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DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2007ESCAPE BASE, 2.3 Z, FWD, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 166 (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CVT)DESCRIPTION AND OPERATIONTRANSAXLE ELECTRONIC CONTROL SYSTEMPRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOIDS
2007 Ford Escape Base, 2.3 Z, FWD, Automatic
Pressure Control Solenoids
2007 Ford Escape Base, 2.3 Z, FWD, AutomaticSECTION Pressure Control Solenoids
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mercury Montego, 2005 Ford Freestyle, and 2005 Ford Five Hundred. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The 5 pressure control solenoids are of a variable force solenoid (VFS) type:
- Main pressure control (PCA) solenoid A
- Main system pressure
- TCC torque converter clutch apply
- Pressure control (PCB) solenoid B primary variator pulley pressure
- Pressure control (PCC) solenoid C secondary variator pulley pressure
- Pressure control (PCD) solenoid supplies pressure for forward and reverse clutches
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.