Technical Bulletin #1582

Transmission: 4F27E, FN4A-EL, FNR5 & FS5A-EL

Subject: P0771, P0741/Stator Bushings
Application: Ford & Mazda
Issue Date: January, 2014

4F27E, FN4A-EL, FNR5 & FS5A-EL

P0771, P0741/Stator Bushings
Codes P0771 Shift Solenoid E Mechanical (Stuck Off) and P0741 TCC Solenoid Circuit (Stuck Off) can
be very misleading. Some people go straight to the solenoid and replace it. Then have the same code
come back after long drive.

What we need to do is look at freeze frame data and look at the TCC slip rate when code set. Clear
codes and drive while watching the tcc slip rate when commanded on. It will take more than one TCC
slip per ignition cycle to set codes. Once we see TCC slip rate is changing when commanded then we
know for the most part solenoid is ok, and the lock-up valve moved.

One area of concern is the stator bushing seen in figure 1. They wear out and cause a leak in the TCC
circuit and will cause these codes. The bushings are the seals in this circuit.

Figure 1
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P0771, P0741/Stator Bushings
We can air check the tcc circuit while the transmission is in the car but is messy so watch out. Block
the TCC front port and apply air into TCC rear port. Refer to figure 2 for test ports. It should air test
solid with no leaks. Watch out because when you release the air pressure it is going to spray fluid back
out and make a mess.

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P0771, P0741/Stator Bushings
Another way to test the stator bushings is on the bench. We can vacuum test or wet air test. We need
to put the stator on to the drum and plug one hole in the stator with our finger (figure 3). Apply air
pressure or vacuum to input shaft and watch and hear for air leaks.

These bushings need to be tested or replaced on every rebuild.

Figure 3

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