Help your automatic transmission manage fluid flow the way it was designed to with the Pioneer Transmission Control Solenoid, part number 771026. It is an exact-fit replacement for many vehicles, among them the 1991-2003 Ford Taurus, 1995-2000 Ford Windstar and 1991-2003 Mercury Sable. See the Buyer's Guide tab for the full list and engine details.
A transmission control solenoid is an electrically operated valve. When the vehicle's transmission control system energizes it, the solenoid opens or closes to direct fluid pressure within the transmission's hydraulic circuit. This helps the transmission carry out its shifts.
Signs this part may need replacing:
These symptoms can also come from fluid level or condition, wiring, or other internal components. Diagnose the cause before you replace the solenoid.
What does an automatic transmission control solenoid do?
It is an electrically operated valve. It opens or closes on command from the vehicle's transmission control system to direct fluid pressure, which helps the transmission carry out its shifts.
Which vehicles does Pioneer 771026 fit?
It fits many vehicles, among them the 1991-2003 Ford Taurus, 1995-2000 Ford Windstar and 1991-2003 Mercury Sable. See the Buyer's Guide tab for the full list and engine-level details.
What are signs a transmission control solenoid may need replacing?
Signs include harsh, delayed, or erratic shifts, failure to shift into certain gears, or a check engine light with transmission codes. These can have other causes, so diagnose before replacing.
Will replacing this solenoid fix my shifting problem?
If a failed solenoid is the cause, installing 771026 replaces that component. Shifting issues can also come from fluid, wiring, or other internal parts, so confirm the diagnosis first.
Is the Pioneer 771026 an exact-fit part?
Yes. Pioneer describes its transmission components as exact-fit, no-compromise replacement parts. The 771026 is listed for the Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury applications shown in the Buyer's Guide.
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