307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35 2013 - 2014 Fusion
Diagnosis and Testing Procedure revision date: 08/22/2013

Diagnosis By Symptom

Symptom Chart(s)

Symptom Chart: Automatic Transmission

Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices.
REFER to: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).

In most circumstances the PCM sets a DTC to help guide with diagnostics. Refer to the DTC Chart before using the Symptom Chart. The Condition column lists the vehicle condition. The Possible Sources column lists a detailed vehicle condition. The Action column lists the action to be performed to determine the cause of the condition. Each action lists the components that can cause the system and the individual components in that system. The components are listed in order of disassembly. Use the list of components and the required action to focus on disassembly inspections for the root cause of the concern.

Symptom Possible Sources Action
  • Engagement Concerns
  • No Forward
  • Forward clutch damaged or worn.
    REFER to: Forward Clutch Assembly (307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, Diagnosis and Testing).
  • No Reverse
  • Direct clutch damaged or worn.
    REFER to: Direct Clutch Assembly (307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, Diagnosis and Testing).
  • Harsh Reverse
  • Direct clutch damaged or worn.
    REFER to: Direct Clutch Assembly (307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, Diagnosis and Testing).
  • Harsh Forward
  • Forward clutch damaged or worn.
    REFER to: Forward Clutch Assembly (307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, Diagnosis and Testing).
  • Delayed/Soft Reverse
  • Direct clutch damaged or worn.
    REFER to: Direct Clutch Assembly (307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, Diagnosis and Testing).
  • Delayed Soft/Forward
  • Forward clutch damaged or worn.
    REFER to: Forward Clutch Assembly (307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, Diagnosis and Testing).
  • No Forward and No Reverse
  • Check the transmission fluid level.
    REFER to: Transmission Fluid Level Check (307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, General Procedures).
  • Inspect the filter and pump assembly.
    REFER to: Pump Assembly (307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, Description and Operation).
  • Delayed/Soft Forward and Reverse
  • Inspect the filter and pump assembly.
    REFER to: Pump Assembly (307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, Description and Operation).
  • Neutral after Launch
  • Low one-way clutch assembly damaged.
    REFER to: Low One-Way Clutch Assembly (307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, Diagnosis and Testing).
  • Shift Concerns
  • No 1-2 Shift/Harsh/Soft/Slipping
  • Intermediate clutch damaged or worn.
    REFER to: Intermediate Clutch Assembly (307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, Diagnosis and Testing).
  • Forward clutch assembly damaged or worn.
    REFER to: Forward Clutch Assembly (307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, Diagnosis and Testing).
  • Low one-way clutch assembly damaged.
    REFER to: Low One-Way Clutch Assembly (307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, Diagnosis and Testing).
  • No 2-3 Shift/Harsh/Soft/Slipping
  • Direct clutch damaged or worn.
    REFER to: Direct Clutch Assembly (307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, Diagnosis and Testing).
  • Forward clutch assembly damaged or worn.
    REFER to: Forward Clutch Assembly (307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, Diagnosis and Testing).
  • Intermediate clutch damaged or worn.
    REFER to: Intermediate Clutch Assembly (307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, Diagnosis and Testing).
  • No 3-4 Shift/Harsh/Soft/Slipping
  • Overdrive clutch assembly damaged or worn.
    REFER to: Overdrive Clutch Assembly (307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, Diagnosis and Testing).
  • Forward clutch assembly damaged or worn.
    REFER to: Forward Clutch Assembly (307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, Diagnosis and Testing).
  • Direct clutch damaged or worn.
    REFER to: Direct Clutch Assembly (307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, Diagnosis and Testing).
  • No 4-5 Shift/Harsh/Soft/Slipping
  • Direct clutch damaged or worn.
    REFER to: Direct Clutch Assembly (307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, Diagnosis and Testing).
  • Overdrive clutch damaged or worn.
    REFER to: Overdrive Clutch Assembly (307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, Diagnosis and Testing).
  • Forward clutch damaged or worn.
    REFER to: Forward Clutch Assembly (307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, Diagnosis and Testing).
  • No 5-6 Shift/Harsh/Soft/Slipping
  • Intermediate clutch assembly damaged or worn.
    REFER to: Intermediate Clutch Assembly (307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, Diagnosis and Testing).
  • Direct clutch assembly damaged or worn.
    REFER to: Direct Clutch Assembly (307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, Diagnosis and Testing).
  • Only Gears 1,2,3,4 Available
  • Forward clutch assembly damaged or worn.
    REFER to: Forward Clutch Assembly (307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, Diagnosis and Testing).
  • Only Gears 3 and 5 Available
  • Direct clutch assembly damaged or worn.
    REFER to: Direct Clutch Assembly (307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, Diagnosis and Testing).
  • Only Gears 2 and 6 Available
  • Intermediate clutch assembly damaged or worn.
    REFER to: Intermediate Clutch Assembly (307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, Diagnosis and Testing).
  • Only Gears 4,5,6 Available
  • Overdrive clutch assembly damaged or worn.
    REFER to: Overdrive Clutch Assembly (307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, Diagnosis and Testing).
  • Only Gears 1 and R Available
  • Low/reverse clutch damaged or worn.
    REFER to: Low/Reverse Clutch Assembly (307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, Diagnosis and Testing).
  • Low one-way clutch assembly damaged.
    REFER to: Low One-Way Clutch Assembly (307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, Diagnosis and Testing).
  • No Engine Braking in Low
  • Low/reverse clutch damaged or worn.
    REFER to: Low/Reverse Clutch Assembly (307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, Diagnosis and Testing).
  • Torque Converter Operation Concerns
  • No Apply
  • TCC damaged or worn.
    REFER to: Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) (307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, Diagnosis and Testing).
  • Always Applied (engine stalls)
  • TCC damaged or worn.
    REFER to: Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) (307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, Diagnosis and Testing).
  • Cycling/Shutter/Chatter
  • TCC damaged or worn.
    REFER to: Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) (307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, Diagnosis and Testing).
  • Other Concerns
  • Selector Lever High Effort
  • Selector lever cable routed wrong, binding or damaged.
    REFER to: Selector Lever Cable (307-05 Automatic Transmission External Controls, Removal and Installation).
  • External Leaks
  • Damaged or worn seals.
    REFER to: Leakage Inspection (307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, Diagnosis and Testing).
  • Noise
  • Vibration
  • Engine drive accessories, suspension, CV joints, transmission fluid cooler tubes,
    REFER to: Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) (100-04 Noise, Vibration and Harshness, Diagnosis and Testing).
  • No Park Range
  • Inspect the selector lever cable for correct adjustment.
    REFER to: Selector Lever Cable Adjustment (307-05 Automatic Transmission External Controls, General Procedures).
  • INSPECT the manual control lever for damage, wear or correct installation.
    REFER to: Transmission (307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, Disassembly).
  • INSPECT the park pawl, park pawl actuator, and TR sensor for damage or wear.
    REFER to: Transmission Range (TR) Sensor (307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, Removal and Installation).
  • INSPECT the final drive differential and final drive chain for damage.
    REFER to: Transmission (307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, Disassembly).
  • Overheating
  • Transmission fluid cooling system damaged.
    REFER to: Transmission Cooling (307-02 Transmission Cooling - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, Diagnosis and Testing).