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NOTE:
The addition of Motorcraft Cooling System Stop Leak Pellets, VC- 6, darkens Motorcraft
Premium Gold Engine Coolant from yellow to golden tan.
zAdd Motorcraft Premium Engine Coolant VC-4- A (in Oregon VC-5, in Canada CXC-10) or
equivalent meeting Ford specification ESE- M97B44-A (green color), or Motorcraft Premium
Gold Engine Coolant VC-7- A or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSS-M97B51- A1 (yellow
color). Use the same coolant that was drained from the cooling system. Do not mix coolant
types.
z Do not add/mix orange-colored Motorcraft Speciality Orange Engine Coolant VC- 2 or equivalent
meeting Ford specification WSS- M97B44-D. Mixing coolants may degrade the coolant's
corrosion protection.
z Do not add alcohol, methanol, brine, or any engine coolants mixed with alcohol or methanol
antifreeze. These can cause engine damage from overheating or freezing.
z Do not mix with recycled coolant unless it meets the requirements of Ford specification ESE-
M97B44- A or WSS-M97B51- A1. Not all coolant recycling processes meet these Ford
specifications. Use of such coolants can harm the engine and cooling system components. Klj . 2 ba
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1. To maintain the integrity of the coolant and the cooling system:
1. Add Motorcraft Premium Engine Coolant VC-4- A (in Oregon VC-5, in Canada CXC-10)
or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESE-M97B44- A (green color), or Motorcraft
Premium Gold Engine Coolant VC-7- A or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSS-
M97B51- A1 (yellow color). Use the same coolant that was drained from the cooling
system. Do not mix coolant types.
2. Do not add/mix orange-colored Motorcraft Speciality Orange Engine Coolant VC- 2 or
equivalent meeting Ford specification WSS-M97B44- D. Mixing coolants may degrade the
coolant's corrosion protection.
3. Do not add alcohol, methanol, brine, or any engine coolants mixed with alcohol or
methanol antifreeze. These can cause engine damage from overheating or freezing.
4. Do not mix with recycled coolant unless it meets the requirements of Ford specification ESE- M97B44- A or WSS-M97B51- A1. Not all coolant recycling processes meet these
Ford specifications. Use of such coolants can harm the engine and cooling system
components.
2. Fill the degas bottle. Use Motorcraft Premium Engine Coolant VC-4- A (in Oregon VC-5, in
Canada CXC- 10) or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESE-M97B44- A (green color), or
Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant VC-7- A or equivalent meeting Ford specification
WSS- M97B51- A1 (yellow color). Use the same coolant that was drained from the cooling
system. Do not mix coolant types.
3. Start the engine and allow to run until coolant circulation is observed in the intercooler degas bottle. Absence of circulation indicates air is trapped in the system.
zTurn the engine off.
4. Add coolant as needed. Use Motorcraft Premium Engine Coolant VC -4-A (in Oregon VC-5, in
Canada CXC- 10) or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESE-M97B44- A (green color), or
Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant VC-7- A or equivalent meeting Ford specification
WSS- M97B51- A1 (yellow color). Use the same coolant that was drained from the cooling
system. Do not mix coolant types.
5. Repeat the above procedure to make sure all entrapped air is released. Klj . 2 ba
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7. Inspect for normal burning.
zThis can be identified by light tan or gray deposits on the firing tip.
8. Inspect for pre- ignition.
z This can be identified by melted electrodes and possibly a blistered insulator. Metallic
deposits on the insulator indicate engine damage.
z Install a new spark plug.
9. Inspect for overheating. zThis can be identified by a white or light gray insulator with small black or gray brown
spots and a bluish- burnt appearance of the electrodes.
z This may be caused by engine overheating, the wrong type of fuel, loose spark plugs, too
hot a plug, low fuel pump pressure or incorrect ignition timing.
z Install a new spark plug. Klj . 3 ba
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8. Inspect for overheating.
zThis can be identified by a white or light gray insulator with small black or gray brown
spots and with bluish- burnt appearance of the electrodes.
z This may be caused by engine overheating, wrong type of fuel, loose spark plugs, too hot
a plug, low fuel pump pressure or incorrect ignition timing.
z Install a new spark plug.
9. Inspect for fused spot deposits. zThis can be identified by melted or spotty deposits resembling bubbles or blisters.
z This may be caused by sudden acceleration.
z Clean the spark plug.
Installation 1. Adjust the spark plug gap as necessary. Klj . 3 ba
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PINPOINT TEST B: TRANSMISSION FLUID TEMPERATURE (TFT)
SENSOR
Test Step Result / Action to Take
NOTE:
Refer to the Transmission Connector Layouts preceding these pinpoint tests. B1 ELECTRONIC DIAGNOSTICS
z
Check to make sure the transmission harness
connector is fully seated, pins are fully engaged in
connector and in good condition before proceeding.
z Connect the diagnostic tool.
z Key in ON position.
z Select Diagnostic Data Link.
z Select PCM.
z Select PID/Data Monitor and Record.
z Enter the following diagnostic mode on the diagnostic
tool: PIDs; TFT, TFTV.
z Does the vehicle enter PID/Data Monitor and
Record? Yes
GO to
B2 .
No
REPEAT procedure to enter PID. If
vehicle did not enter PID, REFER
to the Powertrain
Control/Emissions Diagnosis
(PC/ED) manual for diagnosis of
PCM. B2 WARM-
UP/COOL-DOWN CYCLE z
While monitoring the TFT PIDs, carry out the
following test: If transmission is cold, run transmission
to warm it up. If transmission is warm, allow
transmission to cool down.
z Do the TFT PIDs increase as the transmission is
warmed up or decrease as the transmission is
cooled or does the TFT or TFTV drop in and out
of range? Yes
If the TFT PIDs increase as the
transmission is warmed or
decrease as the transmission is
cooled, CLEAR all DTCs. ROAD
TEST to verify if concern is still
present. If concern is still present,
REFER to
Diagnosis By Symptom in this section to diagnose
transmission overheating.
If the TFT or TFTV drop in and out
of range, INSPECT for intermittent
concern in the internal/external
harness, sensor or connector.
No
GO to
B3 .
B3 ELECTRICAL SIGNAL CHECK
z
Key in ON position.
z Remove transmission fluid pan.
z Visually inspect the lead frame and connectors for
damage.
z Measure the voltage with the positive lead to positive
TFT at sensor pin and negative lead to a good
ground. Yes
GO to
B4 .
No
CHECK for open or short circuit in
vehicle harness, internal harness
or a PCM concern. Klj . 8 ba
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PINPOINT TEST C: DIGITAL TRANSMISSION RANGE (TR) SENSOR z
Is the voltage present? B4 CHECK RESISTANCE OF TFT SENSOR
z
Disconnect: Transmission Harness .
z Measure the resistance between the positive TFT
and negative TFT pins at transmission connector,
using the following:
z Is the resistance correct? Transmission Fluid Temperature °C °F Resistance (Ohms)
-40 to -
20 -
40 to - 4 967K - 284K
-
19 to - 1 -3 - 31 284K - 100K
0 - 20 32 - 68 100K -
37K 21 - 40 69 -
104 37K - 16K
41 - 70 105 - 158 16K - 5K
71 - 90 159 - 194 5K -
2.7K 91 - 110 195 - 230 2.7K - 1.5K
111 - 130 231 - 266 1.5K - 0.8K
131 - 150 267 - 302 0.8K -
0.54K Yes
REFER to
Diagnosis By Symptom in this section to diagnose an
overheating concern.
No
INSTALL a new internal harness
(sensor is part of harness).
Test Step Result / Action to Take
NOTE:
Refer to the Digital Transmission Range (TR) Sensor Connector illustration preceding
these pinpoint tests. NOTE:
Refer to the Digital Transmission Range (TR) Sensor Diagnosis Chart preceding these
pinpoint tests. Klj . 9 ba
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a
Carry out electrical routine first.
Diagnostic Routines Engagement Concerns
No Forward 201 301
No REVERSE 202 302
Harsh REVERSE 203 303
Harsh Forward 204 304
Delayed/Soft Reverse 205 305
Delayed/Soft Forward 206 306
Shift Concerns
Some/All Shifts Missing 210 310
Timing Concerns
—
Early/Late 211 311
—Erratic/Hunting 212 312
Feel
—
Soft/Slipping 213 313
—
Harsh 214 314
No 1st Gear, Engages in Higher Gear 215 315
No Manual 1st Gear 216 316
No Manual 2nd Gear 217 317
Torque Converter Operation Concerns
No Apply 240 340
Always Applied/Stalls Vehicle 241 341
Cycling/Shudder/Chatter 242 342
Other Concerns
No Engine Braking in 2nd Gear, Manual 2nd or Manual 1st
Position 250 350
Gearshift Lever Efforts High 251 351
External Leaks 252 352
Vehicle Driveability Concerns 253 353
Noise/Vibration in Forward or Reverse 254 354
Engine Will Not Crank 255 355
No PARK (P) Range 256 356
Overheating 257 357
Engagement Concern: No Forward Possible Component Reference/Action
201 —
ELECTRICAL ROUTINE ·
No Electrical Concerns 301 —
HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL ROUTINE Fluid
·
Incorrect level ·
Adjust fluid to correct level. ·
Condition ·
Inspect as under Fluid Condition Check; refer to Verification of Klj . 3 ba
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Shift Linkage, Digital TR Sensor
·
Damaged or incorrectly adjusted ·
Inspect and repair as required. Verify transmission shift
cable adjustment; refer to Section 307 - 05 . 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. Park Mechanism
·
Output shaft ring, parking brake pawl,
parking pawl return spring, park rod
guide cup, parking pawl shaft,
parking pawl actuating rod, manual
lever detent spring damaged or
assembled incorrectly ·
Inspect for damage or incorrect assembly and repair as
required.
Other Concerns: Overheating Possible Component Reference/Action
257 —
ELECTRICAL ROUTINE Refer to Routine 240/340, Torque Converter Operation Concern: No Apply
357 —
HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL ROUTINE Fluid
·
Incorrect level ·
Adjust fluid to correct level. ·
Condition ·
Inspect condition of fluid. Other
·
Damaged, blocked or reversed cooler lines or
restriction in the transmission oil cooler ·
Inspect for damage and correct
installation. Repair as required. Vehicle Concerns Causing Engine Overheating
·
Refer to the appropriate engine
cooling section. Main Controls
·
Drain back valve, torque clutch control valve, converter
limit valve stuck, damaged or assembled incorrectly ·
Inspect for damage and repair as
required. Torque Converter Clutch
·
No apply ·
Refer to Routine 240/340. Klj . 30 ba
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