Code P07A3?

CHYANNE SHERIFF

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2013 FORD FOCUS
2.0L
4 CYL
AUTOMATIC
221,190 MILES

This code popped up and had three reasons what could the problem. One of those was low transmission fluid. Does my car have a sealed transmission? The car listed above is an SE model. I hope it just needs fluid. Can fluid be added? Thank you

Friday, January 13th, 2023 AT 10:03 PM

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KEN L

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Code P07A3 means the internal "A" friction element inside the transmission is stuck "on".

The clutch mechanical DTCs P286F, P287A, P2872, P2877 could be an indication that one or both of the clutches is binding or partially stuck. If any electrical clutch DTCs are set, they should be resolved first before proceeding with this pinpoint test.

Vehicle owner had extended warranty through Ford, so it was sublet to them. They inspected and determined the issue to be internal to the transmission and replaced it.

I would try to change the transmission fluid out and clear the codes. here is a guide to help walk you through the steps with instructions for your car in the images below:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-service-an-automatic-transmission

Fluid Types

Automatic Transmission Fluid

Ford Part Name

- Motorcraft Dual Clutch Transmission Fluid*

Ford Part Number

- XT-11-QDC

* Automatic transmissions that require Motorcraft Dual Clutch Transmission Fluid should only use Motorcraft Dual Clutch Transmission Fluid. Refer to scheduled maintenance to determine the correct service interval. Use of any fluid other than the recommended fluid may cause transmission damage.
Capacities

Automatic Transaxle .................... 1.9 quarts (1.8 liters)*

* Approximate dry fill capacity. Actual amount may vary during fluid changes.

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Saturday, January 14th, 2023 AT 1:09 PM

CHYANNE SHERIFF

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Another code popped up P0131 o2 sensor. None of the codes from above. I took the car in for diagnosis and 02 sensor problem was solved. The mechanic cleaned the sensor, but he could not pinpoint the transmission problem. He said he would have to drop the transmission and see what he finds. That will be 1200. I was surprised that he did not do a test drive to see how the car was acting while driving it. I asked him if it was okay to drive and that is how I know he did not drive it because he said he did not know. But he thinks it is a clutch in the transmission I was charged 140.00 for each diagnosis (280.00) the codes are gone but he said they could come back. The car is running better but still has jerky take off. I asked about the transmission fluid being changed and he said because it is a sealed transmission, he would have to do that when he drops the transmission. Thank you, Wanda

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Tuesday, January 17th, 2023 AT 1:45 PM

KEN L

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It is not sealed transmission so he is wrong about that, you can see in the instructions below how to change the fluid out, but since he cleared the codes let's see if the code comes back, you might get lucky and it will be okay. Maybe the cold had something to do with it.

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Wednesday, January 18th, 2023 AT 10:07 AM

CHYANNE SHERIFF

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These are the test results from the mechanic. The car is running fine now. Can you explain the results? I was told that he did not do a test drive. Thank you, Wanda

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Friday, January 20th, 2023 AT 2:40 PM

KEN L

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Those are reading for the scan and don't really say much just a bunch of values, I would still service the transmission and clear the codes before replacing the transmission which is where they are headed.