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P1744TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SLIPPAGE DETECTED
P1744400 MESH EQUIPPED TRANSMISSIONS ONLY
P1744TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SLIPPAGE DETECTED
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23Original wording in English
FORD, LINCOLN
Some 2020 Edge/Nautilus/Escape/Corsair/Transit Connect vehicles with and 8F35/8F40 transmission built on or before 30-Sep-2020 may exhibit an illuminated powertrain malfunction (wrench) indicator with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0741 and/or P1744 present or stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). This may be due to t…
FORD, LINCOLN
Some 2017-2018 F-150/Raptor, 2018 Expedition/Mustang/Navigator vehicles equipped with a 10R80 automatic transmission and built on or before 20-Nov-2017 may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0741 and P1744 in the powertrain control module (PCM) or transmission control mo…
FORD
Some 2013-2015 Escape vehicles equipped with a 1.6L EcoBoost engine may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and/or a transmission malfunction service now warning with only diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0741 and/or P1744 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). This may be due to internal damage to th…
KIA
TSB: SERVICE ACTION: HCU/TCU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT FOR DTC P1744 (400 MESH EQUIPPED TRANS) (SA351) - This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Hybrid Control Unit (HCU) and the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) on some 2013-2015MY Optima Hybrid (TF HEV) vehicles, produced from September 27, 2012 through Septembe…
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94A listed vehicle is a research lead. Confirm the engine, production range and software in the manufacturer's information.
| Make | Model | Model year |
|---|---|---|
| Ford | E SERIES ↗ | 2002 |
| Ford | E SERIES ↗ | 2001 |
| Ford | EDGE ↗ | 2020 |
| Ford | ESCAPE ↗ | 2020 |
| Ford | ESCAPE ↗ | 2015 |
| Ford | ESCAPE ↗ | 2014 |
| Ford | ESCAPE ↗ | 2013 |
| Ford | ESCORT ↗ | 2002 |
Code meaning and manufacturer information
Original wording in English · Historical directory labels; manufacturer applicability has not been established for every entry.
Torque Converter Clutch System Performance
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