A/T - Uncommanded TCC Lock Up On 1-2 Upshift
TSB 09-20-1410/19/09
UN-COMMANDED TCC APPLY ON THE 1-2 SHIFT
CAUSING PERCEPTION OF HESITATION AND/OR
LACK OF POWER DURING SHIFT
FORD:
2005-2010 Crown Victoria
2005-2006 Expedition
2005-2010 E-150, E-250, E-350, F-150
LINCOLN:
2005-2010 Town Car
2006-2008 Mark LT
MERCURY:
2005-2010 Grand Marquis
This article supersedes TSB 6-22-7 to update the Issue Statement, vehicle model years and model line covered.
ISSUE
Some 2005-2010 vehicles equipped with a 4R70/75E-W transmission may experience an un-commanded torque converter clutch (TCC) apply or TCC partial apply immediately after the 1-2 shift. This may result in the perception that the vehicle lacks power or that the transmission is up-shifting too early. Additional symptoms of uncommanded TCC apply when coming to a stop (before the 2-1 downshift is commanded), are engine stalling or lugging when engaging manual 2nd while at a stop and code P1742 may be present in continuous memory. However, the vehicle should operate normally in park, reverse, neutral and manual 1st gear.
ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure for verification and repair.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. Monitor (TCC %) solenoid command state - duty cycle and (TC SLIP ACT) torque converter clutch slippage - RPM, while in 2nd, 3rd or 4th gear with a TCC % reading 0.
a. If TCC % = 0 and TC SLIP ACT = less than 20 RPM then inspect the number 7 check ball in the main control valve body for damage. Replace as required following the appropriate Workshop Manual (WSM) under Disassembly and Assembly of Subassemblies - Main Control Valve Body. (Figure 1)
NOTE
THIS PROCEDURE IS PERFORMED IN 2ND GEAR AUTO (NOT MANUAL 2). MONITOR (TC SLIP ACT) AFTER THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) COMMANDS 2ND GEAR AND BEFORE THE VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR (VSS) READS 35 MPH (56 KM/H).
b. If you receive any other reading, this procedure does not apply; follow normal diagnostic procedures as outlined in the appropriate WSM.
NOTE
IT IS NORMAL FOR THE PCM TO COMMAND 4TH GEAR AT SPEEDS AS LOW AS 19 MPH (30 KM/H) WITH LIGHT ACCELERATION WHEN THE THROTTLE POSITION IS LESS THEN 20%.
Parts Block
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage
IMPORTANT: Warranty coverage limits/policies are not altered by a TSB. Warranty coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part.
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
092014A 2005-2010 Crown Victoria, 2.3 Hrs.
Grand Marquis, Town Car,
Econoline 150/250/350,
2005-2006 Expedition:
Includes Time To Perform
The Diagnosis Outlined In
This Article And Repair
(Do Not Use With Any
Other Labor Operations)
092014A 2005-2010 F-150, 2.2 Hrs.
2006-2008 Mark LT:
Includes Time To Perform
The Diagnosis Outlined In
This Article And Repair
(Do Not Use With Any
Other Labor Operations)
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
7E195 01
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