Methods and systems for engine shut-down control

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9002600
APP PUB NO 20100174459A1
SERIAL NO

12348196

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An example method of operation comprises, selectively shutting down engine operation responsive to operating conditions and without receiving an engine shutdown request from the operator, maintaining the automatic transmission in gear during the shutdown, and during an engine restart from the shutdown condition, and with the transmission in gear, transmitting reduced torque to the transmission. For example, slippage of a forward clutch of the transmission may be used to enable the transmission to remain in gear, yet reduce torque transmitted to the vehicle wheels.

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FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC330 TOWN CENTER DRIVE SUITE 800 DEARBORN MI 48126

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Gibson, Alex O'Connor Ann Arbor, US 162 2895
Grutter, Peter John Plymouth, US 17 224
Huffmaster, Roger Lyle Canton, US 28 359
Nedorezov, Felix Rochester Hills, US 87 864

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