Ford P0780 Shift Malfunction

Description

OBD-II Trouble Code Description for P0780 Ford

Shift Error

What does this mean?

OBD2 Code P0780 Ford definition:
The Transmission Control Module (TCM) monitors the transmission mechanical shifting through various sensors. This malfunction is detected when the A/T does not shift as instructed by the TCM. This is not caused by electrical malfunction (circuits open or shorted) but by mechanical malfunction such as control valve sticking,improper solenoid valve operation, etc.

Symptoms

Possible sumptoms of OBD code P0780 Ford
– Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light) – Transmission shift shock

Causes

Possible causes of OBD code P0780 Ford
– Low transmission fluid level – Dirty transmission fluid – Faulty shifting solenoid valve – Shifting solenoid valve harness or connectors – Shifting solenoid valve circuit is open or shorted The Error code is generally activated on detection of the following conditions: The P0780 Ford codes is detected when no rotation change occurs between input (turbine revolution sensor) and output (revolution sensor) and shifting time is long or when shifting ends immediately or when engine revs up unusually during shifting.

Possible Solutions


The OBD2 Code Information Be Applicable For Ford:

2013 Ford Taurus,2013 Ford Mustang,2013 Ford Kuga,2013 Ford Fusion,2012 Ford Focus,2011 Ford Mondeo,2011 Ford Focus,2011 Ford Edge,2010 Ford Mustang,2009 Ford Focus,2008 Ford Fiesta,2008 Ford Escape,2007 Ford Mondeo,2006 Ford Focus,2005 Ford Mustang,2005 Ford Escape,2003 Ford Mustang,2003 Ford Focus,2000 Ford Mustang

 

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