Transmission Description: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford Ranger. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

This transmission has the following features:

Five forward speeds
Electronic shift, pressure and torque converter clutch controls
Three compound planetary gearsets
Three bands
Three multi-plate clutches
Two one-way clutches

All hydraulic functions are directed by electronic solenoids to control:

Engagement feel.
Shift feel.
Shift scheduling.
Modulated torque converter clutch (TCC) applications.
Timing of the 3-2 torque demand and kickdown shifts.
Engine braking (with O/D canceled) utilizing the coast clutch.
Manual 1st timing.