Ford Explorer: Automatic Transmission - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission – 10R60 / Diagnosis and Testing - Torque Converter Clutch (TCC)

Ford Explorer 2020-2024 Service Manual / Powertrain / Automatic Transmission / Automatic Transmission - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission – 10R60 / Diagnosis and Testing - Torque Converter Clutch (TCC)

Symptom Chart

Torque Converter Clutch (TCC)

For torque converter operation,
REFER to: Torque Converter (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission – 10R60, Description and Operation).

Torque Converter Clutch (TCC)

Condition	Possible Sources	Action
TCC does not apply	TCC solenoid mechanically stuck OFF	INSTALL a new TCC solenoid. REFER to: Shift Solenoids (SS) (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission – 10R60, Removal and Installation).
	TCC priority valve stuck OFF	DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the TCC priority valve. If the bore, valve or spring 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).
	TCC regulator valve stuck OFF	DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the TCC regulator 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).
	TCC damper missing or damaged.	DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the TCC damper. If the damper is missing or 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).
	Converter feed blow-off valve missing or damaged	DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the converter feed blow-off valve. If the valve is missing or 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).
	CONV FD, MDA-TCC, APPLY, REL hydraulic circuit blocked or 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).
		REMOVE and INSPECT the front support assembly and input shaft Teflon seals for damage, blockage and leaks. REFER to: Torque Converter (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission – 10R60, Description and Operation). INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to: Transmission (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission – 10R60, Overhaul).
	TCC friction material worn or damaged	INSTALL a new torque converter. REFER to: Transmission - 2.3L EcoBoost (201kW/273PS) (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission – 10R60, Removal and Installation). REFER to: Transmission - 3.0L EcoBoost (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission – 10R60, Removal and Installation). REFER to: Transmission - 3.3L Duratec-V6 (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission – 10R60, Removal and Installation).
TCC always applied/stalls vehicle	TCC solenoid mechanically stuck ON	INSTALL a new TCC solenoid. REFER to: Shift Solenoids (SS) (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission – 10R60, Removal and Installation).
	TCC priority valve stuck ON	DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the TCC priority 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).
	TCC regulator valve stuck ON	DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the TCC regulator 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).
	CONV FD, MDA-TCC, APPLY, REL 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).
	CONV FD, MDA-TCC, APPLY, REL hydraulic circuit cross leaks	REMOVE and INSPECT the front support assembly and input shaft Teflon seals for damage, blockage and leaks. REFER to: Torque Converter (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission – 10R60, Description and Operation). INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to: Transmission (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission – 10R60, Overhaul).
	TCC friction material worn or damaged	INSTALL a new torque converter. REFER to: Transmission - 2.3L EcoBoost (201kW/273PS) (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission – 10R60, Removal and Installation). REFER to: Transmission - 3.0L EcoBoost (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission – 10R60, Removal and Installation). REFER to: Transmission - 3.3L Duratec-V6 (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission – 10R60, Removal and Installation).
TCC cycles, shudders or chatters	Incorrect transmission strategy programmed into the 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 (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission – 10R60, General Procedures).
	TCC solenoid mechanically sticking	INSTALL a new TCC solenoid. REFER to: Shift Solenoids (SS) (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission – 10R60, Removal and Installation).
	TCC priority valve sticking	DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the TCC priority valve. If the bore, valve or spring 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).
	TCC Regulator Valve sticking	DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the regulator 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).
	CONV FD, MDA-TCC, APPLY, REL hydraulic circuit blocked or 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).
		REMOVE and INSPECT the front support assembly and input shaft Teflon seals for damage, blockage and leaks. REFER to: Torque Converter (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission – 10R60, Description and Operation). INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to: Transmission (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission – 10R60, Overhaul).
	TCC friction material worn or damaged	INSTALL a new torque converter. REFER to: Transmission - 2.3L EcoBoost (201kW/273PS) (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission – 10R60, Removal and Installation). REFER to: Transmission - 3.0L EcoBoost (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission – 10R60, Removal and Installation). REFER to: Transmission - 3.3L Duratec-V6 (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission – 10R60, Removal and Installation).

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