Line Pressure Test

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CAUTION: Carry out Line Pressure Test prior to carrying out Stall Speed Test. If line pressure is low at stall, do not carry out Stall Speed Test or further transmission damage will occur. Do not maintain wide open throttle in any gear range for more than 5 seconds.

NOTE: Certain sensor failures may cause high EPC, FMEM (Failure Mode Effect Management) actions. Be sure that self test and electrical repairs have been carried out, or test results may be incorrect.

This test verifies that the line pressure is within specifications.

Fig 1: Locating Line Pressure Tap

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Item	Part Number	Description
1	-	Line pressure tap

Connect pressure gauge to the line pressure tap on the transmission and a tachometer to the engine.

Start the engine, increase and maintain 1,000 engine rpm and check line pressures. Refer to the line pressure chart to determine if line pressure is within specifications.

LINE PRESSURE CHART

Trans.	Engine	Range	Idle (1,000 RPM)		WOT Stall
Trans.	Engine	Range	EPC	Line	EPC	Line
5R44E	2.3L	R	276-345 kPa (40-50 psi)	1,000-1,310 kPa (145-190 psi)	772-924 kPa (112-134 psi)	1,944-2,413 kPa (282-350 psi)
		N	138-276 kPa (20-40 psi)	517-827 kPa (75-120 psi)
		Overdrive (Circle D) 2, 1	138-276 kPa (20-40 psi)	517-827 kPa (75-120 psi)	772-924 kPa (112-134 psi)	1,572-1,813 kPa (228-263 psi)
5R44E	3.0L	R	310-379 kPa (45-55 psi)	1,034-1,344 kPa (150-195 psi)	772-924 kPa (112-134 psi)	1,944-2,413 kPa (282-350 psi)
		N	138-276 kPa (20-40 psi)	517-827 kPa (75-120 psi)
		Overdrive (Circle D) 2, 1	138-276 kPa (20-40 psi)	517-827 kPa (75-120 psi)	772-924 kPa (112-134 psi)	1,572-1,813 kPa (228-263 psi)
5R55E	4.0L SOHC	R	448-517 kPa (65-75 psi)	1,482-1,620 kPa (215-235 psi)	772-924 kPa (112-134 psi)	1,944-2,413 kPa (282-350 psi)
		N	138-276 kPa (20-40 psi)	517-827 kPa (75-120 psi)
		Overdrive (Circle D) 2, 1	241-345 kPa (35-50 psi)	758-1,000 kPa (110-145 psi)	772-924 kPa (112-134 psi)	1,572-1,813 kPa (228-263 psi)

If line pressure is not within specifications, check EPC pressure.

Fig 2: Locating Pressure Tap Plug

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Item	Part Number	Description
1	-	Electronic pressure control (EPC)

Connect a pressure gauge to EPC pressure tap.
Start the engine, increase and maintain 1,000 engine rpm and check EPC pressure. See the line pressure chart for specification.
If EPC pressure is not within specification, go to Pinpoint Test D to diagnose EPC operation. If EPC operation is OK, see the line pressure diagnosis chart for line pressure concern causes.

When pressure tests are done, install the pressure tap plug.

Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).

LINE PRESSURE DIAGNOSIS CHART

Test Results	Possible Source
High at Idle - All Ranges	Wiring harnesses EPC boost valve EPC solenoid Main regulator valve
Low at Idle - All Ranges	Low transmission fluid level Transmission fluid filter/seal Main control valve body Cross leaks Gaskets Pump Separator plate
Low - All Forward Ranges	Forward clutch Main control valve body Front servo
Low in Park Only	Main control valve body
Low in Reverse Only	Separator plate Rear servo piston, cover seal Reverse clutch Front servo Main control valve body Forward clutch
Low in Neutral Only	Main control valve body Front servo
Low in Overdrive Only	Forward clutch Front servo Main control valve body
Low in Drive Only (O/D Cancelled)	Forward clutch Front servo Main control valve body
Low in 1st Position	Forward clutch Main control valve body
Low in 2nd Position	Intermediate servo Front servo Forward clutch