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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2009FUSION SEL, 3.0 1, FWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1332 (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION)DIAGNOSTIC TESTSSHIFT POINT ROAD TEST

2009 Ford Fusion SEL, 3.0 1, FWD

Shift Point Road Test

2009 Ford Fusion SEL, 3.0 1, FWDSECTION Shift Point Road Test

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Ford Mustang. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

This test verifies that the shift control system is operating correctly.

Bring the engine and transmission up to normal operating temperature.
Operate the vehicle with the selector lever in the D position.
Apply minimum throttle and observe the speeds at which upshift occurs and the torque converter engages. Refer to the following Shift Speeds chart.
Stop the vehicle. Select the D position and cancel overdrive by pressing the transmission control (TC) switch. Repeat Step 3. The transmission will make all upshifts except 4-5 and the torque converter clutch (TCC) should apply above 46 km/h (27 mph).
Press the accelerator pedal to the floor, wide open throttle (WOT). The transmission should shift from 3rd to 2nd, or 3rd to 1st, depending on vehicle speed, and the TCC should release.
With the vehicle speed above 48 km/h (30 mph), move the transmission range selector lever from D position to manual 1 position and release the accelerator pedal. The transmission should immediately downshift to 3rd gear. When vehicle speed drops below 32 km/h (20 mph), the transmission should downshift into 1st gear.

If transmission fails to upshift/downshift or the TCC does not apply/release, refer to Diagnosis By Symptom for possible causes.

CAUTION: Always obey local traffic laws, do not exceed posted limits.

SHIFT SPEEDS - 4.0L ENGINE

Throttle Position	Overdrive Position "D"	Axle Ratio
Throttle Position	Shift	Shift Speed
Closed	5-4	37-42 km/h (23-26 mph)
	4-1	16-19 km/h (10-12 mph)
Minimum	1-2	19-21 km/h (12-13 mph)
Monitor PID:	2-3	27-31 km/h (17-19 mph)
TP Volt 1.25	3-4	34-35 km/h (21-22 mph)
	4-5	39-43 km/h (24-27 mph)
Wide	1-2	64-68 km/h (40-42 mph)
Open	2-3	93-101 km/h (58-63 mph)
	3-4	140-145 km/h (87-90 mph)
	4-5	171-174 km/h (106-108 mph)

CAUTION: Always obey local traffic laws, do not exceed posted limits.

SHIFT SPEEDS - 4.6L ENGINE

Throttle Position	Overdrive Position "D"	Axle Ratio
Throttle Position	Shift	Shift Speed
Closed	5-4	39 km/h (24 mph)
	4-1	16 km/h (10 mph)
Minimum	1-2	18 km/h (11 mph)
Monitor PID:	2-3	27 km/h (17 mph)
TP Volt 1.25	3-4	35 km/h (22 mph)
	4-5	39 km/h (24 mph)
Wide	1-2	68 km/h (42 mph)
Open	2-3	106 km/h (66 mph)
	3-4	148 km/h (92 mph)
	4-5	217 km/h (135 mph)

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.