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2013 FORD FOCUS

Electric Motor•FWD•DCT•ev
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Repairs0Labor363Torque3189Fluid5DTC574Battery1Maintenance0Recalls11
P1700high severityPowertrain

Transmission Indeterminate Failure

on 2013 Ford Focus Electric Motor · FWD

What this code means

The PCM/TCM has detected an indeterminate transmission failure. The transmission has failed to a neutral state. This is a general transmission failure code that may accompany more specific codes.

Symptoms

  • Check Engine Light
  • Transmission slipping
  • Harsh shifts
  • Vehicle in limp mode
  • Transmission may default to one gear

Common causes

  • Internal transmission failure
  • Solenoid pack failure
  • Valve body issue
  • Low transmission fluid
  • Transmission control module failure

Diagnostic steps

  1. Check for additional transmission DTCs for more specific diagnosis
  2. Check transmission fluid level and condition
  3. Inspect transmission wiring connector
  4. Monitor transmission pressures with scan tool

Repair notes

Check for companion DTCs. Check fluid level first. May require transmission disassembly for internal failure.

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