On a 96 ford probe can torque converter be by passed

For what model ford ?

That is a Torque Converter Clutch code it is reading that the circuit performance is stuck off. try these solutions one at a time. 1. check transmission fluid level. 2. add lucus trans treatment. 3. replace sensor. 4 replace torque Converter. Erase code after each action.

torque converter clutch stuck or not working properly

The torque converter clutch solenoid is controlled by the TCM so run the fault codes first/. If you take the solenoid out of the system there is every possibility that the vehicle will not move and if it does the economy will be crap. Best fix the thing properly to start with.

Unfortunately, the possible issues are numerous. The problem is most likely either your torque converter, or electrical issues with your transmission. Without knowing how the vehicle is acting, if it's drivable, when it trips the codes, etc, it makes it more difficult to accurately diagnose.

Here is what ford says about those codes...

SERVICE PROCEDURE
The torque converter clutch may not engage if one or more of the following conditions exist:
- Stuck converter regulator valve
- Stuck solenoid regulator valve
- Stuck bypass clutch control valve
- Stuck pressure failsafe valve
- Pump bore ring groove depth incorrect
- Worn pump shaft or damaged pump shaft seals
- Pump shaft internal sleeve loose (rattles)
- Turbine shaft seals damaged or missing
- Incorrect Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) solenoid
- TCC solenoid mechanically stuck or electrically inoperable
- Damaged internal wiring harness
- Incorrect gear ratio (wrong sprockets)
- Damaged or worn stator support
- Worn torque converter hub bushing
- Torque converter clutch worn or damaged
Use a scan tool to monitor the following PID's:
- TCC = Commanded duty cycle for TCC solenoid
- TCCMACT = Actual slip across the TCC, measured in RPM
- RPM = Actual engine speed
- TSS_SRC = Actual turbine shaft speed
- TCCRAT = Speed/Gear ratio of torque converter/transaxle

Hope this helps.

P0741 Torque convertor clutch circuit failure,it is located in the transmission valvle body, it is attatch to the valve body you can remove it seperately as long as your going to own the Ford focus you might as well get use to replacing these all the time,very common transmission issue with todays car. By the way it is sensitive to worn transmission fluid,when you dont service often these are suspectable to failure.

What type of Car is it And year?

There is a TSB reference number 96-26-12 for torque converter replacement

it sounds like either the torque converter solenoid is stuck or the torque converter itself is bad

pull the botom of the oil pan and spacer and then u can pull the torke converter bolts