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2016 FORD EXPLORER

3.5L V6FWDAUTOMATICgas
14 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
Repairs0Labor595Torque4704Fluid6DTC957Battery1Maintenance0Recalls14
P2716high severityPowertrain

Transmission Shift Solenoid D Performance/Stuck Off

on 2016 Ford Explorer 3.5L V6 · FWD

What this code means

Shift solenoid D is not responding to commands.

Symptoms

  • Stuck in one gear
  • No upshift/downshift
  • Limp mode

Common causes

  • Clogged solenoid
  • Mechanical failure
  • Contaminated fluid
  • Low fluid pressure

Diagnostic steps

  1. Check fluid condition
  2. Command solenoid actuation
  3. Check hydraulic pressure

Repair notes

Flush transmission and replace solenoid. Check for debris.

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