P1744 fault code: what it means

P1744: Ford code: torque converter clutch stuck off mechanically. Higher revs and fuel use at cruise.

Engine and gearbox (powertrain) · Costly if missed

Usual causes, most likely first

1. TCC solenoid
2. valve body
3. worn converter

P1744 by make

What the repair usually costs

• Torque converter replacement (auto / CVT, gearbox out)NZ$1,410–NZ$3,110 · A$1,390–A$3,040

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Before you clear it

Write the code down or photograph the scanner first. A code that comes straight back after clearing points to a fault that is still there. A car whose codes were cleared just before you arrived may be hiding one: the scanner's readiness monitors show "not ready" for a while after codes are cleared.

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