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Diagnostic Trouble Code Charts Lincoln Aviator I

Diagnostic Trouble Code Charts

DTCComponentDescriptionConditionSymptomAction
P0102, P0103, P1100, P1101MAFMAF concernsMAF system inoperative which may cause a transmission concern.High/low EPC pressure, incorrect shift schedule. Incorrect torque converter clutch engagement scheduling. Symptoms similar to a TP failure.REFER to the SELF-DIAGNOSTICS - CNG, FLEX-FUEL & GASOLINE article.
P0112IATIAT indicates 125°C (254°F) (grounded)Voltage drop across IAT exceeds scale set for temperature 125°C (254°F).Incorrect EPC pressure. Either high or low which will result in harsh or soft shifts.REFER to the SELF-DIAGNOSTICS - CNG, FLEX-FUEL & GASOLINE article.
P0113IATIAT indicates -40°C (-40°F) (open circuit)Voltage drop across IAT exceeds scale set for temperature -40°C (-40°F).Incorrect EPC pressure. Either high or low which will result in harsh or soft shifts.REFER to the SELF-DIAGNOSTICS - CNG, FLEX-FUEL & GASOLINE article.
P0114IATIAT out of on-board diagnostic rangeIAT temperature higher or lower than expected during KOEO and KOER.Rerun on-board diagnostic at normal operating temperature.REFER to the SELF-DIAGNOSTICS - CNG, FLEX-FUEL & GASOLINE article.
P1116ECTECT out of on-board diagnostic rangeECT temperature higher or lower than expected during KOEO and KOER.Rerun on-board diagnostic at normal operating temperature.REFER to the SELF-DIAGNOSTICS - CNG, FLEX-FUEL & GASOLINE article.
P0117ECTECT indicates 125°C (254°F)Voltage drop across ECT exceeds scale set for temperature 125°C (254°F) (grounded).Torque converter clutch will always be OFF, resulting in reduced fuel economy.REFER to the SELF-DIAGNOSTICS - CNG, FLEX-FUEL & GASOLINE article.
P0118ECTECT indicates -40°C (-40°F)Voltage drop across ECT exceeds scale set for temperature -40°C (-40°F) (open circuit).Torque converter clutch will always be OFF, resulting in reduced fuel economy.REFER to the SELF-DIAGNOSTICS - CNG, FLEX-FUEL & GASOLINE article.
P0121, P0122, P0123, P1120, P1121, P1125, P1124TPTP concernPCM has detected an error. This error may cause a transmission concern.Harsh engagements, firm shift feel, abnormal shift schedule, torque converter clutch does not engage. Torque converter clutch cycling.REFER to the SELF-DIAGNOSTICS - CNG, FLEX-FUEL & GASOLINE article.
P0121-P0124, P0221-P0224, P2100-P2107, P2110-P2112, P2121-P2124, P2126-P2129, P2121-P2135, P2138-P2140APPAPP concernPCM has detected an error. This error may cause a transmission concern.Harsh engagements, firm shift feel, abnormal shift schedule, torque converter clutch does not engage. Torque converter clutch cycling.REFER to the SELF-DIAGNOSTICS - CNG, FLEX-FUEL & GASOLINE article.
P0300-P0308, P0320, P0340, P1351-P1364EIEI concernsEI system is inoperative which may cause a transmission concern.Harsh engagements and shifts, late WOT shifts, no torque converter clutch engagement.REFER to the SELF-DIAGNOSTICS - CNG, FLEX-FUEL & GASOLINE article.
P0503, P0500, U1039ABSInsufficient VSS input from ABS through SCP linkPCM detected a loss of vehicle speed signal through SCP link from ABS.No transmission symptom. I.P. speedometer may be affected.REFER to the SELF-DIAGNOSTICS - CNG, FLEX-FUEL & GASOLINE article.
P0715TSSInsufficient input from turbine shaft speed sensorPCM detected a loss of TSS signal during operation.May turn on MIL.Go To PINPOINT TEST E .
P0717TSSTurbine shaft speed sensor signal intermittentPCM has detected an intermittent TSS signal.May flash TCIL.Go To PINPOINT TEST E .
P0718TSSTurbine shaft speed sensor signal noisyPCM has detected a noisy TSS signal.May flash TCIL.Go To PINPOINT TEST E .
P0720OSSInsufficient input from OSS sensorPCM detected a loss of OSS signal during operation.Possible abnormal shift schedule, harsh shifts. Will turn on MIL.Go To PINPOINT TEST E .
P0721OSSOutput shaft speed sensor signal noisyPCM has detected an erratic OSS signal.Abnormal shift schedule, harsh shifts. May flash TCIL.Go To PINPOINT TEST E .
P0722OSSOutput shaft speed sensor signal intermittentPCM has detected an intermittent OSS signal.Abnormal shift schedule, harsh shifts. May flash TCIL.Go To PINPOINT TEST E .
P0791Intermediate shaft speed sensorInsufficient input from the intermediate shaft speed sensorPCM has detected a loss of the intermediate shaft speed sensor signal during operation.Harsh shifts (2-3). May flash TCIL.Go To PINPOINT TEST E .
P0794Intermediate shaft speed sensorIntermediate shaft speed sensor signal noisyPCM has detected an erratic intermediate shaft speed sensor signal.Harsh shifts (2-3). May flash TCIL.Go To PINPOINT TEST E .
P0731 (1)SSA, SSB, SSC or internal parts1st gear ratio error1st gear, not commanded.Correct gear ratio not achieved for commanded gear. Shift errors may also be due to other transmission concerns (stuck valves, damaged friction material). Engine rpm could be higher or lower than expected. May flash TCIL.REFER to the SOLENOID OPERATION CHART . Then Go To PINPOINT TEST A .
P0732 (1)SSA, SSB, SSC or internal parts2nd gear ratio error2nd gear not commanded.Correct gear ratio not achieved for commanded gear. Shift errors may also be due to other transmission concerns (stuck valves, damaged friction material). Engine rpm could be higher or lower than expected. May flash TCIL.REFER to the SOLENOID OPERATION CHART . Then Go To PINPOINT TEST A .
P0733 (1)SSA, SSB, SSC or internal parts3rd gear ratio error3rd gear not commanded.Correct gear ratio not achieved for commanded gear. Shift errors may also be due to other transmission concerns (stuck valves, damaged friction material). Engine rpm could be higher or lower than expected. May flash TCIL.REFER to the SOLENOID OPERATION CHART . Then Go To PINPOINT TEST A .
P0734 (1)SSA, SSB, SSC or internal parts4th gear ratio error4th gear not commanded.Correct gear ratio not achieved for commanded gear. Shift errors may also be due to other transmission concerns (stuck valves, damaged friction material). Engine rpm could be higher or lower than expected. May flash TCIL.REFER to the SOLENOID OPERATION CHART . Then Go To PINPOINT TEST A .
P0735SSA, SSB, SSC, SSD or internal parts5th gear ratio error5th gear not commanded.Correct gear ratio not achieved for commanded gear. Shift errors may also be due to other transmission concerns (stuck valves, damaged friction material). Engine rpm could be higher or lower than expected. May flash TCIL.REFER to the SOLENOID OPERATION CHART . Then Go To PINPOINT TEST A .
P1740 (1)TCCTCC solenoid inoperativeTCC not commanded. Mechanical failure of the solenoid detected.Stuck OFF: Harsh shifts or engagements, engine rpm higher than expected. Stuck ON: Vehicle stall when in drive gear at idle, harsh shifts or engagements, engine rpm lower than expected. May turn on MIL.Go To PINPOINT TEST A and Go To PINPOINT TEST D .
P1744 (1)TCCTCC solenoid circuit error or stuck OFFThe PCM picked up an excessive amount of TCC slippage during normal vehicle operation.TCC slippage/erratic or no torque converter clutch operation. Stuck OFF: harsh shifts or engagements. Engine RPM may be higher than expected. May flash TCIL.REFER to DIAGNOSIS BY SYMPTOM .
P0741 (1)TCCTCC slippage detectedThe PCM picked up an excessive amount of TCC slippage during normal vehicle operation.TCC slippage/erratic or no torque converter clutch operation. Harsh shifts or engagements. Engine RPM may be higher than expected. May flash TCIL.REFER to DIAGNOSIS BY SYMPTOM .
P0743 (2)TCCTCC solenoid circuit failure during on-board diagnosticTCC solenoid circuit fails to provide voltage drop across solenoid. Circuit open or shorted or PCM driver failure during on-board diagnostics.Open or short to battery power: harsh shifts or engagements, engine rpm higher than expected. Short to ground: Vehicle stall when in DRIVE gear at idle, harsh shifts or engagements, engine rpm lower than expected. May turn on MIL.Go To PINPOINT TEST A .
P0740 (2)TCCTCC solenoid circuit failure during on-board diagnosticTCC solenoid circuit fails to provide voltage drop across solenoid. Circuit open or shorted or PCM driver failure during on-board diagnostics. May flash TCIL.Open or short to battery power: harsh shifts or engagements, engine rpm higher than expected. Short to ground: Vehicle stall when in DRIVE gear at idle, harsh shifts or engagements, engine rpm lower than expected. May turn on MIL.Go To PINPOINT TEST A .
P0962, P1747PCAPCA solenoid circuit failure, shorted to groundVoltage through PCA solenoid is checked. An error will be noted if tolerance is exceeded.Short circuit - causes minimum PCA pressure (minimum capacity) and limits engine torque (alternate firm). Slips in gear and 3rd gear incorrect. May turn on MIL.Go To PINPOINT TEST D .
P0750 (2)SSASSA solenoid circuit failureSSA circuit failed to provide voltage drop across solenoid. Circuit open or shorted or PCM driver failure during on-board diagnostic.Open or short to battery power: 1st gear ratio incorrect or no gear ratio errors, no 1st gear. Short to ground: no 4th or 5th gear. May turn on MIL.Go To PINPOINT TEST A .
P0753 (2)SSASSA solenoid circuit failureSSA circuit failed to provide voltage drop across solenoid. Circuit open or shorted or PCM driver failure during on-board diagnostic.Open or short to battery power: 1st gear ratio incorrect or no gear ratio errors, no 1st gear. Short to ground: no 4th or 5th gear. May turn on MIL.Go To PINPOINT TEST A .
P1714SSASSA inoperativeMechanical failure of the solenoid detected.Stuck OFF: Open or short to battery power: 1st gear ratio incorrect or no gear ratio errors, no 1st gear. Short to ground: no 4th or 5th gear. May turn on MIL. Stuck ON: Open or short to battery power: 1st gear ratio incorrect or no gear ratio errors, no 1st gear. Short to ground: no 4th or 5th gear. May turn on MIL.Go To PINPOINT TEST F .
P0755 (2)SSBSSB solenoid circuit failureSSB circuit failed to provide voltage drop across solenoid. Circuit open or shorted or PCM driver failure during on-board diagnostic.Open or short to battery power: no 1st gear. Short to ground: no 3rd gear. May turn on MIL.Go To PINPOINT TEST A .
P0758 (2)SSBSSB solenoid circuit failureSSB circuit failed to provide voltage drop across solenoid. Circuit open or shorted or PCM driver failure during on-board diagnostic.Stuck OFF: Open or short to battery power: 1st gear ratio incorrect or no gear ratio errors, no 1st gear. Short to ground: no 4th or 5th gear. May flash TCIL. Stuck ON: Open or short to battery power: 1st gear ratio incorrect or no gear ratio errors, no 1st gear. Short to ground: no 4th or 5th gear. May flash TCIL.Go To PINPOINT TEST A .
P1715SSBSSB inoperativeMechanical failure of the solenoid detected.Stuck OFF: Open or short to battery power: 1st gear ratio incorrect or no gear ratio errors, no 1st gear. Short to ground: no 4th or 5th gear. May turn on MIL. Stuck ON: Open or short to battery power: 1st gear ratio incorrect or no gear ratio errors, no 1st gear. Short to ground: no 4th or 5th gear. May turn on MIL.Go To PINPOINT TEST F .
P0760 (2)SSCSSC solenoid circuit failureSSC circuit failed to provide voltage drop across solenoid. Circuit open or shorted or PCM driver failure during on-board diagnostic.Open or short to battery power: 2nd and 5th gear ratio incorrect. Short to ground: 1st gear ratio incorrect or no gear ratio errors. May turn on MIL.Go To PINPOINT TEST A .
P0763 (2)SSCSSC solenoid circuit failureSSC circuit failed to provide voltage drop across solenoid. Circuit open or shorted or PCM driver failure during on-board diagnostic.Open or short to battery power: 2nd and 5th gear ratio incorrect. Short to ground: 1st gear ratio incorrect or no gear ratio errors. May flash TCIL.Go To PINPOINT TEST A .
P1716SSCSSC inoperativeMechanical failure of the solenoid detected.Stuck OFF: 2nd and 5th gear ratio incorrect. Stuck ON: 1st gear ratio incorrect or no gear ratio errors. May turn on MIL.Go To PINPOINT TEST F .
P0768SSDSSD solenoid circuit failureSSD circuit failed to provide voltage drop across solenoid. Circuit open, shorted or PCM driver circuit failure during on-board diagnostics.Short to ground: No engine braking in MANUAL gears. May flash TCIL.Go To PINPOINT TEST A .
P0765SSDSSD solenoid circuit failureSSD circuit failed to provide voltage drop across solenoid. Circuit open, shorted or PCM driver circuit failure during on-board diagnostics.Short to ground: No engine braking in MANUAL gears. May turn on MIL.Go To PINPOINT TEST A .
P1717SSDSSD inoperativeMechanical failure of the solenoid detected.Stuck ON: No engine braking in MANUAL gears (short). May turn on MIL.Go To PINPOINT TEST F .
P0966 (1) , P1789PCBPCB solenoid circuit failure, shorted circuit to groundVoltage through PCB solenoid is checked. An error will be noted if tolerance is exceeded.Short circuit - causes minimum PCB pressure (minimum capacity) and limits engine torque (alternate firm). Zero PCB - no 2nd and 5th gear. May turn on MIL.Go To PINPOINT TEST D .
P0967, P0779PCBPCB solenoid intermittent short to battery voltageVoltage through PCB solenoid is checked. An error will be noted if tolerance is exceeded.Short to battery power: harsh shift and engagements. May flash TCIL.Go To PINPOINT TEST D .
P0970 (1) , P0797PCCPCC solenoid circuit failure, shorted circuit to groundVoltage through PCC solenoid is checked. An error will be noted if tolerance is exceeded.No 4th and 5th gear. May turn on MIL.Go To PINPOINT TEST D .
P0968 (1) , P0796PCCPCC solenoid circuit openVoltage through PCC solenoid is checked. Error is noted if tolerance is exceeded.Open circuit - causes maximum PCC pressure, harsh engagements and shifts. May flash TCIL.Go To PINPOINT TEST D .
P0971, P0799PCCPCC solenoid intermittent short to powerVoltage through PCC solenoid is checked. An error will be noted if tolerance is exceeded.Short to battery power: harsh shift and engagements. May flash TCIL.Go To PINPOINT TEST D .
P0745PCAPCA solenoid or circuit faultPCA functional fault - low pressure.Incorrect shift pattern indicating mechanical or hydraulic failure of the transmission. Will turn on MIL.Go To PINPOINT TEST D .
P0748PCAPCA solenoid inoperativeElectrical failure of the solenoid detected.Possible slip in gear and/or 3rd gear ratio. May turn on MIL.Go To PINPOINT TEST D .
P0960, P1746PCAPCA solenoid circuit openVoltage through PCA solenoid is checked. Error is noted if tolerance is exceeded.Open circuit - causes maximum PCA pressure, harsh engagements and shifts. May flash TCIL.Go To PINPOINT TEST D .
P0963, P1760PCAPCA solenoid intermittent short to powerVoltage through PCA solenoid is checked. An error will be noted if tolerance is exceeded.Short to power - causes maximum PCA pressure, harsh engagements and shifts. May flash TCIL.Go To PINPOINT TEST D .
P0964, P1788PCBPCB solenoid circuit openVoltage through PCB solenoid is checked. Error is noted if tolerance is exceeded.Open circuit - causes maximum PCB pressure, harsh engagements and shifts. May flash TCIL.Go To PINPOINT TEST D .
P0775PCBPCB solenoid or circuit faultPCB functional fault - low pressure.Incorrect shift pattern indicating mechanical or hydraulic failure of the transmission. Will turn on MIL.Go To PINPOINT TEST D .
P0778PCBPCB solenoid inoperativeElectrical failure of the solenoid detected.No 2nd and 5th gear. Will turn on MIL.Go To PINPOINT TEST D .
P0795PCCPCC solenoid or circuit faultPCC functional fault - low pressure.Incorrect shift pattern indicating mechanical or hydraulic failure of the transmission. Will turn on MIL.Go To PINPOINT TEST D .
P0798PCCPCC solenoid inoperativeElectrical failure of the solenoid detected.Incorrect gear ratio in 4th and 5th gear. Will turn on MIL.Go To PINPOINT TEST D .
P1124TPTP voltage high/low for on-board diagnosticTP was not in the correct position for on-board diagnostic.Rerun at appropriate throttle position per application.REFER to the SELF-DIAGNOSTICS - CNG, FLEX-FUEL & GASOLINE article.
P1460A/CA/C clutch cycling pressure switch errorA/C or defrost ON condition may result from A/C clutch being ON during on-board diagnostic.DTC set during on-board diagnostic - rerun with A/C OFF. Failed ON - EPC pressure slightly low with A/C OFF.REFER to the SELF-DIAGNOSTICS - CNG, FLEX-FUEL & GASOLINE article.
P1636SSxSSx ISIG communication errorPCM has detected an error with the ISIG chip.May turn on MIL.INSTALL a new PCM.
P1700TRANSTransmission undetermined failureInternal component failure. Direct one-way clutch failure.FMEM becomes active - engine rpm limited to 4,000 rpms. Failed a NEUTRAL condition in 1st, 3rd or 4th gear in automatic mode. Only 2nd and 5th gear available. Other DTCs that may set P1700: P0745, P1747, P1760, P1714, P1715, P0750, P0755.If other solenoid DTCs are present, diagnose and repair them first. CLEAR DTCs and drive vehicle. If P1700 returns, disassemble transmission and INSPECT the direct one-way clutch. REPAIR as required. CLEAR DTC. Drive vehicle and verify repair.
P0705Digital TR sensorDigital TR circuit failureDigital TR circuits, indicating an invalid pattern in TR_D. Condition caused by a short to ground or an open in TR4, TR3A, TR2 and or TR1 circuits. This DTC cannot be set by an incorrectly adjusted digital TR sensor.Harsh engagements or wrong gear commanded. Defaults to (D) or invalid position. May turn MIL ON.Go To PINPOINT TEST C .
P0708Digital TR sensorDigital TR sensor circuit TR3A openDigital TR sensor circuit TR3A reading 2.6v - 5.0v (open circuit). This DTC cannot be set by an incorrectly adjusted digital TR sensor.Harsh engagements or wrong gear commanded. Defaults to (D) or invalid position. May turn MIL ON.Go To PINPOINT TEST C .
P1702Digital TRDigital TR signal intermittent, code P0705, P0708 are setSee P0705, P0708 conditions.See P0705, P0708 symptoms. May flash TCIL.Go To PINPOINT TEST C .
P1704Digital TRDigital TR not in P or N positions during KOEO/KOERDigital TR sensor or shift cable incorrectly adjusted or digital TR circuit failure.DTC is set.Go To PINPOINT TEST C .
P1705Digital TRDigital TR not in P or N during KOEO/KOERKOEO/KOER not run in P or N or digital TR circuit failure.DTC is set.RERUN KOEO/KOER in P or N or Go To PINPOINT TEST C .
P1703BPPBrake not actuated during on-board diagnostic KOERBrake not cycled during KOER.Failed ON or not connected - torque converter clutch will not engage at less than 1/3 throttle. Failed OFF or not connected - torque converter clutch will not disengage when brake is applied.REFER to the SELF-DIAGNOSTICS - CNG, FLEX-FUEL & GASOLINE article.
P1703BPPBPP switch circuit failedBrake ON circuit failure during KOEO.Failed ON or not connected - torque converter clutch will not engage at less than 1/3 throttle. Failed OFF or not connected - torque converter clutch will not disengage when brake is applied.REFER to the SELF-DIAGNOSTICS - CNG, FLEX-FUEL & GASOLINE article.
P1572BPPBPP switch circuit failedBrake ON circuit failure during normal operation.Failed ON or not connected - torque converter clutch will not engage at less than 1/3 throttle. Failed OFF or not connected - torque converter clutch will not disengage when brake is applied.REFER to the SELF-DIAGNOSTICS - CNG, FLEX-FUEL & GASOLINE article.
P0712TFT157°C (315°F) indicated TFT sensor circuit groundedVoltage drop across TFT sensor exceeds scale set for temperature of 157°C (315°F).DTC set. May flash TCIL.Go To PINPOINT TEST B .
P0713TFT40°C (-40°F) indicated TFT sensor circuit openVoltage drop across TFT sensor exceeds scale set for temperature -40°C (-40°F).DTC set. May flash TCIL.Go To PINPOINT TEST B .
P1711TFTTFT out of on-board diagnostic rangeTransmission not at operating temperature during on-board diagnostic.DTC set - vehicle cold or overheated.Warm or cool vehicle to normal operating temperature. Go To PINPOINT TEST B .
P0711TFTNo change in TFTPCM has detected no TFT change during operation.DTC is set. May flash TCIL.Go To PINPOINT TEST B .
P1783TFTTransmission overtemp condition indicatedTransmission fluid temperature exceeded 127°C (270°F).Increase in control pressure. May flash TCIL.Go To PINPOINT TEST B .
P1780TCSTCS not changing statesTCS not cycled during OBD test. TCS circuit or switch open or shorted.No (D) cancel when switch is cycled.RERUN on-board diagnostic and cycle switch. REFER to TRANSMISSION SELECTOR LEVER .
P1501VSS inputVSS input high during self testPCM had detected a VSS input signal during KOER - Self Test.Cannot run KOER.STOP vehicle. RERUN KOER - Self Test. If KOER cannot be carried out, REFER to the SELF-DIAGNOSTICS - CNG, FLEX-FUEL & GASOLINE article.
(1) May also be generated by some other non-electric transmission hardware system. (2) Output circuit check, generated only by electrical symptoms.
(1)May also be generated by some other non-electric transmission hardware system.
(2)Output circuit check, generated only by electrical symptoms.

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