P2706 is the general code for the sixth shift solenoid, F. Ford's 2024 OBD summary uses it as the base for all shift solenoid F faults in its 10R60/10R80, 8F35/8F40, 8F57 and 8F24 transmissions: with a fault-type byte added, P2706 marks an open, a short to ground, a short to supply, an intermittent connection, stuck off and stuck on, each also carrying its own two-byte code such as P097F, P2707 or P2708. Ford's electrical check flags a fault once the smart driver has reported a wiring problem for 1.5 s. Stellantis calls the same position the MS solenoid on the Ram 68RFE, where bulletin 18-061-20 lists P2706 among codes cleared by new engine controller software. Ford's SSM 54595 names it with P2707 on 8F35 units that will not leave Park. Shifts involving the related clutch become harsh or are blocked.
Medium severity. Can I keep driving?Drive as little as possible and gently. If the transmission slips or stays in one gear, go slowly to a repair shop or call for a tow truck.
Symptoms
- Harsh shifts, missing gears or limp mode
- Vehicle may not shift out of Park on some Ford 8F35 units
- Warning light on
Most likely causes
- Open or shorted wiring or connector to shift solenoid F, often inside the transmission
- Failed shift solenoid F or main control valve body
- Control module software that needs reprogramming (Ram 68RFE)
- Faulty solenoid driver in the PCM or TCM
What to check, in order
Start with the simplest. You can tick off each step.
Good to know
- Repair difficulty: hard
- It can trigger limp mode.
- It affects emissions.
What each character of P2706 means
- P: Powertrain: engine and transmission
- 2: Generic code: same on every make
- 7: Transmission
- 06: Specific fault in that system
Frequently asked questions
Can I keep driving with code P2706?
Drive as little as possible and gently. If the transmission slips or stays in one gear, go slowly to a repair shop or call for a tow truck.
What causes code P2706?
The most common causes are: open or shorted wiring or connector to shift solenoid F, often inside the transmission; failed shift solenoid F or main control valve body; control module software that needs reprogramming (Ram 68RFE).
Related codes
- P2707Shift Solenoid F Performance/Stuck Off
- P2708Shift Solenoid F Stuck On
- P2709Shift Solenoid F Electrical
- P2710Shift Solenoid F Intermittent
- P097FShift Solenoid F Control Circuit/Open
- P0998Shift Solenoid F Control Circuit Low
- P0999Shift Solenoid F Control Circuit High
- P0770Shift Solenoid E
Sources
- fordservicecontent.com: OBDSM2400OUTPUT 16Jul2024 WSM final V2 MCS7001
- static.nhtsa.gov: MC 10183088 9999
- static.nhtsa.gov: MC 11029053 0001
Values and procedures vary by manufacturer. If it affects brakes, steering, fuel or high voltage, see a professional. Updated: 2026-11-04. How we build these pages.