Powertrain, generic · Transmission
P072C Stuck in Gear 1
Check engine lightOn
EmissionsNot relevant
Drive cycleNot required
Limp modePossible
Ford's DPS6 dry dual-clutch transmission moves its gears with two electrically driven shift drums whose position is read by Hall sensors: drum A shifts 1st, 3rd and 5th, drum B reverse, 2nd, 4th and 6th. Ford's 2012 summary lists 'stuck in gear' codes for each drum: the module commands the drum out of a gear, but the gear stays engaged. It gives no thresholds or MIL rating. P072C is the code for drum A: first gear cannot be disengaged. The car stays in first or sub-gearbox A is locked out. Slip in first gear is P0731.
Likely causes
Shift fork or synchronizer for this gear sticking
Shift drum A motor, Hall position sensing or driver faulty
Transmission module
On planetary automatics: clutch or brake not releasing (sticking valve)
Symptoms
- Transmission stays in one gear, no further shifts
- Limp mode, transmission warning
- Clunking or blocking when shifting
Repair estimate
DifficultyHardWorkshop job
Parts and labour€200–3,000
Time1–10 h
Typical range across vehicles; the real cost depends on what the testing finds.
Parts involved
shift drumshift forkshift drum motortransmission control module
Related codes
References: newtonnet.co.uk, law.cornell.edu.