Line Pressure Diagnosis

2007 Ford Escape Base, 2.3 Z, FWD, AutomaticSECTION Line Pressure Diagnosis

If the line pressure is low at idle in all ranges check the following items:

  • Low fluid level
  • Restricted inlet filter
  • Loose main body
  • Solenoid body or accumulator body to case bolts
  • Excessive leakage in pump
  • Case
  • Control bodies
  • Sticking main regulator valve or damaged inlet tube seal on inlet filter
  • Damaged gaskets or separator plate

If the line pressure is high at idle in all ranges then check the following items:

  • Main regular valve
  • Solenoid body and wiring harness
  • Run Quick Test referred to in electrical diagnosis in this article
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