Windstar V6-232 3.8L (1995)
Shift Solenoid: Description and Operation
Shift Solenoid Assemblies (SS1, SS2, SS3)
Three ON/OFF solenoids are used for electronic shift scheduling. The three solenoids are located in the main control valve body. The solenoids are
two-way, normally open style. Solenoids SS1, SS2, and SS3 provide gear selection of 1st through 4th by controlling the pressure of the three shift
valves and the forward clutch control valve.
SS1 Symptoms: Improper gear selection depending on failure mode and gearshift lever position.
Failed ON -3rd gear only.
Failed OFF-1st and 2nd gear only.
DTCs: PO731, PO732, PO733, PO734, PO75O, P0751, P1751
SS2 Symptoms: Improper gear selection depending on failure mode and gearshift lever position.
Failed ON-1st and 4th gear only.
Failed OFF-2nd and 3rd gear only.
DTCs: P0731, P0733, P0734, P0755, P0756, P1756
SS3 Symptoms: Improper gear selection depending on failure mode and gearshift lever position.
Failed ON-No engine braking.
Failed OFF-No 4th gear.
DTCs: P0734, P0760, P0761, P1761
