Pressure Test

2007 Ford Fusion SEL, 2.3 Z, StandardSECTION Pressure Test
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Fig 1: Pressure Tap Location
GF0017771Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Item Part Number Description
1 - Clutch C1
2 - Clutch C3
3 - Clutch C2
4 - Lube circuit
5 - Clutch B2
CAUTION: If the pressure is low at stall, do not continue with the test or further transaxle damage will occur. Do not maintain wide open throttle (WOT) in any transaxle range for more than 5 seconds.

This test verifies that the pressure is within specification.

  1. Connect a pressure gauge to the appropriate pressure tap.
  2. Start the engine and check the pressures, see the pressure charts to determine if the pressures are within specification.
    CLUTCH AND BRAKE PRESSURE CHART

    Clutch Range Pressure
    C1 Drive (1st-4th) 196-1,372 kPa (28-199 psi)
    C2 Drive (4th-6th) 196-1,372 kPa (28-199 psi)
    C3 Drive (3rd-5th) 196-1,372 kPa (28-199 psi)
    C3 Reverse 392-1,863 kPa (57-270 psi)
    B2 Low manual (1st) 588-1,372 kPa (85-199 psi)
    B2 Reverse 392-1863 kPa (57-270 psi)
    PRESSURE DIAGNOSTIC CHART

    Test Results Possible Source
    Values of both D and R ranges are lower than the standards
    • Pressure control solenoid A (PCA)
    • Primary regulator valve failure
    • Oil pump failure
    • Leak from hydraulic circuit of D or R range
    Only the value of D range is lower than the standards
    • D range hydraulic circuit failure
    • C1 clutch failure
    Only the value of R range is lower than the standards
    • R range hydraulic circuit failure
    • C3 clutch failure
    • B2 brake failure
  3. If the pressure is not within specification, install a new main control valve body.
  4. If the pressures are OK, clear all DTCs. Test drive vehicle, code could be intermittent. If DTC returns, install a new valve body.
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