Main Regulating Valves

2007 Ford Escape Base, 2.3 Z, FWD, AutomaticSECTION Main Regulating Valves
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The main regulating valve (pressure control solenoids) control the required main line pressure for the individual transmission ranges.

The main line pressure is controlled dependent on the current engine load.

Fig 1: Identifying External Shift Mechanism Components
G04681694Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

The transmission end of the manual selector lever cable is attached to a ball on the lever of the manual shaft.

The cable abutments are secured to the transmission housing, and then to the bracket of the manual selector lever.

The adjuster for the manual selector lever cable is located at the transmission side of the sheath.

At the manual selector lever end the cable is clipped onto a ball.

Fig 2: Transmission Control Overview
G04681695Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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