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

Ford Explorer 2020-2026 Service Manual / Powertrain / Automatic Transmission / Automatic Transmission External Controls - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission – 10R60 / Description and Operation - External Controls - Overview

The shift by wire system uses a rotary dial GSM to interface with the PCM to select gear positions.

The steering wheel includes paddle switches allowing the driver to manually shift the transmission when M is selected on the rotary dial.

The transmission can not be shifted out of P unless the brake pedal is applied.

A transmission park manual release cable allows the transmission to be shifted out of P manually.

Automatic Transmission External Controls - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission – 10R60

Description and Operation - External Controls - Component Location

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Ford Explorer 2020-2026 Service Manual: Description and Operation - Transmission Description - Overview

Overview The 10R60 automatic transmission is a 10-speed electronically controlled transmission with a main control valve body unit with 8 solenoids and a torque converter. Gear selection is achieved by the control of transmission fluid to operate various internal clutches...

Ford Explorer 2020-2026 Owners Manual: Automatic Transmission Fluid Check

If required, have an authorized dealer check and change the transmission fluid at the correct service interval. See Scheduled Maintenance. The automatic transmission does not have a transmission fluid dipstick. Refer to your scheduled maintenance information for scheduled intervals for fluid checks and changes...