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Performing transmission strategy on Ford Ranger

Feb. 18, 2025

Some 2019-2021 Ford Ranger vehicles equipped with a 10R80 automatic transmission may exhibit a MIL on with DTC P163E stored in the PCM or transmission control module, after replacing the main control valve body.

Mike Mavrigian

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This may be due to software incompatibility between the replacement main control valve body solenoid strategy file and the PCM/TCM software.

Perform the transmission strategy download procedure entering only the 13-digit solenoid body strategy when prompted to enter transmission characterization information. Entering the 12-digit solenoid body identification will produce a DTC P163E.

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Mike Mavrigian | Motor Age Editor

Mike Mavrigian has written thousands of automotive technical magazine articles involving a variety of specialties, from engine building to wheel alignment, and has authored more than a dozen books that crisscross the automotive spectrum. Mike operates Birchwood Automotive, an Ohio shop that builds custom engines and performs vintage vehicle restorations. The shop also features a professional photo studio to document projects and to create images for articles and books.