission shift cable, verify that the digital TR sensor is correctly adjusted. Adjust the digital TR sensor as necessary. Refer to TRANSMISSION RANGE (TR) SENSOR ADJUSTMENT .
Incorrect Pressures
Low reverse clutch pressure, low reverse band pressure, low line pressureCheck pressure at line tap. Refer to the LINE PRESSURE CHART for specifications. Refer to SPECIAL TESTING PROCEDURES . If pressures are low, check the following components: main controls, pump assembly, reverse clutch assembly, reverse servo.
Fluid Filter and Seal Assembly
Plugged, damagedInstall a new filter and seal assembly. Filter seal damaged
Main Controls
No. 6 shuttle ball, manual valve, main regulator valve stuck or damagedInspect for damage. Repair as required.
Bolts not tightened to specificationsTighten bolts to specifications.
Gaskets damagedInspect for damage and install a new gasket.
Case
1 - 2 accumulator seals stuck or damagedInspect for damage. Repair as required.
Low Reverse Servo
Seals (piston and cover) damaged Servo cover retaining ring assembled incorrectlyInspect for damage. Repair as required.
Pump Assembly
Bolts not tightened to specificationTighten bolts to specification.
Porosity/cross leaks/ball missing or leakingInspect pump assembly. Install new as required.
Gaskets damagedInspect for damage and install a new gasket.
No. 1 and No. 2 seal rings damagedInspect for damage. Repair as required.
Reverse Clutch Assembly
Seals, piston damaged Check ball missing or damaged Friction elements damaged, worn Return spring and piston damaged, wornInspect for damage. Install new components as required.
Low Reverse Band
Damaged, wornInspect for damage. Repair as required.

ENGAGEMENT CONCERN: DELAYED/SOFT REVERSE