Ford Explorer: Automatic Transmission External Controls - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission – 10R60 / Description and Operation - External Controls - Overview

Ford Explorer 2020-2024 Service Manual / Powertrain / Automatic Transmission / Automatic Transmission External Controls - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission – 10R60 / Description and Operation - External Controls - Overview

The shift by wire system uses a rotary dial GSM to interface with the PCM to select gear positions.

The steering wheel includes paddle switches allowing the driver to manually shift the transmission when M is selected on the rotary dial.

The transmission can not be shifted out of P unless the brake pedal is applied.

A transmission park manual release cable allows the transmission to be shifted out of P manually.

Automatic Transmission External Controls - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission – 10R60

Description and Operation - External Controls - Component Location

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Ford Explorer 2020-2024 Owners Manual: Automatic Transmission

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Ford Explorer 2020-2024 Owners Manual: Towing a Trailer

WARNING: Towing trailers beyond the maximum recommended gross trailer weight exceeds the limit of your vehicle and could result in engine damage, transmission damage, structural damage, loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover and personal injury...