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Ford Ecosport: Automatic Transmission - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F35 / Diagnosis and Testing - Direct Clutch Assembly

Ford Ecosport 2014-2026 Service and Repair Manual / Automatic Transmission / Automatic Transmission - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F35 / Diagnosis and Testing - Direct Clutch Assembly

Direct Clutch

For direct (3,5,R) clutch operation,
REFER to: Transmission Description (307-01B Automatic Transmission - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F35, Description and Operation).
REFER to: Direct Clutch Assembly (307-01B Automatic Transmission - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F35, Description and Operation).


  Direct Clutch


Condition Possible Sources Action
Direct (3,5,R) clutch does not apply SSB Solenoid filter blocked CLEAN or INSTALL a new solenoid.
REFER to: Solenoid Body (307-01B Automatic Transmission - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F35, Removal and Installation).
REFER to: Solenoid (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F15, Removal and Installation).
SSB is mechanically stuck OFF INSTALL a new solenoid.
REFER to: Solenoid Body (307-01B Automatic Transmission - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F35, Removal and Installation).
REFER to: Solenoid (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F15, Removal and Installation).
Direct (3,5,R) clutch regulator valve stuck OFF DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the direct (3,5,R) clutch regulator valve.
REFER to: Main Control Valve Body (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F15, Overhaul).
REFER to: Main Control Valve Body (307-01B Automatic Transmission - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F35, Overhaul).
If bore or valve is damaged, INSTALL a new main control valve body.
SSB SIG, C35R, C35R SUP hydraulic circuits blocked/leaking DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the main control valve body and separator plate passages for debris/blockage. CLEAN as necessary.
REFER to: Main Control Valve Body (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F15, Overhaul).
REFER to: Main Control Valve Body (307-01B Automatic Transmission - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F35, Overhaul).
REV SUPPLY/DRIVE 2 to C35R SUP check ball missing/damaged REMOVE the main control valve body, and INSPECT the check ball missing/damage.
REFER to: Main Control Valve Body (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F15, Overhaul).
REFER to: Main Control Valve Body (307-01B Automatic Transmission - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F35, Overhaul).
C35R supply hydraulic circuit blocked or leaking DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the transmission cover and support tower passages for debris/blockage. CLEAN as necessary.
REFER to: Transmission (307-01B Automatic Transmission - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F35, Overhaul).
Rear planetary sun gear and shell assembly INSPECT the sun gear and shell for wear and damage. INSTALL new components as necessary.
REFER to: Transmission (307-01B Automatic Transmission - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F35, Overhaul).
Direct (3,5,R) clutch friction plates DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the direct (3,5,R) clutch friction and steel plates. INSTALL new components as necessary.
REFER to: Transmission (307-01B Automatic Transmission - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F35, Overhaul).
Direct (3,5,R) clutch piston seal leakage DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the direct (3,5,R) clutch piston and seals. INSTALL new components as necessary.
REFER to: Transmission (307-01B Automatic Transmission - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F35, Overhaul).
Direct (3,5,R) clutch always applied SSB O-rings damaged/leaking INSTALL a new solenoid.
REFER to: Solenoid Body (307-01B Automatic Transmission - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F35, Removal and Installation).
REFER to: Solenoid (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F15, Removal and Installation).
SSB mechanically stuck ON INSTALL a new solenoid.
REFER to: Solenoid Body (307-01B Automatic Transmission - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F35, Removal and Installation).
REFER to: Solenoid (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F15, Removal and Installation).
Direct (3,5,R) clutch regulator valve stuck ON DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the direct (3,5,R) clutch regulator valve and bias spring. If bore or valve is damaged, INSTALL a new main control valve body.
REFER to: Main Control Valve Body (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F15, Overhaul).
REFER to: Main Control Valve Body (307-01B Automatic Transmission - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F35, Overhaul).
SSB SIG, C35R, C35R SUP hydraulic circuits blocked/leaking DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the main control vlave body and separator plate passages for leakage. CLEAN as necessary.
REFER to: Main Control Valve Body (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F15, Overhaul).
REFER to: Main Control Valve Body (307-01B Automatic Transmission - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F35, Overhaul).
Rear planetary sun gear and shell assembly INSPECT the sun gear and shell for damage that would prevent free rotation. INSTALL new components as necessary.
REFER to: Transmission (307-01B Automatic Transmission - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F35, Overhaul).
Direct (3,5,R) clutch friction plates DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the direct (3,5,R) clutch friction and steel plates. Measure clutch pack clearance. INSTALL new components as necessary.
REFER to: Transmission (307-01B Automatic Transmission - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F35, Overhaul).
Direct (3,5,R) clutch piston return spring INSPECT the return spring for damage. INSTALL new components as necessary.
REFER to: Transmission (307-01B Automatic Transmission - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F35, Overhaul).
Direct (3,5,R) clutch delayed/soft/slipping apply Incorrect Transmission Strategy programmed into PCM Remove SSB and record solenoid band number.
REFER to: Solenoid (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F15, Removal and Installation).
Using the scan tool, verify the correct band number is stored in the PCM . If bands numbers do not match, INSTALL a new SSB with correct band number.
SSB solenoid filter partially blocked or restricted INSTALL a new solenoid.
REFER to: Solenoid Body (307-01B Automatic Transmission - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F35, Removal and Installation).
REFER to: Solenoid (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F15, Removal and Installation).
SSB mechanically sticking INSTALL a new solenoid.
REFER to: Solenoid Body (307-01B Automatic Transmission - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F35, Removal and Installation).
REFER to: Solenoid (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F15, Removal and Installation).
Direct (3,5,R) clutch regulator valve sticking DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the direct (3,5,R) clutch regulator valve. If bore or valve is damaged, INSTALL a new main control valve body.
REFER to: Main Control Valve Body (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F15, Overhaul).
REFER to: Main Control Valve Body (307-01B Automatic Transmission - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F35, Overhaul).
Direct (3,5,R) clutch boost valve stuck ON DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the direct (3,5,R) clutch boost valve and bias spring. If bore, valve or spring is damaged, INSTALL a new main control valve body.
REFER to: Main Control Valve Body (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F15, Overhaul).
REFER to: Main Control Valve Body (307-01B Automatic Transmission - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F35, Overhaul).
SSB SIG, C35R, C35R SUP hydraulic circuits blocked/leaking DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the main control valve body and separator plate passages for debris/blockage. CLEAN as necessary.
REFER to: Main Control Valve Body (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F15, Overhaul).
REFER to: Main Control Valve Body (307-01B Automatic Transmission - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F35, Overhaul).
REV SUPPLY/DRIVE 2 to C35R SUP check ball missing/damaged REMOVE the main control valve body and INSPECT the check ball missing/damage.
REFER to: Main Control Valve Body (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F15, Overhaul).
REFER to: Main Control Valve Body (307-01B Automatic Transmission - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F35, Overhaul).
C35R supply hydraulic circuit blocked or leaking DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the transmission cover and support tower passages for debris/blockage. CLEAN as necessary.
REFER to: Transmission (307-01B Automatic Transmission - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F35, Overhaul).
Direct (3,5,R) clutch friction plates DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the direct (3,5,R) clutch friction and steel plates. Measure clutch pack clearance. INSTALL new components as necessary.
REFER to: Transmission (307-01B Automatic Transmission - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F35, Overhaul).
Direct (3,5,R) clutch piston seal leakage DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the direct (3,5,R) clutch piston and seals. INSTALL new components as necessary.
REFER to: Transmission (307-01B Automatic Transmission - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F35, Overhaul).
Direct (3,5,R) clutch harsh apply Incorrect Transmission Strategy programmed into PCM Remove SSB and record solenoid band number.
REFER to: Solenoid Body (307-01B Automatic Transmission - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F35, Removal and Installation).
REFER to: Solenoid (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F15, Removal and Installation).
Using the scan tool, verify the correct band number is stored in the PCM . If bands numbers do not match, INSTALL a new SSB with correct band number.
SSB mechanically sticking INSTALL a new solenoid.
REFER to: Solenoid Body (307-01B Automatic Transmission - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F35, Removal and Installation).
REFER to: Solenoid (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F15, Removal and Installation).
Direct (3,5,R) clutch regulator valve sticking DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the direct (3,5,R) clutch regulator valve and bias spring. If bore, valve or spring is damaged, INSTALL a new main control valve body.
REFER to: Main Control Valve Body (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F15, Overhaul).
REFER to: Main Control Valve Body (307-01B Automatic Transmission - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F35, Overhaul).
Direct (3,5,R) clutch boost valve sticking DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the direct (3,5,R) clutch boost valve and bias spring. If bore, valve or spring is damaged, INSTALL a new main control valve body.
REFER to: Main Control Valve Body (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F15, Overhaul).
REFER to: Main Control Valve Body (307-01B Automatic Transmission - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F35, Overhaul).
SSB SIG, C35R, C35R SUP hydraulic circuits blocked/leaking DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the main control valve body and separator plate passages for debris/blockage. CLEAN as necessary.
REFER to: Main Control Valve Body (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F15, Overhaul).
REFER to: Main Control Valve Body (307-01B Automatic Transmission - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F35, Overhaul).
Direct (3,5,R) clutch friction plates DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the direct (3,5,R) clutch friction and steel plates. INSTALL new components as necessary.
REFER to: Transmission (307-01B Automatic Transmission - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F35, Overhaul).
Direct (3,5,R) clutch piston return spring INSPECT the return spring for proper installation and damage. INSTALL new components as necessary.
REFER to: Transmission (307-01B Automatic Transmission - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F35, Overhaul).

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