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 P0761 code is detected when the ECM has detected a mechanical fault with the solenoid energized, valve stuck off

Symptoms

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

P0761 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 P0761 code