MAMUSTANG ATLASTHE ENTHUSIAST'S REFERENCE

2015–2017 source collection · Additional coverage

Transmission Description - Overview — Overview

Automatic Transmission - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission - 6R80

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This transmission uses planetary gears with hydraulic electronic controls.

This transmission has the following features:

Six forward speeds

Torque converter with an integral converter clutch

Electronic shift and pressure controls

Single planetary gear set

Double planetary gear set

Two fixed multi-disc clutches

Three multi-plate clutches

All hydraulic functions are directed by electronic solenoids to control the following:

Engagement feel

Shift feel

Shift scheduling

Modulated TCC applications

This transmission has a main control unit which contains:

TSS sensor

OSS sensor

An integral transmission range sensor

TFT sensor

Engine power reaches the transmission by a torque converter with an integral clutch. The 6 forward gears and one reverse gear are obtained from 2 planetary gearsets.

Gear selection is achieved by the control of automatic transmission fluid flow to operate various internal clutches. The PCM operates the electrical components and provides for the control of gear selection shift pressure, which increases refinement and torque converter slip.

In the event of a system fault, the PCM also provides for Failure Mode Effect Management to maintain

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