Transmission Description: Notes

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

This transmission has the following features:

5 forward speeds
Electronic shift, pressure and torque converter clutch controls
3 compound planetary gearsets
3 bands
3 multi-plate clutches
2 one-way clutches

All hydraulic functions are directed by electronic solenoids. The solenoids control:

static engagement feel.
shift feel.
shift scheduling.
modulated torque converter clutch (TCC) applications.
engine braking utilizing the coast clutch and band.
manual 1st and 2nd timing.
reverse inhibit timing.