System Operation: Reverse: Powerflow

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Ford Edge. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

With the selector lever in REVERSE, the low/reverse clutch holds the rear planetary carrier/center ring gear stationary.
The direct clutch drives the rear sun gear.
The rear ring/front planetary carrier transfers torque to the output hub in a reverse direction with a ratio of 2.88.