Line Pressure Hydraulic Circuits
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mercury Sable, 2008 Ford Taurus X, and 2008 Ford Taurus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The PCM controls line pressure with the Line Pressure Control (LPC) solenoid. This effects shift feel and apply component operation.
When the engine is running, the pump supplies pressure to the pressure regulator valve, which is controlled by the LPC solenoid. The pressure regulator valve controls the line pressure.
The line pressure circuit supplies the manual valve. The manual valve directs the line pressure to either the REV/REV SUPPLY circuit when the manual lever is in the REVERSE position or the DRIVE 1 circuit when the manual lever is in the DRIVE or LOW position.