Transmission Description - System Operation and Component Description: TCM
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Ford Focus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Exploded view of the TCM
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Rear housing |
| 2 | Connection |
| 3 | Control unit |
| 4 | Gasket |
| 5 | B 2nd gear, 4th gear, 6th gear and reverse gear |
| 6 | Bearings of the electric motors |
| 7 | B 2nd gear, 4th gear, 6th gear and reverse gear |
| 8 | Front housing |
| 9 | A 1st gear, 3rd gear and 5th gear |
| 10 | A 1st gear, 3rd gear and 5th gear |
| 11 | Control unit connector plug |
The control unit and the two brushless DC shift motors for changing gears are integrated in the TCM. The primary function of the TCM is to collect the incoming signals from the sensors, evaluate these signals and control the actuators accordingly. In service, the TCM can only be replaced as a complete unit .