Ford Ecosport: Automatic Transmission External Controls / Description and Operation - External Controls - System Operation and Component Description

System Operation

Both the 6F15 and 6F35 transmission have 5 range positions P , R , N , D and S with a SelectShift® switch mounted on the selector lever knob or SelectShift® paddle switches mounted on the steering wheel.

Park

In the P position:

• there is no powerflow through the transmission.
• the parking pawl locks the final drive.
• the engine may be started.
• the ignition key may be removed.

Reverse

In the R position:

• the vehicle may be operated in a rearward direction, at a reduced gear ratio.
• reversing lamps are illuminated.
• engine braking will occur.

Neutral

In the N position:

• there is no powerflow through the transmission.
• the output shaft is disengaged from the drive wheels.
• the engine may be started.

Drive

The D position provides:

• automatic shifts – 1st through 6th gears.
• maximum fuel economy during normal operation.

Sport

In the S position:

• the transmission provides maximum engine braking.
• gears 1 through 6 are available.
• the driver can manually shift the transmission to gears 1 through 6 using the SelectShift® switch located on the selector lever knob or the paddle switches located on the steering wheel.
• grade assist is activated.
• the transmission will select gears that will provide the engine braking desired, based on vehicle inputs. This will increase engine RPM during engine braking.

Brake Shift Interlock System

The brake shift interlock actuator inhibits the selector lever movement from the P position by mechanically blocking the detent pawl of the selector lever mechanism. When the brake pedal is pressed ( BPP switch closed) with the ignition key in the RUN/START position and the transmission in P , the brake shift interlock actuator is energized by the BCM , allowing the selector lever to be moved out of the P position.

Component Description

Brake Shift Interlock Actuator

The brake shift interlock actuator system consists of:

• a brake shift interlock actuator that is integral to the selector lever assembly.
• an ignition switch.
• a BPP switch.
• a BCM .

Selector Lever Cable

The selector lever cable consists of:

• a cable that connects the transmission manual control lever to the selector lever assembly
• a cable grommet that is fastened to the floor pan.
• an adjuster locking tab at the transmission control lever.

Selector Lever

The selector lever assembly consists of:

• a selector lever knob.
• a selector lever bezel.
• a brake shift interlock actuator that is integral to the selector lever assembly.
• if equipped, a SelectShift® switch located on the selector lever knob.