Tranny Temp Sensor Location (Got P0713)
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Tranny Temp Sensor Location (Got P0713)
I got the P0713 code last night while driving home.
While driving my Tranny Temp Gauge dropped to full cold (zero) and my Scangauge II showed a temp of 8321. The cooling fan ramped up and was blowing like crazy. I have read in other threads that the cooling fan spins up to create load on the engine to speed warming up, and I guess with the tranny temp sensor not reporting the ECU/PCM thought the engine was cold. I got the wrench light but the truck never entered limp mode and cruise control kept working. I checked all the fluid levels this morning and everything looks good. I drove the truck a few minutes around the block and the CEL was on and the wrench light was off. I scanned the ECU with the Scangauge II and found the P0713 code. I went ahead and cleared it since the tranny temp sensor seemed to be working today. The dash gauge was working like normal and my Scangauge II was showing normal temp.
Anyway, is the Tranny Temp Sensor located under the pan like on the 6.0L trucks or can you remove it external of the transmission? Trying to figure out what expense I am looking at to replace it myself or have the dealer do it.
Thanks for all the great info from all the posters!
Clint
While driving my Tranny Temp Gauge dropped to full cold (zero) and my Scangauge II showed a temp of 8321. The cooling fan ramped up and was blowing like crazy. I have read in other threads that the cooling fan spins up to create load on the engine to speed warming up, and I guess with the tranny temp sensor not reporting the ECU/PCM thought the engine was cold. I got the wrench light but the truck never entered limp mode and cruise control kept working. I checked all the fluid levels this morning and everything looks good. I drove the truck a few minutes around the block and the CEL was on and the wrench light was off. I scanned the ECU with the Scangauge II and found the P0713 code. I went ahead and cleared it since the tranny temp sensor seemed to be working today. The dash gauge was working like normal and my Scangauge II was showing normal temp.
Anyway, is the Tranny Temp Sensor located under the pan like on the 6.0L trucks or can you remove it external of the transmission? Trying to figure out what expense I am looking at to replace it myself or have the dealer do it.
Thanks for all the great info from all the posters!
Clint
Last edited by CKetchum; 08-11-2012 at 05:25 PM.
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Thanks again
Clint
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I'm at 105K miles so no powertrain warranty left. I made an appointment to bring it in and have the transmission serviced and have the temp sensor replaced. The transmission was last serviced at 60K miles. At least I'll get the fluid flushed and filter changed while it's having the temp sensor replaced. Thanks again for all the input!
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In the end it was just like you guys said...at 140 degrees the sensor looses it's mind, and it was under the pan. My dealer did a full transmission service and plugged in the new $20 sensor whild they were there. Transmission flushed, pan screen/filter replaced, new fluid, and a sensor for $220. Overall pretty happy with the outcome. I had enough Ford Advantage Points built up from having my oil cooler replaced it didn't cost me anything out of pocket. Thanks to all that posted info for me!
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It's actually called Ford Advantage Rewards. The parts count and service desk usually have the little booklets sitting there. All you do is sign up and you earn 5% of however much you spend on parts or service. Like one of those club card for the grocery store. I think you get every 5th oil change free too. It's just a gas engine oil chance value but it comes off the price of a diesel oil change. Every little bit helps out...
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