Gear Shift Control

2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D SedanSECTION Gear Shift Control
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Lincoln MKZ and 2011 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

When the selector lever is moved from N to D or from N to R, after the engine is started, shift control solenoid assembly SSC, SSD or SSE is used for the fluid pressure required by C1 clutch or C3 clutch and appropriately regulated fluid pressure is supplied to the clutch, engaging smoothly without shock.

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