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2nd Gear

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Mechanical Operation -   Apply components:

Planetary Gearset Operation -   Front planetary gearset driven components:

Center planetary gearset driven components:

Rear planetary gearset driven components:

Front planetary gearset held components:

Center planetary gearset held components:

Rear planetary gearset held components:

2ND GEAR CLUTCH APPLICATION CHART

Gear Direct (3, 5, R) Overdrive (4, 5, 6) Forward (1, 2, 3, 4) Low/ Reverse (L, R) Intermediate (2, 6) One-Way
2nd gear     X   X  

For component information, refer to Mechanical Components and Functions .

Fig 1: Power Flow
GF0044006Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Hydraulic Operation -   Line pressure hydraulic circuits:

Torque converter circuits:

Cooler and lubrication hydraulic circuits:

Solenoid hydraulic circuits:

Clutch hydraulic circuits:

For additional hydraulic circuit and information, refer to Hydraulic Circuits .

Electrical Operation -   Solenoid operation:

2ND GEAR 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 2 On On On On Off Off
NC = Normally closed
NH = Normally high
NL = Normally low
Fig 2: Identifying 6F50 2nd Gear Position Pressure Circuits
GF0044007Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Fig 3: Identifying 6F50 3rd Gear Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) Released Position Components
GF0044008Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.