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Solenoid Hydraulic Circuits

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LINE pressure from the pump is directed to the individual shift, TCC  and LPC  solenoids by the solenoid regulator valve on the SOL FEED circuit. The solenoids, controlled by the PCM, direct the fluid to the valves that they control.

The LPC  solenoid sends varying pressure to the line pressure regulator valve to control line pressure.

In PARK position, Shift Solenoid D (SSD) directs pressure to the low/reverse/overdrive (4, 5, 6) regulator and boost valves through the SSD  SIG hydraulic circuit. Shift Solenoid E (SSE) directs pressure to the multiplex shift valve to direct regulated pressure from the low/reverse/overdrive (4, 5, 6) regulator valve to the low/reverse clutch.

Fig 1: Park Position Solenoid Hydraulic Circuit Diagram
G06259887Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

In REVERSE position, SSD  directs pressure to the low/reverse/overdrive (4, 5, 6) regulator and boost valves through the SSD  SIG hydraulic circuit. SSE  directs pressure to the multiplex shift valve to direct regulated pressure from the low/reverse/overdrive (4, 5, 6) regulator valve to the low/reverse clutch. Shift Solenoid B (SSB) directs pressure to the direct (3, 5, R) regulator and boost valves through the SSB  SIG hydraulic circuit to apply the direct (3, 5, R) clutch.

Fig 2: Reverse Position Solenoid Hydraulic Circuit Diagram
G06259888Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

In NEUTRAL position, SSD  directs pressure to the low/reverse/overdrive (4, 5, 6) regulator and boost valves through the SSD  SIG hydraulic circuit. SSE  directs pressure to the multiplex shift valve to direct regulated pressure from the low/reverse/overdrive (4, 5, 6) regulator valve to the low/reverse clutch.

Fig 3: Neutral Position Solenoid Hydraulic Circuit Diagram
G06259889Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

In 1st gear, Shift Solenoid A (SSA) directs pressure to the forward (1, 2, 3, 4) clutch regulator and boost valves through the SSA SIG hydraulic circuit to apply the forward (1, 2, 3, 4) clutch. SSD  directs pressure to the low/reverse/overdrive (4, 5, 6) regulator and boost valves through the SSD  SIG hydraulic circuit only when vehicle speed is below 5 km/h (3 MPH). SSE  directs pressure to the multiplex shift valve to direct regulated pressure from the low/reverse/overdrive (4, 5, 6) regulator valve to the low/reverse clutch only when vehicle speed is below 5 km/h (3 MPH).

Fig 4: 1st Gear Solenoid Hydraulic Circuit Diagram
G06259890Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

In 2nd gear, the forward (1, 2, 3, 4) clutch remains applied. Shift Solenoid C (SSC) directs pressure to the intermediate (2, 6) clutch regulator valve through the SSC  SIG hydraulic circuit to apply the intermediate (2, 6) clutch.

Fig 5: 2nd Gear Solenoid Hydraulic Circuit Diagram
G06259891Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

In 3rd gear, the forward (1, 2, 3, 4) clutch remains applied. SSC  releases pressure to the intermediate (2, 6) clutch regulator valve. SSB  directs pressure to the direct (3, 5, R) regulator and boost valves through the SSB  SIG hydraulic circuit to apply the direct (3, 5, R) clutch.

Fig 6: 3rd Gear Solenoid Hydraulic Circuit Diagram
G06259892Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

In 4th gear, the forward (1, 2, 3, 4) clutch remains applied. SSB  releases pressure to the direct (3, 5, R) regulator and boost valves. SSD  directs pressure to the low/reverse/overdrive (4, 5, 6) regulator and boost valves through the SSD  SIG hydraulic circuit to apply the overdrive (4, 5, 6) clutch.

Fig 7: 4th Gear Solenoid Hydraulic Circuit Diagram
G06259893Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

In 5th gear, the overdrive (4, 5, 6) clutch remains applied. SSA releases pressure to the forward (1, 2, 3, 4) regulator and boost valves. SSB  directs pressure to the direct (3, 5, R) regulator and boost valves through the SSB  SIG hydraulic circuit to apply the direct (3, 5, R) clutch.

Fig 8: 5th Gear Solenoid Hydraulic Circuit Diagram
G06259894Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

In 6th gear, the overdrive (4, 5, 6) clutch remains applied. SSB  releases pressure to the direct (3, 5, R) regulator and boost valves. SSC  directs pressure to the intermediate (2, 6) clutch regulator valve through the SSC  SIG hydraulic circuit to apply the intermediate (2, 6) clutch.

Fig 9: 6th Gear Solenoid Hydraulic Circuit Diagram
G06259895Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.