Fusion FWD V6-3.0L (2009)
1. Preliminary Inspection.
2. Know and Understand the Customer Concern.
3. Verify the Concern - Carry out the Torque Converter Operations Test; refer to Torque Converter Operations Test.
4. Carry out Diagnostic Procedures.
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Run On-Board Diagnostic (OBD); refer to OBD with Scan Tool.
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Repair all non-transaxle related DTCs first.
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Repair all transaxle DTCs.
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Rerun OBD to verify repair.
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Carry out the Line Pressure Test. Refer to Special Testing Procedures See: Transmission Control Systems/Testing and Inspection/Component
Tests and General Diagnostics/FNR5/Special Testing Procedures.
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Carry out the Stall Speed Test. Refer to Special Testing Procedures See: Transmission Control Systems/Testing and Inspection/Component Tests
and General Diagnostics/FNR5/Special Testing Procedures.
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Carry out the Diagnosis by Symptom Index. Refer to Diagnosis By Symptom See: Transmission Control Systems/Testing and
Inspection/Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures/FNR5/Diagnosis By Symptom.
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Use the index to locate the appropriate routine that best describes the symptom(s). The routine will list all possible components that may cause
or contribute to the symptom. Check each component listed; diagnose and repair as necessary before installing a new or remanufactured torque
converter.
Torque Converter Operations Test
This test verifies that the Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) control system and the torque converter are operating correctly.
1. Carry out the Self Test. Refer to On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) with Scan Tool. Check for DTCs. Refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Charts
See: Transmission Control Systems/Testing and Inspection/Diagnostic Trouble Code Descriptions/FNR5
2. Connect a scan tool.
3. Bring the engine to normal operating temperature by driving the vehicle at highway speeds for approximately 15 minutes in D position.
4. After normal operating temperature is reached, maintain a constant vehicle speed of about 80 km/h (50 mph) and tap the brake pedal with the left
foot.
5. The engine rpm should increase when brake pedal is tapped, and decrease about 5 seconds after pedal is released. If this does not occur, see
Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) Operation Concerns. Refer to Diagnosis By Symptom See: Transmission Control Systems/Testing and
Inspection/Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures/FNR5/Diagnosis By Symptom.
6. If the vehicle stalls in D at idle with vehicle at a stop, move the position selector lever to L position. If the vehicle stalls, refer to Torque Converter
Clutch (TCC) Operation Concerns in the Diagnosis By Symptom See: Transmission Control Systems/Testing and Inspection/Symptom Related
Diagnostic Procedures/FNR5/Diagnosis By Symptom. Repair as necessary. If the vehicle does not stall in D position. Refer to Diagnosis By
Symptom See: Transmission Control Systems/Testing and Inspection/Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures/FNR5/Diagnosis By Symptom.
