Ford Explorer: Automatic Transmission - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission – 10R60 / Diagnosis and Testing - E Clutch

Ford Explorer 2020-2024 Service Manual / Powertrain / Automatic Transmission / Automatic Transmission - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission – 10R60 / Diagnosis and Testing - E Clutch

Symptom Chart

E Clutch

For E clutch operation,
REFER to: E Clutch (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission – 10R60, Description and Operation).

E Clutch

Condition	Possible Sources	Action
E clutch does not apply	SSE mechanically stuck OFF	INSTALL a new solenoid. REFER to: Shift Solenoids (SS) (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission – 10R60, Removal and Installation).
	E clutch control valve stuck OFF	DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the E clutch control valve. If the bore or valve is damaged, INSTALL a new main control valve body. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission – 10R60, Removal and Installation).
	E clutch hydraulic circuit blocked/leaking	DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the main control valve body and separator plate passages for debris, blockage and leaks. CLEAN as necessary. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission – 10R60, Removal and Installation).
	E clutch hydraulic circuit blocked/leaking	CARRY OUT the air pressure test on the E clutch. REFER to: Special Testing Procedures (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission – 10R60, Diagnosis and Testing). If a leak is detected, INSPECT the seals on the output shaft, the seals on the input shaft and the E clutch piston seals for leaks. INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to: Transmission (307-01B Automatic Transmission - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission – 10R80, Overhaul).
	E clutch hub, shell and sun gear no. 4	DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the E clutch hub and shell and sun gear no. 4 for wear and damage. INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to: Transmission (307-01B Automatic Transmission - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission – 10R80, Overhaul).
	E clutch piston seals	DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the E clutch piston seals for wear and damage. INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to: Transmission (307-01B Automatic Transmission - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission – 10R80, Overhaul).
	E clutch friction plates	DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the E clutch friction and steel plates for wear and damage. INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to: Transmission (307-01B Automatic Transmission - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission – 10R80, Overhaul).
E clutch always applied	SSE mechanically stuck ON	INSTALL a new solenoid. REFER to: Shift Solenoids (SS) (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission – 10R60, Removal and Installation).
	E clutch control valve stuck ON	DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the E clutch control valve. If the bore or valve is damaged, INSTALL a new main control valve body. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission – 10R60, Removal and Installation).
	E clutch hydraulic circuit cross leaks	DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the main control valve body and separator plate passages for cracks, warping and damage. If damage is found, INSTALL a new main control valve body. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission – 10R60, Removal and Installation).
	E clutch hub, shell and sun gear no. 4	DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the E clutch hub and shell and sun gear no. 4 for wear and damage. INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to: Transmission (307-01B Automatic Transmission - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission – 10R80, Overhaul).
	E clutch piston return spring	DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the E clutch piston return spring for damage. INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to: Transmission (307-01B Automatic Transmission - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission – 10R80, Overhaul).
	E clutch friction plates	DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the E clutch friction and steel plates for wear and damage. INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to: Transmission (307-01B Automatic Transmission - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission – 10R80, Overhaul).
E clutch delayed/soft/slipping apply	Incorrect transmission strategy programmed into PCM/ TCM.	CARRY OUT the Transmission Strategy Download and the Adaptive Learning Drive Cycle. REFER to: Transmission Strategy Download (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission – 10R60, General Procedures). REFER to: Adaptive Learning Drive Cycle (307-01B Automatic Transmission - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission – 10R80, General Procedures).
	Low line pressure	CARRY OUT the line pressure test. If line pressure is low, REFER to the Line Pressure Diagnosis Chart. REFER to: Special Testing Procedures (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission – 10R60, Diagnosis and Testing).
	SSE mechanically sticking	If the vehicle has less than 5,000 miles (8,000 km), CARRY OUT the PCM - Transmission Accelerated Main Control Break In routine 3 times using the diagnostic scan tool. For all other vehicles, INSTALL a new solenoid. REFER to: Shift Solenoids (SS) (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission – 10R60, Removal and Installation).
	E clutch control valve sticking	If the vehicle has less than 5,000 miles (8,000 km), CARRY OUT the PCM - Transmission Accelerated Main Control Break In routine 3 times using the diagnostic scan tool. For all other vehicles, DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the E clutch control valve. If the bore or valve is damaged, INSTALL a new main control valve body. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission – 10R60, Removal and Installation).
	E clutch hydraulic circuits blocked/leaking	DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the main control valve body and separator plate passages for debris, blockage and leaks. CLEAN as necessary. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission – 10R60, Removal and Installation).
	E clutch hydraulic circuits blocked/leaking	CARRY OUT the air pressure test on the E clutch. REFER to: Special Testing Procedures (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission – 10R60, Diagnosis and Testing). If a leak is detected, INSPECT the seals on the output shaft, the seals on the input shaft and the E clutch piston seals for leaks. INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to: Transmission (307-01B Automatic Transmission - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission – 10R80, Overhaul).
	E clutch piston seals	DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the E clutch piston seals for wear and damage. INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to: Transmission (307-01B Automatic Transmission - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission – 10R80, Overhaul).
	E clutch friction plates	DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the E clutch friction and steel plates for wear and damage. INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to: Transmission (307-01B Automatic Transmission - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission – 10R80, Overhaul).
E clutch harsh apply	Incorrect transmission strategy programmed into PCM/ TCM.	CARRY OUT the Transmission Strategy Download and the Adaptive Learning Drive Cycle. REFER to: Transmission Strategy Download (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission – 10R60, General Procedures). REFER to: Adaptive Learning Drive Cycle (307-01B Automatic Transmission - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission – 10R80, General Procedures).
	High line pressure	CARRY OUT the line pressure test. If line pressure is high, REFER to the Line Pressure Diagnosis Chart. REFER to: Special Testing Procedures (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission – 10R60, Diagnosis and Testing).
	SSE mechanically sticking	If the vehicle has less than 5,000 miles (8,000 km), CARRY OUT the PCM - Transmission Accelerated Main Control Break In routine 3 times using the diagnostic scan tool. For all other vehicles, INSTALL a new solenoid. REFER to: Shift Solenoids (SS) (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission – 10R60, Removal and Installation).
	E clutch control valve sticking	If the vehicle has less than 5,000 miles (8,000 km), CARRY OUT the PCM - Transmission Accelerated Main Control Break In routine 3 times using the diagnostic scan tool. For all other vehicles, DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the E clutch control valve. If the bore or valve is damaged, INSTALL a new main control valve body. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission – 10R60, Removal and Installation).
	E clutch hydraulic circuit blocked/leaking	DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the main control valve body and separator plate passages for debris, blockage and leaks. CLEAN as necessary. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission – 10R60, Removal and Installation).
	E clutch piston return spring	DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the E clutch piston return spring for damage. INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to: Transmission (307-01B Automatic Transmission - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission – 10R80, Overhaul).
	E clutch friction plates	DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the E clutch friction and steel plates for wear and damage. INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to: Transmission (307-01B Automatic Transmission - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission – 10R80, Overhaul).

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