618 2-3 shift error
How to read it
Code 618 reads as 6 flashes, pause, 1 flash, pause, 8 flashes on the check-engine light. Jumper the self-test input to signal return at the test connector, then run the key on engine off self test and the running self test, counting the check-engine flashes each time.
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What does Ford code 618 mean?
618. 2-3 shift error. This code sets when your vehicle computer detects 2-3 shift error.
Common causes of 618
- Faulty transmission shift control
- Open or shorted wiring in the transmission shift control circuit
- Corroded or loose connector at the transmission shift control
- Low or dirty transmission fluid
- Faulty PCM transmission control
How to fix 618
- Confirm the code and check the transmission fluid level and condition
- Inspect the transmission shift control and its wiring for damage and corrosion
- Test the transmission shift control circuit
- Service the fluid before condemning internal parts
- Replace a failed part only after the circuit test fails