Transmission Description: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Lincoln LS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

This transmission has the following features:

Five forward speeds
Electronic shift, pressure, and torque converter clutch controls
Three compound planetary gearsets
Three bands
Three multi-plate clutches
Two one-way clutches

All hydraulic functions are directed by electronic solenoids. The solenoids control:

Static engagement feel.
Shift feel.
Shift scheduling.
Modulated torque converter clutch (TCC) applications.
Engine braking utilizing the coast clutch and band.
Manual first and second timing.
Reverse inhibit timing.