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Electrical Operation

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Solenoid operation:

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 Applied) Hydraulic Circuit Diagram
G06376604Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Fig 2: Identifying Transaxle Components - 6F35 Manual Low Position And 1st Gear Below 6km/h
G06376605Courtesy 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

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: 6F35 Manual Low Position And 1st Gear Below 6km/h Hydraulic Circuit Diagram
G06376607Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.