Shift Point Road Test: Notes

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Vehicle Communication Module (VCM) and Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) software with appropriate hardware, or equivalent scan tool

This test verifies the shift control system is operating correctly.

1. 1.
   
   Bring engine and transmission up to normal operating temperature.

1. 2.
   
   Operate vehicle with the selector lever in the D position.

1. 3.
   
   Apply minimum throttle and observe speeds when an upshift occurs. Refer to the Shift Speeds chart below.

1. 4.
   
   With the selector lever in the D position and speed above 80 km/h (50 mph) and less than half throttle, move the selector lever from the D position to manual 2 position and release the accelerator pedal. The transmission should downshift into 2nd gear. With the transmission remaining in the manual 2 position, move the selector lever into the manual 1 position and release the accelerator pedal. The transmission should downshift into 1st gear at speeds below approximately 45-56 km/h (28-35 mph).

1. 5.
   
   If the transmission fails to upshift/downshift, refer to Diagnosis By Symptom .

   Shift Speeds Chart 

   Throttle Position	Shift	Km/H	MPH
   Light Throttle	1-2	13-21	8-13
   Throttle Position (TP) Sensor	2-3	26-34	16-21
   Voltage @ 1.25 Volts	3-4	35-43	22-27
   	4-5	56-64	35-40
   	5-6	71-79	44-49
   Closed Throttle	6-5	56-64	35-40
   	5-4	40-48	25-30
   	4-3	13-21	8-13
   	3-2	3-11	2-7
   	2-1	2-6	1-4
   Wide Open Throttle (WOT)	1-2	45-53	28-33
   	2-3	87-95	54-59
   	3-4	140-148	87-92