Eseries Transmission Control Unit Failure

My 2005 Ford Eseries with a gasoline engine is showing some weird symptoms at 139275 km. Shifting isn't possible with the paddle shifters, the gearbox slips and shifts uncleanly, and there are grinding noises when shifting gears. The paddle shifters are also slow to respond, and the gearbox is in emergency mode with an error stored. Is the transmission control unit likely defective?

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Sounds like a potential issue with the car computer. Have you checked the error memory? Does the error message point to the control module or the automatic gearbox directly? Could be the ECU acting up.

Yes, the error memory shows a fault related to the transmission control unit. Given the symptoms, is a defective control unit the most likely cause?

If the error points directly to it and you're experiencing those symptoms, then yes, a defective control unit is highly probable. It's best to get it checked at a workshop to confirm before replacing it. Could become expensive.

Thanks for the advice. The workshop confirmed the defective control unit. Repair cost 1000€. Everything works now.

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