307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35 2013 - 2014 Fusion
Diagnosis and Testing Procedure revision date: 08/21/2012

Forward Clutch Assembly

Symptom Chart

Forward Clutch

For forward (1,2,3,4) clutch operation,
REFER to: Transmission Description - System Operation and Component Description (307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, Description and Operation).
or REFER to: Forward Clutch Assembly (307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, Description and Operation).



  Forward Clutch


Condition Possible Sources Action
Forward (1,2,3,4) clutch does not apply Solenoid body filter blocked to Shift Solenoid A (SSA) CLEAN or INSTALL a new solenoid body filter screen.
REFER to: Solenoid Body (307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, Removal and Installation).
Shift Solenoid A (SSA) is mechanically stuck OFF INSTALL a new solenoid body.
REFER to: Solenoid Body (307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, Removal and Installation).
PERFORM the Transmission Strategy Download, REFER to: Transmission Strategy Download (307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, General Procedures).
Forward (1,2,3,4) clutch regulator valve stuck OFF DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the forward (1,2,3,4) clutch regulator valve. If bore or valve is damaged, INSTALL a new main control valve body.
REFER to: Main Control Valve Body (307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, Removal and Installation).
Shift Solenoid A (SSA) SIG, CB1234, CB1234 SUP hydraulic circuits blocked/leaking DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the main control and separator plate passages for debris/blockage. CLEAN as necessary.
REFER to: Transmission Description - System Operation and Component Description (307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, Description and Operation).
CB1234 seal leaking REMOVE the main control valve body,
REFER to: Main Control Valve Body (307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, Removal and Installation).
INSPECT the CB1234 circuit seal between the main control valve body and the transmission case for missing or damaged seal. INSTALL a new seal. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body (307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, Removal and Installation).
Front planetary sun gear and shell assembly INSPECT the sun gear and shell for wear and damage. INSTALL new components as necessary.
Low One-Way Clutch (OWC) snap ring INSPECT the low One-Way Clutch (OWC) snap ring for proper seating in case.
REFER to: Transmission Description - System Operation and Component Description (307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, Description and Operation).
Low One-Way Clutch (OWC)/Forward (1,2,3,4) clutch steel plate DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the forward (1,2,3,4) clutch steel plates. INSTALL new components as necessary.
REFER to: Forward Clutch Assembly (307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, Description and Operation).
Low One-Way Clutch (OWC)/Forward (1,2,3,4) clutch friction plates DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the forward (1,2,3,4) clutch friction and steel plates. INSTALL new components as necessary.
REFER to: Forward Clutch Assembly (307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, Description and Operation).
Forward (1,2,3,4) clutch piston seal leakage. INSTALL a new forward (1,2,3,4) clutch piston.
REFER to: Forward Clutch Assembly (307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, Description and Operation).
Forward (1,2,3,4) clutch always applied Solenoid body filter seal damaged at Shift Solenoid A (SSA) INSTALL a new solenoid body filter screen.
REFER to: Solenoid Body (307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, Removal and Installation).
Shift Solenoid A (SSA) mechanically stuck ON INSTALL a new solenoid body.
REFER to: Solenoid Body (307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, Removal and Installation).
PERFORM the Transmission Strategy Download, REFER to: Transmission Strategy Download (307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, General Procedures).
Forward (1,2,3,4) clutch regulator valve stuck ON DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the forward (1,2,3,4) clutch regulator valve. If bore or valve is damaged, INSTALL a new main control valve body.
REFER to: Main Control Valve Body (307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, Removal and Installation).
Shift Solenoid A (SSA) SIG, CB1234, CB1234 SUP hydraulic circuits blocked/leaking DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the main control valve body and separator plate passages for leakage. INSPECT the CB1234 check ball for blocked passage. CLEAN as necessary.
REFER to: Transmission Description - System Operation and Component Description (307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, Description and Operation).
Front planetary sun gear and shell assembly INSPECT the sun gear and shell for wear and damage. INSTALL new components necessary.
Forward (1,2,3,4) clutch friction plates DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the forward (1,2,3,4) clutch friction and steel plates. INSTALL new components as necessary.
REFER to: Forward Clutch Assembly (307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, Description and Operation).
Forward (1,2,3,4) clutch piston return spring INSPECT the return spring for proper installation and damage. INSTALL new components as necessary.
REFER to: Forward Clutch Assembly (307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, Description and Operation).
Forward (1,2,3,4) clutch delayed/soft/slipping apply Incorrect Transmission Strategy programmed into PCM PERFORM the Transmission Strategy Download,
REFER to: Transmission Strategy Download (307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, General Procedures).
Solenoid body filter seal damaged at Shift Solenoid A (SSA) INSTALL a new solenoid body filter screen.
REFER to: Solenoid Body (307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, Removal and Installation).
Shift Solenoid A (SSA) mechanically stuck INSTALL a new solenoid body.
REFER to: Solenoid Body (307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, Removal and Installation).
PERFORM the Transmission Strategy Download, REFER to: Transmission Strategy Download (307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, General Procedures).
Forward (1,2,3,4) clutch regulator valve sticking DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the forward (1,2,3,4) clutch regulator valve. If bore or valve is damaged, INSTALL a new main control valve body.
REFER to: Main Control Valve Body (307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, Overhaul).
Forward (1,2,3,4) clutch boost valve stuck ON DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the forward (1,2,3,4) 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 (307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, Overhaul).
  Shift Solenoid A (SSA) SIG, CB1234, CB1234 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: Transmission Description - System Operation and Component Description (307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, Description and Operation).
CB1234 seal leaking REMOVE the main control valve body,
REFER to: Main Control Valve Body (307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, Removal and Installation).
INSPECT the CB1234 circuit seal between the main control valve body and the transmission case for missing or damaged seal. INSTALL a new seal. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body (307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, Overhaul).
Low One-Way Clutch (OWC)/Forward (1,2,3,4) clutch pressure plate DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the low One-Way Clutch (OWC)/forward (1,2,3,4) clutch pressure plate. INSTALL new components as necessary.
REFER to: Forward Clutch Assembly (307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, Description and Operation).
Forward (1,2,3,4) clutch friction plates DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the forward (1,2,3,4) clutch friction and steel plates. INSTALL new components as necessary.
REFER to: Forward Clutch Assembly (307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, Description and Operation).
Forward (1,2,3,4) clutch piston return spring INSPECT the return spring for proper installation and damage. INSTALL new components as necessary.
REFER to: Forward Clutch Assembly (307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, Description and Operation).
Forward (1,2,3,4) clutch harsh apply Incorrect Transmission Strategy programmed into PCM PERFORM the Transmission Strategy Download,
REFER to: Transmission Strategy Download (307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, General Procedures).
Shift Solenoid A (SSA) mechanically sticking INSTALL a new solenoid body.
REFER to: Solenoid Body (307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, Removal and Installation).
PERFORM the Transmission Strategy Download, REFER to: Transmission Strategy Download (307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, General Procedures).
Forward (1,2,3,4) clutch regulator valve sticking DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the forward (1,2,3,4) 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 (307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, Overhaul).
Forward (1,2,3,4) clutch boost valve sticking DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the forward (1,2,3,4) 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 (307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, Overhaul).
Shift Solenoid A (SSA) SIG, CB1234, CB1234 SUP hydraulic circuits blocked/leaking DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the main control and separator plate passages for leakage. INSPECT CB1234 check ball for blocked passage. CLEAN as necessary.
REFER to: Main Control Valve Body (307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, Overhaul).
Forward (1,2,3,4) clutch piston return spring INSPECT the return spring for proper installation and damage. INSTALL new components as necessary.
REFER to: Forward Clutch Assembly (307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, Description and Operation).
Forward (1,2,3,4) clutch friction plates DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the forward (1,2,3,4) clutch friction and steel plates. INSTALL new components as necessary.
REFER to: Forward Clutch Assembly (307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, Description and Operation).