Transmission Overview
In 1993, Ford changed the AXODE to use one connector, and two shift solenoids. As before, 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:

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:

First Gear
In first gear, only solenoid 2 receives ground; solenoids 1 nd 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 grounded; solenoid 2 is open. The gray lines are the connections necessary to apply the converter clutch. 

Never leave the TCC applied for more than a few seconds. Any longer could burn out the solenoid.

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