Solenoid Operation Chart

2021 Ford Expedition Platinum, RWDSECTION Solenoid Operation Chart
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Selector Lever Position  Commanded Gear  SSA (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, M1, M2, R)  SSB (8, 9, 10, M1, M2, R)  SSC (2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, M2)  SSD (2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 10, M2, R)  SSE (1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, M1)  SSF (4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, R)  TCC Solenoid 
P P On On Off On Off Off Off
R R On On Off On Off On Off
N N On On Off On Off Off Off
D 1 On (b) Off On (a) On Off Off
2 On (b) On On Off Off On/Off
3 On Off On On On Off On/Off
4 On Off On On Off On On/Off
5 On Off On Off On On On/Off
6 On Off Off On On On On/Off
7 Off Off On On On On On/Off
8 Off On Off On On On On/Off
9 Off On On Off On On On/Off
10 Off On On On Off On On/Off
M1 1 On On Off On (a) On Off Off
M2 2 On On On On Off Off Off
  • On to reduce frictional losses from a released clutch, but does not contribute to powerflow.
  • Optional - PCM may energize solenoid under certain operating conditions.
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