Ford Explorer: Automatic Transmission - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission – 10R60 / Description and Operation - F Clutch

Overview

Ring gear No. 4 is mechanically connected to planetary carrier No. 1 and connected to the F clutch. When the F clutch applies, the ring gear No. 4 may be connected to ring gear No. 2 through the C clutch. Ring gear No. 4 may also connect to planetary carrier No. 3 through the D clutch.

F Clutch Exploded View

F Clutch Hydraulic Circuits

F Clutch Hydraulic Operation

Line pressure is supplied to the F clutch control valve and the F clutch latch valve. As SSF turns on, it moves the control valve allowing regulated line pressure to flow to the F clutch latch valve and then to the mechanical F clutch. When the regulated line pressure in the F clutch control circuit reaches approximately 689 kPa (100 psi), the mechanical F clutch is fully applied. The pressure in the F clutch control circuit moves the F clutch latch valve to the left which allows line pressure to hold the mechanical F clutch applied.

F Clutch Hydraulic Passages