2005 Focus
2005 Focus
2005 Focus
It is a fully automatic, electronically controlled four-speed transmission designed for front-wheel drive vehicles.
4 — four-speed transmission
F — front-wheel drive
27 — originally designed for maximum input torque after torque converter: 365 Nm (270 lb-ft)
E — fully electronic control
The individual ratios are achieved through two planetary gear sets, connected one behind the other.
The individual components of the planetary gear sets are driven or held by means of three multiplate clutches, a multiplate brake, a brake band and a roller one-way clutch.
The torque is transmitted to the final drive assembly through an intermediate gear stage.
MERCON® V is the fluid specified for the 4F27E transmission. The fluid is changed as directed by the Scheduled Maintenance Guide that is supplied with the vehicle.
In drive range "D" it is also possible to operate an O/D switch on the manual selector lever to prevent the transmission from shifting into fourth gear. The default gear for this transmission is
third gear.
To minimize fuel consumption, the torque converter lock-up clutch is closed by the PCM in 3rd and 4th gears depending on the throttle position and vehicle speed.
The transmission has electronic synchronous shift control (ESSC), which guarantees extremely smooth gear shifting over the entire life of the transmission.
A hydraulic emergency operating program maintains limited operation in the event of failure of important electrical components.
The transmission can be tested using FDS2000, NGS or WDS through the data link connector (DLC) in the passenger compartment.
Identification tags
When servicing the automatic transaxle, refer to the identification tag located on the case.
Range selection
In manual selector lever position "P" no gear is selected. The parking pawl is engaged manually by the manual selector lever cable and the shift shaft.
For safety reasons, always apply the parking brake whenever the vehicle is parked.
In manual selector lever position "R" reverse gear is selected. REVERSE allows the vehicle to be operated in a rearward direction, at a reduced gear ratio.
In manual selector lever position "N" no gear is selected. The driveline is not locked, so the wheels are free to rotate.
In manual selector lever position "D" and when the O/D switch is not pressed, the transmission control allows all the gears to be selected. When the O/D switch is pressed, shifting into
fourth gear is prevented or the transmission shifts down to third gear.
In manual selector lever position "1" only first gear is selected. In addition to the first gear one-way clutch, the transmission control closes the reverse gear brake to produce engine braking
effect in overrun.
If the manual selector lever is moved to position "1" at an excessive vehicle speed for first gear, the transmission control only allows the downshift to take place when the corresponding
vehicle speed has been reached.
In manual selector lever position "2" only second gear is selected. The transmission control does not allow shifting into first gear.
If the manual selector lever is moved to position "2" at an excessive vehicle speed for second gear, the transmission control only allows the downshift to take place when the corresponding
vehicle speed has been reached.
Forward Clutch