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P1704 Ford Code - Transmission System Conditions

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P1704 Ford indicates Transmission System Conditions. Common causes include Check for transmission codes. Severity is High - diagnose this code as soon as possible. Driving is not recommended if the warning light is flashing, the engine runs poorly, or safety-related symptoms are present.

What it means: P1704 Ford indicates Transmission System Conditions.
Common causes: Common causes include Check for transmission codes.
Severity: High - diagnose this code as soon as possible.
Can I drive?: Driving is not recommended if the warning light is flashing, the engine runs poorly, or safety-related symptoms are present.

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Code Popularity 19,571

How popular is this code, among other codes? Low

Repair Importance Level

Urgent (Diagnose now) (3 / 3)

Repair Difficulty Level

Advanced (Pro) (3 / 3)

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Table of contents Created and updated by William Orellana on Sep 11, 2019

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Code P1704 Ford Description

OBDII Code P1704 Ford - Transmission System Conditions - AutoCodes.com — P1704 Ford Code - Transmission System Conditions

What does this mean?

What are the Possible Causes of the DTC P1704 Ford?

Check for transmission codes

How to Fix the DTC P1704 Ford?

Review the 'Possible Causes' above and visually examine the corresponding wiring harness and connectors. Check for damaged components and inspect connector pins for signs of being broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded.

What is the Cost to Diagnose the Code?

Labor: 1.0

To diagnose the P1704 Ford code, it typically requires 1.0 hour of labor. Rates vary by location, vehicle, and shop. Many shops charge between $80–$150 per hour; dealerships and metro areas may be higher, independents may be lower.

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Skip Farquhar
Date: February 27, 2017 at 2:49 am

does anyone know what p 1704 is on 4.0 ford explorer

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OBDIITech
Date: February 27, 2017 at 3:17 am

The P1704 means that there is a problem with the transmission and is usually combine with other codes that can give more detail what the problems.

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Skip Farquhar
Date: February 27, 2017 at 1:27 pm

Thanks for your repy,i just installed a new used transmission and it drove fine exept would not start in neutral.i was adjusting the shifter selecter on side of trans when the truck shut off and will not start.motor spins rather free and backfires.

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