Torque converter lock-up solenoid replacement

Tiny
JARED LARSON
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  • 2005 FORD ESCAPE
  • 3.0L
  • V6
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 136,000 MILES
Hello, my vehicle stalled at a stop light. It was towed to a mechanic who said he thought the lock-up solenoid needed to be replaced. The vehicle started and drove the next day so we did not replace the solenoid. Do you think that is the issue? Could it be a bad torque converter? Also, there is no check engine light.

How do you go about replacing the solenoid? Where is it located? I am pretty sure you have to replace the entire pack. Does the control solenoid contain the TCC (lock-up) as well? Any help is appreciated. Thanks.
Monday, November 13th, 2017 AT 6:40 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Hello,

These cars had a problem with the torque converter falling apart in some models. Sometimes it is worth trying the replace the TCC solenoid. Below is a set of diagrams that will show you how to do the job to see if this fixes the problem. I just want you to know my shop has replaced a lot of these transmissions.

Please let us know what you find. We are interested to see what it is.

Cheers, Ken
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Wednesday, November 15th, 2017 AT 12:32 PM
Tiny
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Thanks for the help. I really appreciate it.
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Wednesday, November 15th, 2017 AT 3:39 PM
Tiny
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One more quick question; should I disconnect the battery before doing this?
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Thursday, November 16th, 2017 AT 11:17 AM
Tiny
KEN L
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Yes that would be a good idea.

Let us know what happens and please upload pictures or videos of the problem.

Cheers, Ken
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Friday, November 17th, 2017 AT 11:41 AM

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