1999 Mercury Mountaineer P1747 Code

1999 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER
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TERILBROUGHTON
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error code + "P1747 Manufacturer Specific Powertrain Trouble Code". One mechanic told me its tranmission, and another said its emission. PLEASE HELP!
Aug 13, 2006 at 11:32 AM
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MIKEYBDMAN
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[quote:7c777a03d7="terilbroughton@hotmail.co"]error code + "P1747 Manufacturer Specific Powertrain Trouble Code". One mechanic told me its tranmission, and another said its emission. PLEASE HELP![/quote:7c777a03d7]

The fault indicates a problem with the EPC solenoid circuit. This is a transmission code, and you will probably have to take it to a trans place to get it repaired.
Aug 13, 2006 at 12:54 PM
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Treat P1747 as a transmission EPC solenoid circuit fault and have a transmission shop diagnose and repair it.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 1999 Mercury Mountaineer with 160,000 miles reported code P1747 and conflicting advice that it was either a transmission or emissions problem. The expert said the code indicates an EPC solenoid circuit fault, which is a transmission issue, and recommended taking the vehicle to a transmission shop for repair.

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