5th Gear: Mechanical: Powerflow
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Ford Pickup, 2012 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2012 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2012 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
In 5th gear, SSE is commanded OFF by the PCM/TCM to apply the overdrive (4, 5, 6) clutch. SSB is commanded OFF by the PCM/TCM to apply the direct (3, 5, R) clutch. The overdrive (4, 5, 6) clutch is applied to transfer power from the input shaft to the rear planetary carrier and the direct (3, 5, R) clutch is applied to transfer power from the front planetary carrier to the No. 2 sun gear, providing a 0.858 to 1 gear ratio.