FORD FCSD TECHNICAL TRAINING FCS-14000-DL - Manual (Page 95)

LESSON 3: POWERTRAIN
Transmission Operational Strategies
Adaptive shift strategy is comprised of the following functions:
• Shift Energy Management - Reduces or increases engine output torque during shifting.
– Reduces excessive energy at the clutch pack.
– Increases transmission service life.
– Improves shift quality.
– Used for trailer towing mode.
• Pressure Modulation - This function monitors the hydraulic pressure during a shift. This pressure must be
matched accurately to the transmission input torque to provide better shift comfort.
• Shift Quality Adapts - This function is used to provide a higher quality and consistant shift feel. This is
acheived by monitoring and adapting shift pressures to account for parts wear and differing driving habits.
• Torque Reduction - This function reduces the engine torque output at the time of upshift.
• Trailer Towing - This function uses a different shift timing/feel and converter operation schedule. This
schedule reduces the number of gearshifts when towing, climbing hills and while driving at higher altitudes.
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