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Electrical Operation

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Solenoid operation:

6th Gear TCC Applied Solenoid Operation Chart 

6TH GEAR TCC APPLIED SOLENOID OPERATION CHART

Base Selector Lever Position PCM Commanded Gear Shift Solenoid TCC (VFS) NL
SSA (VFS) NL (1, 2, 3, 4) SSB (VFS) NH (3, 5, R) SSC (VFS) NL (2, 6) SSD (VFS) NH (L, R/4, 5, 6) SSE (On/Off) NC
D 6 Off On On Off Off On

NC = Normally closed

NH = Normally high

NL = Normally low

Fig 1: 6Th Gear Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) Hydraulic Diagram
G06278230Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Fig 2: Identifying Manual Low Position And 1st Gear Below 6 km/h (4 mph) Components
G06278231Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
NOTE: The transaxle operates differently in first gear above and below 6 km/h (4 mph). For transaxle operation above 6 km/h (4 mph), refer to 1ST GEAR ABOVE 6 KM/H (4 MPH) .


Solenoid operation:

Manual LOW Position and 1st Gear Below 6 km/h (4 mph) Solenoid Operation Chart 

MANUAL LOW POSITION AND 1ST GEAR BELOW 6 KM/H (4 MPH) SOLENOID OPERATION CHART

Base Selector Lever Position PCM Commanded Gear Shift Solenoid TCC (VFS) NL
SSA (VFS) NL (1, 2, 3, 4) SSB (VFS) NH (3, 5, R) SSC (VFS) NL (2, 6) SSD (VFS) NH (L, R/4, 5, 6) SSE (On/Off) NC
L L On On Off Off On Off

NC = Normally closed

NH = Normally high

NL = Normally low

Fig 1: Manual Low Position And 1st Gear Below 6 Km/H (4 Mph) Hydraulic Diagram
G06278233Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.