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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2007ESCAPE BASE, 2.3 Z, FWD, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1065 (AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE - 6F35)IN-VEHICLE REPAIRSOLENOID BODY LEADFRAMEREMOVAL
2007 Ford Escape Base, 2.3 Z, FWD, Automatic

Solenoid Body Leadframe: Removal

2007 Ford Escape Base, 2.3 Z, FWD, AutomaticSECTION Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Milan and 2010 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Remove the Air Cleaner (ACL) assembly. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING - 2.5L or INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING - 3.0L (4V) .
  3. Remove the screws and the underbody cover.
    Fig 1: Locating Screws And Underbody Cover
    G06278381Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the transmission fluid drain plug and allow the transmission fluid to drain.
    Fig 2: Locating Transmission Fluid Drain Plug
    G06278382Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the transmission fluid drain plug.
    • Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
    Fig 3: Locating Transmission Fluid Drain Plug
    G06278383Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Disconnect the transaxle electrical connector.
    Fig 4: Locating Transaxle Electrical Connector
    G06278384Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the transaxle electrical wiring harness retainers from the main control cover stud bolts.
    Fig 5: Locating Transaxle Electrical Wiring Harness Retainers
    G06278385Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the 2 nuts, pull the transmission fluid cooler tube bracket and tubes away from the transaxle and position it aside.
    Fig 6: Pulling Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube Bracket
    G06278386Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. NOTE: Note the location of the stud bolts for assembly.

    Remove the 8 bolts, 5 stud bolts and the main control cover.

    Fig 7: Locating Bolts, Stud Bolts And Main Control Cover
    G06278387Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Disconnect the Transmission Range (TR) sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 8: Locating TR Sensor Electrical Connector
    G06278388Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Disconnect the Output Shaft Speed (OSS) sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 9: Locating Output Shaft Speed (OSS) Sensor Electrical Connector
    G06278389Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove the main control cover grommet.
    Fig 10: Locating Main Control Cover Grommet
    G06278390Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. NOTE: Be careful not to bend or twist the leadframe or the solenoid terminals when removing the leadframe or damage can occur to the leadframe or the solenoids.

    Remove the 5 screws and the leadframe from the solenoids by lifting it straight up evenly.

    Fig 11: Locating Screws And Leadframe
    G06278391Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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