Explorer 2WD V6-4.0L VIN K (2007)
Control Module: Customer Interest
A/T - 'Wrench Lamp' ON/Multiple DTC's Set In TCM
TSB 07-6-3
04/02/07
6R60/75 - DTC-MECHATRONIC ASSEMBLY /
POSSIBLE WRENCH LIGHT ON
FORD:
2006-2007 Explorer
2007 Expedition, Explorer Sport Trac
MERCURY:
2006-2007 Mountaineer
ISSUE
Some 2006-2007 Explorer and Mountaineer, 2007 Sport Trac, and 2007 Expedition vehicles may exhibit the following diagnostic trouble codes in the
transmission control module (1CM) memory with or without the wrench light on. The codes include the following; P0658, P0657, P0972, P0973, P0974,
P0975, P0976, P0977, P0978, P0979, P0980, P0981, P0982, P0083, P0961, P0962, P0963, P2763, P2764, P0985, P0986, P0711, P0712. The cause is
contamination at the mechatronic assembly.
ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
NOTE
IF THE MECHATRONIC ASSEMBLY WAS BUILT WITH A FOAM BARRIER STRIP, REMOVE AND DISCARD, REMOVE ANY
SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION, AND INSTALL A NEW FOAM BARRIER STRIP.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
Remove the source of contamination from the transmission control unit (TCU)/solenoid connections and/or at the transmission fluid temperature (TFT)
window. Install the foam barrier strip to prevent recurrence.
1.
Remove mechatronic assembly using the Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 307-01.
2.
Remove the six (6) long fasteners from the TCM unit. (Figure 1)
3.
Carefully separate the TCM from the mechatronic assembly. Do not separate the two halves of the main control during this procedure.
NOTE
IF THE WRENCH LIGHT IS NOT ILLUMINATED THE CONTAMINATION MAY BE DISLODGED FROM THE TCU/SOLENOID
CONNECTORS AND FLOATING WITHIN THE HYDRAULICS SYSTEM.
4.
Inspect the TCM at the following locations for metal chips or other metallic contamination.