Transmission Overview
Ford’s AXODE is another transaxle that was originally a fully hydraulic transmission It uses three main solenoids to control shifting. These solenoids receive power whenever the key is on; the computer supplies ground to energize them. An EPC solenoid controls mainline pressure electronically.

Terminal Identification
Here’s a breakdown of the individual connector terminals:

Both connectors shown from the terminal side of the transaxle connector.

Electronic Pressure Control
To check the electronic pressure control signal, connect your high-impedance voltmeter or signal monitor to the terminals shown.

Checking the Shift Pattern
Here’s how to connect your signal monitor to check the transmission shift signals:

And here’s the signal pattern you should see:

Forcing the Shift
Here’s the manual shift pattern you can expect with the transaxle in failsafe:

And here’s how to force the AXODE to shift electrically:

All shifts take place from the side connector. Only lockup applies through the top connector.

First Gear
In first gear, only solenoid 2 receives ground; solenoids 1 and 3 remain open.

Second Gear
To shift into second gear, the computer grounds solenoid 2. Solenoids 1 and 2 are grounded; solenoid 3 is still open.

Third Gear
To shift into third gear, the computer releases ground to solenoids 1 and 2, and grounds solenoid 3.

Fourth Gear
To shift into fourth gear, the computer grounds solenoid 1. Solenoids 1 and 3 are gounded; solenoid 2 is open. To apply the converter clutch, apply power to terminal 5 and ground terminal 6 of the top connector.

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