3rd Gear
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Lincoln MKC. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
3rd Gear Clutch Application Chart
| Gear | Forward (1, 2, 3, 4) | Direct (3, 5, R) | Intermediate (2, 6) | Low / Reverse (L, R) | Overdrive (4, 5, 6) | Low-OWC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Gear D | H | D | ||||
| Planetary Components | Front sun | Rear sun | Rear sun | Rear carrier/center ring | Rear carrier/center ring | Rear carrier/center ring |
H = Holding
D = Driving
3rd Gear Solenoid Operation Chart
| Base Selector Lever Position | PCM Commanded Gear | SSA NL (1, 2, 3, 4) | SSB NH (3, 5, R) | SSC NL (2, 6) | SSD NH (L, R, 4, 5, 6) | SSE (On/ Off) NC | TCC NL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 3 | On | Off | Off | On | Off | Off |
NC = Normally Closed
NH = Normally High
NL = Normally Low
Powerflow
- In third gear the forward clutch holds the front sun gear stationary.
- The direct clutch drives the rear sun gear.
- Power flows from the center sun gear to the center planetary carrier/front ring gear. From there, torque is transferred to the rear ring gear/front planetary carrier.
- Power also flows from the rear sun gear to the rear ring gear/front planetary carrier.
- The two inputs to the front planetary carrier combine and transfer torque to the output hub to produce a gear ratio of 1.84.