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

Overdrive Clutch Assembly

Overdrive Clutch

For overdrive 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: Overdrive Clutch Assembly (307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, Description and Operation).



  Overdrive Clutch


Condition Possible Sources Action
Overdrive clutch does not apply Solenoid body filter blocked to Shift Solenoid D (SSD) 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 D (SSD) 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).
Overdrive clutch (CBLR/C456) regulator valve stuck OFF DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the overdrive clutch regulator valve. If bore or valve is damaged, INSTALL a new main control.
REFER to: Main Control Valve Body (307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, Removal and Installation).
Shift Solenoid D (SSD) SIG, CBLR/C456 SUPPLY, C456 SUPPLY, C456 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).
Multiplex shift valve stuck in applied position DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the multiplex shift 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).
C456 supply hydraulic circuit blocked or leaking DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the transmission cover and support tower 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).
Rear planetary carrier/center ring gear INSPECT the planetary carrier/center ring gear for wear and damage. INSTALL new components necessary.
Overdrive clutch friction plates DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the overdrive clutch friction and steel plates. INSTALL new components as necessary.
REFER to: Overdrive Clutch Assembly (307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, Description and Operation).
Overdrive clutch piston seal leakage INSTALL a new overdrive clutch piston and seals.
REFER to: Overdrive Clutch Assembly (307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, Description and Operation).
Overdrive clutch always applied Solenoid body filter seal damaged at Shift Solenoid D (SSD) 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 D (SSD) 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).
Overdrive clutch regulator (CBLR/C456) valve stuck ON DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the overdrive clutch regulator valve and bias spring. 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 D (SSD) SIG, CBLR/C456 SUPPLY, C456 SUPPLY, C456 hydraulic circuits blocked/leaking DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the main control valve body and separator plate passages for leakage. 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).
Overdrive clutch friction plates DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the overdrive clutch friction and steel plates. INSTALL new components as necessary.
REFER to: Overdrive Clutch Assembly (307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, Description and Operation).
Overdrive clutch piston return spring. INSPECT the return spring for damage. INSTALL new components as necessary.
REFER to: Overdrive Clutch Assembly (307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, Description and Operation).
Overdrive 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 D (SSD) 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 D (SSD) 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).
Overdrive clutch regulator (CBLR/C456) valve stuck ON DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the overdrive 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).
Overdrive clutch (CBLR/C456) boost valve stuck ON DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the overdrive 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, Removal and Installation).
Shift Solenoid D (SSD) SIG, CBLR/C456 SUPPLY, C456 SUPPLY, C456 hydraulic circuits blocked/leaking DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the main control valve body and separator plate passages for leakage. 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).
Multiplex shift valve sticking DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the multiplex shift 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).
C456 supply hydraulic circuit blocked or leaking DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the transmission cover and support tower 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).
Overdrive clutch friction plates DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the overdrive clutch friction and steel plates. INSTALL new components as necessary.
REFER to: Overdrive Clutch Assembly (307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, Description and Operation).
Overdrive clutch piston seal leakage INSTALL a new overdrive clutch piston and seals.
REFER to: Overdrive Clutch Assembly (307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, Description and Operation).
Overdrive 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 D (SSD) 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).
Overdrive clutch regulator (CBLR/C456) valve sticking DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the overdrive clutch regulator valve. 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, Removal and Installation).
Overdrive clutch (CBLR/C456) boost valve sticking DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the overdrive 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, Removal and Installation).
Shift Solenoid D (SSD) SIG, CBLR/C456 SUPPLY, C456 SUPPLY, C456 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).
Overdrive clutch friction plates DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the overdrive clutch friction and steel plates. INSTALL new components as necessary.
REFER to: Overdrive Clutch Assembly (307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, Description and Operation).
Overdrive clutch piston return spring INSPECT the return spring for proper installation and damage. INSTALL new components as necessary.
REFER to: Overdrive Clutch Assembly (307-01 Automatic Transmission - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6F35, Description and Operation).