Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Transmission Identification
Check
- 1.
Using the scan tool, select Powertrain, Transmission and Transmission Characterization / Solenoid IDN from the toolbox icon and follow the instructions displayed on the scan tool. The Transmission Characterization / Solenoid IDN screen displays solenoid body identification information:- Solenoid body identification is a 12-digit number
- Solenoid body strategy is a 13-digit number. If the solenoid body strategy field is blank, the module contains a partial transmission solenoid body strategy. This is due to a corrupt or missing file at the time the programmable parameters were completed.
- 2.NOTE: The 13-digit solenoid body strategy number consists of only numbers. Letters are not used.
Compare the solenoid body identification and strategy to the solenoid body identification tag located on the left side of the transmission case.
- Original Solenoid Body Service Tag
- 4.
If the solenoid body identification and strategy displayed on the scan tool match the solenoid body identification tag or replacement tag, then the solenoid body identification and strategy are correct for this transmission and a solenoid body strategy data download is not required. If the solenoid body identification tag or replacement tag is missing or damaged so it is not readable or does not match the identification or strategy displayed on the scan tool, remove the transmission fluid pan and filter and locate the 13-digit solenoid body strategy etched on the main control casting. Refer to: Transmission Fluid Pan, Gasket and Filter - 3.5L EcoBoost (235kW/320PS) . Refer to: Transmission Fluid Pan, Gasket and Filter - 3.7L Duratec (199kW/270PS) . Refer to: Transmission Fluid Pan, Gasket and Filter - 3.2L Duratorq-TDCi (148kW/200PS) - Puma .
- Replacement Solenoid Body Service Tag
- Main Control Solenoid Body Strategy
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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.
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