Powertrain, generic · Transmission

P07FA Incorrect Shift from Gear 9

Check engine lightOn
EmissionsRelevant
Drive cycleNot required
Limp modePossible

P07FA belongs to the series 'Incorrect Shift from Gear N' (P07DC–P07E3 for gears 1–8, P07FA for 9, P07FD for 10): when leaving 9th gear, the transmission ends up in a gear other than the commanded target, or the shift out of 9th goes wrong. No manufacturer document available to us uses it. Ten-speed users such as Ford's 10R family and GM's 10L report such faults through ratio or valve codes; Ford's Diesel summary checks shift completion without a gear-specific code. Possible causes are a sticking shift or clutch valve, a worn or leaking clutch, or wrong adaptives.

Likely causes

Shift or clutch valve sticking
Worn clutch or hydraulic leak on the clutches involved
Shift adaptives wrong
Fluid level or condition

Symptoms

  • Wrong gear or harsh downshift out of 9th
  • Transmission warning, possibly limp mode

Repair estimate

DifficultyHardWorkshop job
Parts and labour€150–4,000
Time0–12 h

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

Parts involved

transmission valve bodyshift solenoidtransmission clutchestransmission control module

Related codes

P07F6P07F8P07F9P07FDP07E3

References: fordservicecontent.com, law.cornell.edu.