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P07A2 Transmission Friction Element A Performance/Stuck Off

Check engine lightOn
EmissionsRelevant
Drive cycleNot required
Limp modePossible

Each friction element (clutch or brake) has three functional codes: slip while commanded locked (P079A ff), performance/stuck off – it does not apply or applies too weakly – and stuck on – it does not release. P07A2 concerns clutch A. Ford's DPS6 PowerShift dry dual-clutch (Fiesta, Focus) uses it for clutch A – input shaft 1 with gears 1, 3 and 5 – as 'functionally stuck off', next to the electrical codes of its electric clutch actuator; Ford publishes no thresholds. A GM bulletin for the 2017 LaCrosse and 2017–19 XT5 lists P07A2 as 'transmission clutch 1 performance' together with ratio codes, caused by a misaligned range actuator. GM's hybrids do not use it.

Likely causes

Clutch A plates worn or piston seal leaking
Too little apply pressure (fluid, pump, valve)
Clutch actuator or valve sticking (DCT: electric actuator)
Module software or lost adaption

Symptoms

  • Check engine light or transmission warning
  • Gear missing or slipping, weak acceleration
  • Limp mode

Repair estimate

DifficultyHardWorkshop job
Parts and labour€200–4,500
Time1–12 h

Typical range across vehicles; the real cost depends on what the testing finds.

Parts involved

transmission clutchestransmission valve bodyhybrid control module

Related codes

P07A3P079AP0900P0805P2700P0730

References: newtonnet.co.uk, static.nhtsa.gov, law.cornell.edu.