Apply Clutches

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

This transaxle uses the following clutches to operate the 3 planetary gearsets:

Forward (1, 2, 3, 4) clutch
Low/reverse clutch
Low One-Way Clutch (OWC)
Direct (3, 5, R) clutch
Intermediate (2, 6) clutch
Overdrive (O/D) (4, 5, 6) clutch

For additional information about planetary gearsets or the apply clutches, refer to MECHANICAL COMPONENTS AND FUNCTIONS .