System Operation: Neutral: 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 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.