P0760 Shift solenoid C performance or stuck

Shift solenoid C fault

P0760 in short

P0760 means the transmission computer found shift solenoid C stuck or not working as commanded, usually causing wrong gears or limp mode. Dirty fluid, a failed solenoid, a damaged harness or valve body wear are common causes. Get it checked soon, and stop driving if it sticks in one gear.

Shift solenoid C is one of the valves the computer uses to route fluid and select gears. If its electrical check or shift result is wrong, P0760 sets.

References list dirty fluid, a failed solenoid, wiring, and valve body wear. Bulletins add Ford's 2005 Freestar and Taurus internal harness short, Hyundai solenoid DTC bulletins, and a Chrysler bulletin for MIL lighting with P0760 on 2003-2005 Jeeps and Dodge trucks.

Fluid and bulletins come first; solenoid replacement follows.

Most likely causes

  1. Internal wiring harness fault

    Supported by vehicle data
    Why it ranks here
    Ford's 2005 bulletin for Freestar, Taurus, Monterey and Sable lists P0760 and says a sharp edge in the 4F50N side cover casting may short the internal harness (vehicles built before 3/15/2005).
    What would change this
    Rises if your VIN matches. Falls if wiring tests good.

  2. Failed shift solenoid C

    Common general cause
    Why it ranks here
    Both references list the solenoid itself as a typical cause.
    What would change this
    Rises if resistance or response is bad. Falls if the solenoid tests good.

  3. Dirty fluid or sticking valve body

    Common general cause
    Why it ranks here
    Fluid contamination and valve wear are on both references as causes.
    What would change this
    Rises if fluid is dark or has debris. Falls if clean.

  4. Software or bulletin repair

    Supported by vehicle data
    Why it ranks here
    Hyundai TSB-10-AT-010 lists P0760 among solenoid DTCs where incorrect solenoid operation can put the transaxle in 3rd gear fail-safe; Chrysler 2100905 covers MIL lighting with P0760 on 2003-2005 Jeep and Dodge models.
    What would change this
    Rises if your VIN matches. Falls if not.
    How to test the transmission control module (tcm)

What to test first

Start at step 1. Each result tells you what it means and where to go next.

  1. Read codes, check for other solenoid codes, and ask a dealer about bulletins.

    Low riskTool: scan tool

  2. Check fluid level and condition; look for debris.

    Low risk

  3. Have a shop test solenoid resistance and harness, then inspect the valve body.

    Best left to a shopTool: multimeter, scan tool

    Warning:Have a qualified shop do this step.

Symptoms

  • Stuck in one gear or limp mode Gets more serious: stop and have it checked.
  • Harsh or wrong shifts
  • Check engine light

How to fix

  1. Ask a dealer whether your VIN has a bulletin for P0760.

Parts and cost context

  • Transmission control module (TCM):The solenoid sits inside the transmission, so access usually means pan or valve body work. Labor varies; get a quote.

Labor varies by vehicle and shop; get a quote before you approve a repair.

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On your vehicle

Ford

  • 2005 · Freestar

    Supported by vehicle data

    Ford 051115 lists P0760 with a possible shorted internal harness on the 2005 Freestar and Taurus (built before 3/15/2005). Whether the bulletin is still current is not verified.

  • 051115Status unverified

    DTCs P0760 and P0763, 4F50N transaxle

    2005freestar, taurus · NHTSA 10016806

    Ford bulletin: a sharp casting edge may short the internal harness on vehicles built before 3/15/2005; Mercury Monterey and Sable also covered.

    We couldn't confirm whether this bulletin is still current, so it doesn't count as confirmation.

Jeep

  • 2003–2005 · Grand Cherokee

    Supported by vehicle data

    Chrysler 2100905 lists P0760 among MIL codes on the 2003-2005 Grand Cherokee, Liberty and Wrangler. Whether the bulletin is still current is not verified.

  • 2100905Status unverified

    MIL on for DTCs P0750, P0755, P0760, P0765, P0846, P0871 or P0841

    2003–2005grand-cherokee, liberty, wrangler · NHTSA 10013708

    Chrysler bulletin; Dodge Dakota and Durango 2004-2005 are also listed.

    We couldn't confirm whether this bulletin is still current, so it doesn't count as confirmation.

All Transmission codes

P0760 questions

Can I drive with P0760?

Only gently and only to a shop if it shifts. If it sticks in one gear or slips, stop.

Sources and review

  1. OBD II error code P0760: Shift Solenoid C Malfunction — PartsAvatar
  2. P0760 Trouble Code: Shift Solenoid C Malfunction — TroubleCodes.net
  3. Ford 051115: P0760 and P0763, 4F50N transaxle — Ford (via NHTSA flat file)
  4. Hyundai TSB-10-AT-010: transaxle solenoid DTCs including P0760 — Hyundai (via NHTSA flat file)
  5. Chrysler 2100905: MIL for P0750, P0755, P0760, P0765, P0846, P0871 or P0841 — Chrysler (via NHTSA flat file)
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