Possible causes

– Low transmission fluid level
– Dirty transmission fluid
– Faulty 3 Shift Solenoid Valve
– 3 Shift Solenoid Valve harness or connectors
– 3 Shift Solenoid Valve circuit is open or shorted

When is the code detected?

The P0760 code is detected when the ECM energized solenoid and detected an open or shorted condition

Symptoms

– Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)
– Transmission will not shift gears

P0760 FORD Description

Shift solenoid valve 3 is turned ON or OFF by the Transmission Control Module (TCM) in response to signals sent from the park/neutral position (PNP) switch, vehicle speed and Engine Control Module (ECM) (throttle opening). Gears will then be shifted to the optimum position.

FORD Technical Service Bulletins for P0760 code