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

Overview

The 10R60 automatic transmission is a 10-speed electronically controlled transmission with an 8-solenoid valve body and a torque converter. Gear selection is achieved by controlling transmission fluid to operate various internal clutches. The PCM controls the electrical components and manages gear selection, shift pressure and torque converter slip.

This transmission includes:

Torque converter with integrated torque converter clutch
Electronic shift and pressure control
Four planetary gear sets
Two multi-plate holding clutches
Four multi-plate drive clutches
One-way holding clutch
Main control valve body assembly

The main control assembly consists of a valve body assembly with solenoids inside the transmission and is controlled by the PCM. The PCM controls the electrical components to provide improved engagement feel, shift feel, and shift scheduling.

Engine power is transmitted to the transmission through a torque converter with an integral lock-up clutch. 10 forward gears and one reverse gear are obtained from four planetary gear sets.

Identification Tags

Identification Tag Location

Item	Description
1	Solenoid body identification tag
2	Transmission Identification Tag

Transmission Identification Tag

Item	Description
1	Transmission Part Number
2	Two-dimensional matrix bar code

When servicing the transmission, use the transmission identification tag located on the right-hand side of the transmission case.

Original solenoid body tag

Item	Description
1	Three-digit transmission model code
2	Thirteen-digit solenoid body strategy
3	Twelve-digit solenoid body identifier
4	Eleven-digit transmission unique serial number
5	Two-dimensional matrix bar code with TRID transmission specification data

The solenoid body strategy is a file programmed into the PCM to control gear shifting, LPC and TCC solenoids to improve shift quality. The solenoid body tag on the transmission case contains the 13-digit solenoid body strategy and the 12-digit solenoid body identifier.

Replacement solenoid body tag

Item	Description
1	Thirteen-digit solenoid body strategy
2	Twelve-digit solenoid body identifier

Each time a new main control is installed, a new solenoid body strategy file must be downloaded to the PCM using the scan tool. The replacement solenoid body tag is supplied with the new solenoid body and contains the 13-digit solenoid body strategy and the 12-digit solenoid body identifier. Install the new tag over the original solenoid body tag.

Solenoid body identification and strategy

If the solenoid body strategy engraved on the main control does not match the strategy shown by the scan tool, the solenoid body strategy must be downloaded to the PCM, otherwise harsh shifts will result.

Solenoid tape number

Item	Description
1	CIDAS (cast-in direct-acting solenoid)
2	VFS (variable force solenoids)
3	Group number

Solenoids are calibrated at the factory and are not all the same. There are 2 types of VFS (variable force solenoids), typically high and typically low solenoids. CIDAS solenoids are all typically low solenoids. Solenoids can be replaced individually, but only with the same type of solenoid. The replacement solenoid range number must match the range number of the solenoid being replaced. The group number is printed on the solenoids at the installation location shown and will be 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5.

Description and Operation - Transmission Description - Overview