Powertrain

Main Components and Functions

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Overview of Construction and Function


  1. Intermediate/Overdrive (O/D) band
  2. Front ring gear planetary gear sets
  3. Low/reverse clutch
  4. Forward clutch
  5. Pump and stator support
  6. Torque converter
  7. Transmission input shaft
  8. Differential
  9. Transfer shaft assembly
  10. Final drive input gear
  11. Low One-Way Clutch (OWC)
  12. Reverse clutch
  13. Direct clutch


Planetary Gear Sets

The individual gears are shifted by means of 2 planetary gear sets, connected one behind the other.

Clutches and Bands

The individual ratios are selected by means of 4 multi-plate clutches, a brake band and a roller One-Way Clutch (OWC) .

The components are controlled by the PCM through Pulse-Width Modulation (PWM) solenoid valves.

Test yourself

A quick Ford Focus quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.