Powertrain, generic (extended)

P2710 Shift Solenoid F Intermittent

Check engine lightOn
EmissionsRelevant
Drive cycleNot required
Limp modePossible

P2710 is the sporadic counterpart to P2709: the circuit of shift solenoid F drops out now and then and recovers, so a check at standstill often finds nothing. In Ford's 2024 OBD summary it equals P2706 with the intermittent byte 1F in the general solenoid list and in the 8F57 and 8F24 tables; the tables for 10R60/10R80 and 8F35/8F40 instead list P2710 for a short to supply voltage. The electrical test runs continuously and reports a fault once the smart driver has signalled a problem for 1.5 s. CARB requires automatic transmission solenoids to be monitored for circuit faults as comprehensive components. No other maker publishes the code with details. Loose pins, rubbing wires near the valve body or moisture in a connector are the usual suspects, and the fault may show only when hot or on rough roads.

Likely causes

Loose or spread terminal at the transmission or module connector
Wire rubbing through intermittently inside or outside the case
Moisture or corrosion in the connector
Heat-dependent internal break in the solenoid coil

Symptoms

  • Occasional harsh shift or brief fail-safe operation
  • MIL that comes and goes with the fault
  • No fault found during a static circuit test

Repair estimate

DifficultyMediumWorkshop job
Parts and labour€50–800
Time0.5–4 h

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

Parts involved

shift solenoid fwiring harness

Related codes

P2706P2709P097FP0999P2708

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