Shift Solenoid Assembly
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2001 Mercury Villager. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The shift solenoid assembly is located on the main control valve body and contains five solenoids (SSA, SSB, CCS, TCC and EPC) used to control transaxle functions. See Figure . See SHIFT SOLENOID OPERATION table. Shift solenoids "A" and "B" control valves in the main control valve body that control various up and down shifts. The Coasting Clutch Solenoid (CCS) controls operation of the coasting clutch, which provides engine braking when O/D is turned off.
SHIFT SOLENOID OPERATION
| Gear Range | Shift Solenoid "A" (1) | Shift Solenoid "B" (1) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "P" & "N" | On | On | ||
| 1st Gear | On | On | ||
| 2nd Gear | Off | On | ||
| 3rd Gear | Off | Off | ||
| 4th Gear | On | Off | ||
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