2018 Ford Fusion Energi TitaniumFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

DTC P0811 - Excessive Clutch A Slippage

P0811 - EXCESSIVE CLUTCH A SLIPPAGE

Description:  This DTC sets when the engine speed measured by the PCM exceeds the engine speed measured at the transmission by a calibrated threshold.
Possible Causes: 
  • Damaged crankshaft position (CKP) sensor
  • Damaged transmission damper
  • Damaged transmission input shaft
Diagnostic Aids:  Diagnose and repair any CKP sensor DTCs first.
This DTC is intended to diagnose a slipping or damaged transmission damper. Start the engine. If the engine starts but this DTC sets again, the CKP sensor or wiring is suspect. If the engine does not start but the generator can be heard spinning, replace the transmission damper. Refer to the appropriate Engine System article.
Application  Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
All Refer to the Description, Possible Causes and Diagnostic Aids for the DTC.
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