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Transmission and Drivetrain: By Symptom

A/T - No 3rd Gear/TCIL Flashing/DTC P0733
TSB 05-15-3
08/08/05
NO 3RD GEAR, DTC P0733 (3RD GEAR INCORRECT
RATIO) AND FLASHING TCIL - VEHICLES BUILT
PRIOR TO 9/23/2004
FORD:
2004-2005 Explorer Sport Trac, Ranger
This article supersedes TSB 05-06-11 to update the Service Procedure.
ISSUE
Some 2004-2005 Ranger and Explorer Sport Trac vehicles built prior to 09/23/2004 may exhibit symptoms of no 3rd gear along with a diagnostic
trouble code (DTC) P0733 (3rd Gear Ratio Incorrect), and a flashing transmission control indicator lamp (ICIL). This may be due to improper
pressure control. In addition, other shift concerns and transmission DTCs may be present.
ACTION
It may be necessary to replace the electronic pressure control solenoid (EPC). Refer to the following Service Procedure.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
NOTE
CONTAMINATION IS NOT THE CAUSE OF THE CONDITION ADDRESSED BY THIS TSB. IT IS NOT NECESSARY TO FLUSH THE
TRANSMISSION COOLER/COOLER LINES OR REPLACE THE FLUID PAN FILTER (7A098).
ALSO, DO NOT REPROGRAM THE PCM, REPLACE THE MAIN CONTROL ASSEMBLY (7A100) OR INSTALL AN IN-LINE
SERVICE FILTER (7B155).
1.

Verify whether Customer Satisfaction Program 04B22 has already been performed. If it has not, add 5R5551E & 5R44E Transmission
Additive as directed, close out 04B22 and proceed to Step 2. If 04B22 has been performed, DO NOT install additional Transmission
Additive, proceed directly to Step 2. Installing Transmission Additive will prevent the symptom on solenoids that do not yet exhibit the
condition but will not resolve the condition if it already exists.

2.

Remove pressure tap plug at EPC port (Figure 1).

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3.

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Install a pressure gauge into the EPC port to check EPC pressure, using a nipple and a 90 degree fitting (Figure 2).

NOTE
WHEN ATTEMPTING TO VERIFY A SHIFT IS OCCURRING INTO 3RD GEAR, BE AWARE THE RANGER FEATURES TWO (2)
SHIFT STRATEGIES BASED ON THROTTLE POSITION. AT 1/3 THROTTLE OR LESS, THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT SEQUENCE
WILL BE 1-3-4-5. WHEN THROTTLE POSITION IS GREATER THAN 1/3, THE SHIFT SEQUENCE WILL BE 1-2-3-4-5.
4.

Drive the vehicle at normal operating temperature while monitoring the EPC pressure during shifts. Attempt to perform five (5) upshifts into
3rd gear and five (5) downshifts from 3rd gear. If EPC pressure becomes erratic when the shifting concern is present replace the EPC solenoid
. Refer to the Workshop Manual.

5.

Adjust the transmission fluid to the proper level using only packaged/bottled (not bulk) reformulated MERCON(R) V.

6.

Clear DTCs, verity that KAM has been cleared.

WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage And Emissions Warranty Coverage
OPERATION

DESCRIPTION

TIME

051503A

2004-2005 Ranger/Explorer
Sport Trac: Replace The
EPC Solenoid (Includes
Time To Check DTCs,
Install Pressure Gauge,
Road Test, Reset Fluid
Level, Clear Codes And
KAM (Do Not Use With
7000F, 7000A11, 7000A43,
7191A, 7191AXQ, 7191A5)

1.8 Hrs.

DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO.
7G383

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CONDITION
CODE
42