Test Procedure

2007 Ford Fusion SEL, 2.3 Z, StandardSECTION Test Procedure
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  1. TP1 CONTINUOUS MEMORY DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0A44: CHECK FOR CORRECT TRACTION MOTOR RPM DURING THE ROAD TEST 
    • Clear the TCM DTCs.
    • Access the TCM and monitor the M_SPEED (RPM) PID.
    • Access the TCM and monitor the VSS (SPD) PID.
    • Road test the vehicle.
    • Record traction motor RPM at different vehicle speeds.
    VEHICLE SPEED REFERENCE CHART

    Vehicle Speed KM/H (MPH) Traction Motor RPM
    0 (0) 0
    26 (16) 1,996
    55 (34) 4,392
    80 (50) 6,389
    109 (68) 8,784

    Does the traction motor RPM correspond with the vehicle speed? 

    Yes No
    GO to  TP2. INSTALL a new transaxle assembly. Refer to the ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (ECVT)
  2. TP2 CHECK FOR DTCS 

    Is DTC P0C2F present? 

    Yes No
    GO to PINPOINT TEST DP . Unable to duplicate or identify the concern at this time.
    RETURN to SYMPTOM CHARTS for further direction.
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