SHIFT CONCERNS: HARSH 2-3 SHIFT ONLY (AUTOMATIC)
| Possible Component | Reference/Action |
|---|---|
| 233 - ELECTRICAL ROUTINE | |
| Powertrain Control System | |
| Electrical inputs/outputs, vehicle wiring harnesses, powertrain control module, EPC solenoid, transmission range (TR) sensor, transmission fluid temperature (TFT) sensor, mass air flow sensor, TCC solenoid, turbine shaft speed (TSS) sensor | Run On-Board Diagnostics Tests. Refer to INTRODUCTION - GASOLINE article for Escape (gasoline) and Mariner or INTRODUCTION- HYBRID ESCAPE article for Escape (Hybrid). GO to PINPOINT TEST B , GO to PINPOINT TEST C , GO to PINPOINT TEST D , GO to PINPOINT TEST E and GO to PINPOINT TEST F . |
| 333 - HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL ROUTINE | |
| Main Control | |
| Bolts out of torque specification | Adjust bolts to specification. |
| Gasket leaks | Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary. |
| Line modulator valve (also 1 - 2 and 3 - 4 harsh shift), servo release shuttle valve stuck, damaged or misassembled | Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary. |
| Separator plates damaged | Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary. |
| Hydraulic passages damaged | Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary. |
| Pump Assembly | |
| Bolts out of torque specification | Adjust bolts to specification. |
| Gasket damaged | Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary. |
| Porosity/cross leaks | Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary. |
| Pump support seal rings No. 4 or No. 5 damaged | Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary. |
| Direct Clutch Assembly | |
| Carry out Air Pressure Test. | |
| Piston or piston bore damaged | Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary. |
| Friction elements damaged, worn | Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary. |
| Ball check not seating correctly | Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary. |
| Return spring damaged | Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary. |
| Clutch cylinder splines damaged | Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary. |
| Intermediate/Overdrive Servo | |
| Servo piston or piston bore damaged | Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary. |
| Servo rod damaged | Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary. |
| Case | |
| Leakage in the servo apply, servo release or direct clutch circuits | Inspect case for damage. Carry out Air Pressure Test. Repair or install a new case as necessary. |
| Servo rod bore damaged | Inspect for damage. Repair as necessary. |
DIAGNOSTIC ROUTINES - SHIFT CONCERNS HARSH 2-3 SHIFT ONLY (AUTOMATIC)