Lincoln Aviator 2020-2024 Service Manual / Powertrain / Automatic Transmission / Automatic Transmission - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission – 10R60 / Diagnosis and Testing - Torque Converter Clutch (TCC)

Lincoln Aviator: Automatic Transmission - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission – 10R60 / Diagnosis and Testing - Torque Converter Clutch (TCC)

Symptom Chart

Torque Converter Clutch (TCC)

For torque converter operation,
REFER to: Torque Converter (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission – 10R60, Description and Operation).

Torque Converter Clutch (TCC)

Condition	Possible Sources	Action
TCC does not apply	TCC solenoid mechanically stuck OFF	INSTALL a new TCC solenoid. REFER to: Shift Solenoids (SS) (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission – 10R60, Removal and Installation).
	TCC priority valve stuck OFF	DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the TCC priority valve. If the bore, valve or spring is damaged, INSTALL a new main control valve body. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission – 10R60, Removal and Installation).
	TCC regulator valve stuck OFF	DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the TCC regulator valve. If the bore or valve is damaged, INSTALL a new main control valve body. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission – 10R60, Removal and Installation).
	TCC damper missing or damaged.	DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the TCC damper. If the damper is missing or damaged, INSTALL a new main control valve body. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission – 10R60, Removal and Installation).
	Converter feed blow-off valve missing or damaged	DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the converter feed blow-off valve. If the valve is missing or damaged, INSTALL a new main control valve body. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission – 10R60, Removal and Installation).
	CONV FD, MDA-TCC, APPLY, REL hydraulic circuit blocked or leaking	DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the main control valve body and separator plate passages for debris, blockage and leaks. CLEAN as necessary. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission – 10R60, Removal and Installation).
		REMOVE and INSPECT the front support assembly and input shaft Teflon seals for damage, blockage and leaks. REFER to: Torque Converter (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission – 10R60, Description and Operation). INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to: Transmission (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission – 10R60, Overhaul).
	TCC friction material worn or damaged	INSTALL a new torque converter. REFER to: Transmission - 3.0L EcoBoost (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission – 10R60, Removal and Installation).
TCC always applied/stalls vehicle	TCC solenoid mechanically stuck ON	INSTALL a new TCC solenoid. REFER to: Shift Solenoids (SS) (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission – 10R60, Removal and Installation).
	TCC priority valve stuck ON	DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the TCC priority valve. If the bore or valve is damaged, INSTALL a new main control valve body. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission – 10R60, Removal and Installation).
	TCC regulator valve stuck ON	DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the TCC regulator valve. If the bore or valve is damaged, INSTALL a new main control valve body. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission – 10R60, Removal and Installation).
	CONV FD, MDA-TCC, APPLY, REL hydraulic circuit cross leaks	DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the main control valve body and separator plate passages for cracks, warping, and damage. If damage is found, INSTALL a new main control valve body. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission – 10R60, Removal and Installation).
	CONV FD, MDA-TCC, APPLY, REL hydraulic circuit cross leaks	REMOVE and INSPECT the front support assembly and input shaft Teflon seals for damage, blockage and leaks. REFER to: Torque Converter (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission – 10R60, Description and Operation). INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to: Transmission (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission – 10R60, Overhaul).
	TCC friction material worn or damaged	INSTALL a new torque converter. REFER to: Transmission - 3.0L EcoBoost (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission – 10R60, Removal and Installation).
TCC cycles, shudders or chatters	Incorrect transmission strategy programmed into the TCM	CARRY OUT the transmission strategy download and the adaptive learning drive cycle. REFER to: Transmission Strategy Download (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission – 10R60, General Procedures). REFER to: Adaptive Learning Drive Cycle (307-01B Automatic Transmission - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission – 10R80 MHT, General Procedures).
	TCC solenoid mechanically sticking	INSTALL a new TCC solenoid. REFER to: Shift Solenoids (SS) (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission – 10R60, Removal and Installation).
	TCC priority valve sticking	DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the TCC priority valve. If the bore, valve or spring is damaged, INSTALL a new main control valve body. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission – 10R60, Removal and Installation).
	TCC Regulator Valve sticking	DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN and INSPECT the regulator valve. If the bore or valve is damaged, INSTALL a new main control valve body. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission – 10R60, Removal and Installation).
	CONV FD, MDA-TCC, APPLY, REL hydraulic circuit blocked or leaking	DISASSEMBLE and INSPECT the main control valve body and separator plate passages for debris, blockage and leaks. CLEAN as necessary. REFER to: Main Control Valve Body (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission – 10R60, Removal and Installation).
		REMOVE and INSPECT the front support assembly and input shaft Teflon seals for damage, blockage and leaks. REFER to: Torque Converter (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission – 10R60, Description and Operation). INSTALL new components as necessary. REFER to: Transmission (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission – 10R60, Overhaul).
	TCC friction material worn or damaged	INSTALL a new torque converter. REFER to: Transmission - 3.0L EcoBoost (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission – 10R60, Removal and Installation).

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Child Safety Locks

When the child safety locks are set, you cannot open the rear doors from the inside.

Lincoln Aviator. Child Safety Locks

The child safety lock control is on the driver door.

Press the control to switch the child safety locks on. Press the control again to switch them off. A light on the child safety control illuminates when you switch them on.