P2700Transmission Friction Element A Apply Time Range/Performance
- Generic OBD-II code · Powertrain
- Turns on the check-engine light
- Matters for the ITP
- Can trigger limp mode
- Needs a drive cycle to confirm a fix
- How the car detects it
- Automatic transmissions shift by filling and releasing clutches or brakes, the friction elements, and the controller learns how long each one takes to apply. P2700 is set when element A engages too slowly, too quickly or not plausibly compared with the commanded shift. Which part A is depends on the gearbox. Ford's 2012 OBD summary notes that its newer units replaced these clutch-level codes with solenoid stuck on/off codes for service, yet Ford still uses P2700: bulletin 16-0057 links it with P0751 and P0730 on TorqShift units built up to 15 December 2015 in E-Series, Super Duty and F-53/F-59 chassis and renews the cylinder of the coast clutch together with its one-way clutch. On Roush's propane Ford chassis the code is MIL on the E-450 and non-MIL on others. Harsh or slipping shifts are typical.
- What you may notice
- Harsh, delayed or slipping shifts involving clutch A
- Check engine or transmission warning light on
- Incorrect gear ratio codes stored at the same time
- Likely causes
- LikelyWorn or damaged clutch A components, such as a cylinder, piston seal or one-way clutch
- PossibleSticking valve or solenoid in the main control valve body
- PossibleLow, aged or incorrect transmission fluid
- RareAdaptive shift values not relearned after repair or software update
- Inspection (ITP)
- Matters for the ITP. While the check-engine light is on, the car fails the emissions check.
- Repair
- Workshop only · Usually a job for a workshop.Typical cost: €150 – €3,500
- Related codes
Explanation from obdex (CC0), exactly as the app shows it. Guidance only; confirm with a workshop.