Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Electronic Pressure Control (EPC) Solenoid

Special Tool(s)

Gauge, Transmission Solenoid Connectors 307-426

Removal

1. Remove the manual control lever. For additional information, refer to Manual Control Lever Shaft and Seal in this section.

2. CAUTION: Do not pull on the molded lead frame. This may cause damage to the connector ends. Carefully pry up on the locking tabs to disconnect the solenoids.

Disconnect the molded lead frame from the solenoids.

Disconnect the molded lead frame from the solenoids.

1. Disconnect the shift solenoid SSA and SSB.

2. Disconnect the torque converter clutch (TCC).

3. Disconnect the electronic pressure control (EPC) solenoid.

4. Disconnect the bulkhead inter-connector.

Electronic Pressure Control (EPC) Solenoid

3. Remove the EPC solenoid.

1. Remove the bolt and EPC solenoid bracket.

2. Remove the EPC solenoid.

Electronic Pressure Control (EPC) Solenoid

Installation

1. Install the EPC solenoid.

1. Install the EPC solenoid.

2. Install the EPC solenoid bracket and bolt.

Electronic Pressure Control (EPC) Solenoid

2. Inspect the lead frame for damage.

  • Using the special tool, check all lead frame solenoid connections. The gauge should fit tightly and not fall out after being inserted.
  • If the special tool passes through any lead frame connector pins or does not feel like it makes a good contact, install a new lead frame.

Electronic Pressure Control (EPC) Solenoid

3. Connect the molded lead frame to the solenoids.

  • Connect the bulkhead inter-connector by pressing it in place by hand and fully seating the connector in place.
  • Connect the EPC solenoid by pressing it in place by hand and fully seating the connector in place. Make sure that the terminals pass fully through the connector slots.
  • Connect the TCC by pressing it in place by hand and fully seating the connector in place. Make sure that the terminals pass fully through the connector slots.
  • Connect the shift solenoid SSA and SSB by pressing it in place by hand and fully seating the connector in place. Make sure that the terminals pass fully through the connector slots.

Electronic Pressure Control (EPC) Solenoid

4. Install the manual control lever. For additional information, refer to Manual Control Lever Shaft and Seal in this section.

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