Ranger 2WD V6-245 4.0L VIN X SFI (1997)
Shift Solenoid: Description and Operation
5R55E
DESCRIPTION:
Four on/off solenoids are used for electronically controlled shift scheduling. The four shift solenoids are two-way, normally open style. Solenoids SS1,
SS2, SS3, and SS4 provide gear selection of 1st through 5th by controlling the pressure of the shift valves. SS4 is also used to apply and release the
coast clutch.
SS1 SYMPTOMS:
Improper gear selection depending on failure mode and manual lever position.
Failed ON: No 4th and 5th gears.
Failed OFF: No 1st and 2nd gears.
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES:
P0750*, P0751**, P0731**, P0732**, P0734**, P0735**, P1714**.
SS2 SYMPTOMS:
Improper gear selection depending on failure mode and manual lever position.
Failed ON: No 1st, 2nd,4th, and 5th gears.
Failed OFF: No 3rd gear.
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES:
P0755*, P0756**, P0731**, P0732* *, P0733**.P0734**, P0735**, P1715**.
SS3 SYMPTOMS:
Improper gear selection depending on failure mode and manual lever position.
Failed ON: No 1st,3rd, and 4th gears.
Failed OFF: No 2nd and 5th gears.
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES:
P0760*, P0761**, P0731**, P0732**, P0733**, P0734**, P0735**, P1716**, P7162.
SS4 SYMPTOMS:
Improper gear selection depending on failure mode and manual lever position Failed On No 2nd and 5th gears Failed Off No engine braking
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES:
P0765*, P0732**, P0735**,P1717***, P1762.
*Output circuit check, generated only by electrical conditions
**May also be generated by some other non-electrical transmission hardware condition
***Solenoid mechanically or hydraulically stuck