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A/T - High Gear Engagement From A Stop, MIL, DTC P0720/P0722
2013 Ford F 150 2WD V6-3.7LSECTION A/T - High Gear Engagement From A Stop, MIL, DTC P0720/P0722
TSB 13-4-9
04/18/13
6R80 TRANSMISSION HIGH GEAR ENGAGEMENT
FROM A STOP - VEHICLES BUILT ON OR BEFORE
4/8/2013
FORD:
2011-2013 Mustang, F-150
2012-2013 Expedition
LINCOLN:
2012-2013 Navigator
The article supersedes TSB 13-2-3 to update the Title, Issue Statement and add a production fix date.
ISSUE
Some 2011-2013 Mustang, F-150, 2012-2013 Expedition and Navigator vehicles equipped with a 6R80 transmission and built on or before 4/8/2013 may exhibit a transmission engagement in higher (5th) gear when starting. The wrench indictor and/or the seat belt minder may be illuminated, the speedometer reads zero and the odometer displays dashes while driving. Symptoms may clear after an ignition key cycle. Diagnostics trouble codes (DTCs) P0720 and P0722 may or may not be stored in the powertrain control module.
ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
Replace the molded leadframe on the main control assembly. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 307-01 Shift Solenoids.
NOTE
REPLACEMENT OF SHIFT SOLENOIDS ARE NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS PROCEDURE.
Parts Block
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage And Emissions Warranty Coverage
Warranty/ESP coverage limits/policies/prior approvals are not altered by a TSB. Warranty/ESP coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part and verified using the OASIS part coverage tool.
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
130409A 2011-2013 F-150, 2.1 Hrs.
2012-2013
Expedition/Navigator 6R80
Transmission: Check DTCs
And Replace The Molded
Leadframe (Do Not Use
With Any Other Labor
Operations)
130409A 2011-2013 Mustang 6R80 2.2 Hrs.
Transmission: Check DTCs
And Replace The Molded
Leadframe (Do Not Use
With Any Other Labor
Operations)
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
7G276 D4
Disclaimer
04/18/13
6R80 TRANSMISSION HIGH GEAR ENGAGEMENT
FROM A STOP - VEHICLES BUILT ON OR BEFORE
4/8/2013
FORD:
2011-2013 Mustang, F-150
2012-2013 Expedition
LINCOLN:
2012-2013 Navigator
The article supersedes TSB 13-2-3 to update the Title, Issue Statement and add a production fix date.
ISSUE
Some 2011-2013 Mustang, F-150, 2012-2013 Expedition and Navigator vehicles equipped with a 6R80 transmission and built on or before 4/8/2013 may exhibit a transmission engagement in higher (5th) gear when starting. The wrench indictor and/or the seat belt minder may be illuminated, the speedometer reads zero and the odometer displays dashes while driving. Symptoms may clear after an ignition key cycle. Diagnostics trouble codes (DTCs) P0720 and P0722 may or may not be stored in the powertrain control module.
ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
Replace the molded leadframe on the main control assembly. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 307-01 Shift Solenoids.
NOTE
REPLACEMENT OF SHIFT SOLENOIDS ARE NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS PROCEDURE.
Parts Block
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage And Emissions Warranty Coverage
Warranty/ESP coverage limits/policies/prior approvals are not altered by a TSB. Warranty/ESP coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part and verified using the OASIS part coverage tool.
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
130409A 2011-2013 F-150, 2.1 Hrs.
2012-2013
Expedition/Navigator 6R80
Transmission: Check DTCs
And Replace The Molded
Leadframe (Do Not Use
With Any Other Labor
Operations)
130409A 2011-2013 Mustang 6R80 2.2 Hrs.
Transmission: Check DTCs
And Replace The Molded
Leadframe (Do Not Use
With Any Other Labor
Operations)
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
7G276 D4
Disclaimer
RENDER: 1.0x
NO RELATED
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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.