System Operation: Neutral: Powerflow
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Ford Pickup, 2011 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2011 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2011 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
In the NEUTRAL position, SSD is commanded ON by the PCM/ TCM to apply the low/reverse (1,R) clutch. The low/reverse (1,R) clutch is applied to hold the rear planetary carrier. Power is not transferred from the input shaft to the output shaft.