FDAS2240 Ford Automatic Transmission Diagnosis
This course will detail the fundamentals, operation and repair of the automatic transmissions used on current Ford light trucks.
Prerequisite
None
Course Requirements and Evaluation
Refer to Course Syllabus for detailed information regarding the requirements and evaluation standards for this course. The Course Syllabus will be distributed the first week of the course.
Learning Outcomes
The following outcomes will be addressed in the course:
Identify the normal [hydraulic-mechanical] operation of an automatic transmission
Identify the function, construction, location, and operation of each major component of selected Ford automatic transmissions
Describe power flow through a typical automatic transmission
Explain hydraulic system theory for an automatic transmission
Identify transmission fluid characteristics
Identify typical symptoms found in automatic transmissions with hydraulic or mechanical causes
Identify the normal [electronic] operation of an automatic transmission
Apply Symptom-System-Component-Cause (SSCC) to isolate automatic transmission concerns in a simulated environment
Interpret transmission test results to indicate whether or not results are within specification
Identify the normal operation of the TorqShift automatic transmission
Explain electronic control systems theory for the TorqShift automatic transmission
Text and References
A list of textbooks required for this course is available at the
campus store and in eServices.
Course Scheduling
The scheduled hours of instruction include sixteen hours for each lecture credit, thirty two hours for each lab credit and forty hours for each credit of supervised occupational experience (SOE). Lecture credit may include formal or impromptu lectures, demonstrations or discussions with the entire class or with small groups or individuals. Refer to the Credit Details section of this course outline for the credit breakdown.
Accommodations Statement
Access Services - Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified students with documented disabilities. Upon attending an intake meeting with Access Services, qualified students will receive a letter listing the approved accommodations that they may provide to their instructors. If you have a documented disability that may require accommodations, contact HTC Access Services at
AccessServices@hennepintech.edu or
https://hennepintech.edu/current-students/access-services/index.html.
Campus
Brooklyn Park Campus: 952-995-1300
Credit Details