Transmission Engagement In 5th Gear When Starting

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TSB 16-0008

6R80 TRANSMISSION HIGH GEAR ENGAGEMENT FROM A STOP – VEHICLES BUILT ON OR BEFORE 4/8/2013

FORD:	2011-2013 F-150 2012-2013 Expedition 2011-2014 Mustang
LINCOLN:	2012-2013 Navigator

This article supersedes TSB 13-06-08 to update the Parts List.

ISSUE:

Some 2011-2014 Mustang, 2011-2013 F-150, 2012-2013 Expedition and Navigator vehicles equipped with a 6R80 transmission and built on or before 4/8/2013 may exhibit a transmission engagement in 5th gear when starting.

The wrench indictor and/or the seat belt minder may be illuminated, the speedometer reads zero and the odometer displays dashes while driving.

Symptoms may clear after an ignition key cycle.

Diagnostics trouble codes (DTCs) P0720 and P0722 may or may not be stored in the powertrain control module (PCM) memory.

ACTION:

Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

Replace the molded leadframe on the main control assembly. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 307-01 Shift Solenoids.

NOTE REPLACEMENT OF SHIFT SOLENOIDS ARE NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS PROCEDURE.

PART NUMBER	PART NAME
AL3Z-7G276-B	Molded Leadframe
XT-5-QLVC	Motorcraft MERCON LV Automatic Transmission Fluid

OPERATION	DESCRIPTION	TIME
160008A	2011-2013 F-150, 2012-2013 Expedition And Navigator 6R80 Transmission: Check DTCs And Replace The Molded Leadframe (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations)	2.1 Hrs.
160008A	2011-2014 Mustang 6R80 Transmission: Check DTCs And Replace The Molded Leadframe (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations)	2.2 Hrs.

WARRANTY STATUS

Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage And Emissions Warranty Coverage.
Warranty/ESP coverage limits/policies/prior approvals are not altered by a TSB. Warranty/ESP coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part and verified using the OASIS part coverage tool.