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Lincoln Corsair: Automatic Transmission - 8-Speed Automatic Transmission – 8F35/8F40 / Diagnosis and Testing - F Clutch

Symptom Chart

F clutch

For F clutch operation,
REFER to: F Clutch (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 8-Speed Automatic Transmission – 8F35/8F40, Description and Operation).


  F clutch


Condition Possible Sources Action
F clutch does not apply SSF is mechanically stuck off INSTALL a new solenoid.
REFER to: Solenoid (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 8-Speed Automatic Transmission – 8F35/8F40, Removal and Installation).
F clutch control valve stuck off DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the control valve. If the bore or valve is damaged, INSTALL a new main control valve body.
REFER to: Main Control Valve Body (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 8-Speed Automatic Transmission – 8F35/8F40, Overhaul).
F CL CONTR, hydraulic circuit 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 - 8-Speed Automatic Transmission – 8F35/8F40, Overhaul).
F clutch hub INSPECT the components for wear and damage. INSTALL new components as necessary.
REFER to: Transmission (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 8-Speed Automatic Transmission – 8F35/8F40, Overhaul).
F clutch piston seals INSPECT the components for wear and damage. INSTALL new components as necessary.
REFER to: Transmission (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 8-Speed Automatic Transmission – 8F35/8F40, Overhaul).
F clutch friction plates INSPECT the components for wear and damage. INSTALL new components as necessary.
REFER to: Transmission (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 8-Speed Automatic Transmission – 8F35/8F40, Overhaul).
F clutch always applied SSF mechanically stuck INSTALL a new solenoid.
REFER to: Solenoid (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 8-Speed Automatic Transmission – 8F35/8F40, Removal and Installation).
F clutch control valve or F clutch latch valve stuck on DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the control valve. If the bore or valve is damaged, INSTALL a new main control valve body.
REFER to: Main Control Valve Body (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 8-Speed Automatic Transmission – 8F35/8F40, Overhaul).
F CL CONTR, hydraulic circuit cross leaks 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 - 8-Speed Automatic Transmission – 8F35/8F40, Overhaul).
F clutch hub, clutch and planetary carrier, No.4 ring gear INSPECT the components for wear and damage. INSTALL new components as necessary.
REFER to: Transmission (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 8-Speed Automatic Transmission – 8F35/8F40, Overhaul).
F clutch friction plates INSPECT the components for wear and damage. INSTALL new components as necessary.
REFER to: Transmission (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 8-Speed Automatic Transmission – 8F35/8F40, Overhaul).
F clutch piston seals INSPECT the components for wear and damage. INSTALL new components as necessary.
REFER to: Transmission (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 8-Speed Automatic Transmission – 8F35/8F40, Overhaul).
F clutch delayed/soft/slipping apply Incorrect transmission strategy programmed into PCM / TCM . PERFORM the Transmission Strategy Download,
REFER to: Transmission Strategy Download (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 8-Speed Automatic Transmission – 8F35/8F40, General Procedures).
Low line pressure PERFORM the line pressure test.
REFER to: Special Testing Procedures (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 8-Speed Automatic Transmission – 8F35/8F40, Diagnosis and Testing).
SSF mechanically sticking INSTALL a new solenoid.
REFER to: Solenoid (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 8-Speed Automatic Transmission – 8F35/8F40, Removal and Installation).
F clutch control valve sticking DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the valves. If the bore or valve is damaged, INSTALL a new main control valve body.
REFER to: Main Control Valve Body (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 8-Speed Automatic Transmission – 8F35/8F40, Overhaul).
F CL CONTR, 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 - 8-Speed Automatic Transmission – 8F35/8F40, Overhaul).
F clutch friction plates INSPECT the components for wear and damage. INSTALL new components as necessary.
REFER to: Transmission (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 8-Speed Automatic Transmission – 8F35/8F40, Overhaul).
F clutch piston seals INSPECT the components for wear and damage. INSTALL new components as necessary.
REFER to: Transmission (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 8-Speed Automatic Transmission – 8F35/8F40, Overhaul).
F clutch harsh apply Incorrect transmission strategy programmed into PCM / TCM . PERFORM the Transmission Strategy Download,
REFER to: Transmission Strategy Download (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 8-Speed Automatic Transmission – 8F35/8F40, General Procedures).
High line pressure PERFORM line pressure test.
REFER to: Special Testing Procedures (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 8-Speed Automatic Transmission – 8F35/8F40, Diagnosis and Testing).
SSF mechanically sticking INSTALL a new solenoid.
REFER to: Solenoid (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 8-Speed Automatic Transmission – 8F35/8F40, Removal and Installation).
F clutch control valve sticking DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the valves. If the bore or valve is damaged, INSTALL a new main control valve body.
REFER to: Main Control Valve Body (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 8-Speed Automatic Transmission – 8F35/8F40, Overhaul).
F CL CONTR hydraulic circuit 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 - 8-Speed Automatic Transmission – 8F35/8F40, Overhaul).
F clutch friction plates INSPECT the components for wear and damage. INSTALL new components as necessary.
REFER to: Transmission (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 8-Speed Automatic Transmission – 8F35/8F40, Overhaul).
F clutch piston return springs INSPECT the components for wear and damage. INSTALL new components as necessary.
REFER to: Transmission (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 8-Speed Automatic Transmission – 8F35/8F40, Overhaul).

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