The brief history of ford focus transmission problems. All the affected cars belonged to focus, fiesta, and ecosport models equipped with a powershift automatic transmission. It is available most often without an integral bellhousing, although later boxes usually found in sierras had integral bellhousings. Ford type 2 gearbox problem my ford type 2 gearbox has a slight problem going from 2 to 3 on hard acceleration mild aceleration is fine, but if im flooring the little xflow, i sometimes have to double clutch to get it into 3rd coming back down the. Gearboxes see a lot of wear and tear over the years and if you love your trusty ford focus, repairing any issues or replacing your gearbox could be the most cost effective solution to your car troubles. What you need to know about fords powershift transmission. The gearbox is from ford sierra mercury merkur xr4ti in the usa, 1. The new title will be available in late2020 as a playstation 5 consoleexclusive and on. The issue became so serious that the australian competition and consumer commission accc took the ford australia to the federal court in 2017. To use, simply select your gearbox from the first list, and compare specs from second list. The ford focus transmission problems hit the vehicles marketed between 2010 and 2016. The powershift 6speed gearbox, which ford says is the companys most sophisticated transmission ever, is a dual dryclutch transmission, whose. Please note image is of type e kit but your kit will fit type 2. International offers information on how to retrieve trouble codes without use of software and all diagnostic information is the same for both manufacturers.
The fusion was intended to combine an urban sedan, an suv, and a compact van, all in one vehicle. Ford 4 speed type 2 escort gearbox ford 4 speed 3 rail 2000e ford type e 4 speed sierra cortina gearbox ford 4 speed type 3 cortina escort capri gearbox ford type 5 3. A primer on ownerreported transmission problems and pending lawsuits for. Rs3100 v6 capri type 5, 4 speed gearbox for sale classic ford. As described by owners of the vehicles, the primary, recurrent issues are a shuddering. Shortened tail housing ford type 9 mg midget and sprite. Gearbox repair and rebuild services to the industry nationwide, united gear works available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. As with all versions of this type of box the weak point is the bronze synchro rings used by ford.
Accesstuner pro hl gives professional tuners the ability to tune an unlimited number of vehicles supported within the software. With the elmconfig software and a modified elm327 interface i have the ability to update the pcm software myself. The gearbox will need to be completely stripped in order to clean it the way you want to,afair there are also special toolsrequired in order to strip and rebuild the gearbox without,i think. The fusion was first shown at the geneva motor show in 2002. The input shaft is the standard ford 1 diameter 12 spline shaft, and it mates with the standard ford bolt pattern for gearboxes. Powershift sixspeed transmission official ford owner site. The cargo management system in the ecosport features an adjustable shelf for additional storage space. It was very clear that the zf was a cracker transmission compared to the 4 speed auto that preceded it. The lawsuit includes a number of 2017 to 2019 ford f150 models in illinois.
As stated above the only problem is not having that 5 gear for motorway driving, you could always chat to the ford escort guys to see if your bellhousing will fit the later type 9 gearbox, then. The ford type 9 5speed gearbox conversion kit is manufactured by hi gear engineering in england. Ford type 9 bellhousing and spigot bushing modification. Designed using the latest fea 3d software, precision engineered using state of the art cnc. Assuming you are talking about a 2015 ford lw ii focus ambiente, yes, the sixspeed dual clutch transmission known as powershift has a reputation for alleged unreliability, and is the subject of a classaction lawsuit from a group of lw focus powershift and wtwz fiesta powershift owners.
Ford has faced class action lawsuits and fraud investigations in the united states, australia and canada over the powershift gearbox as being defective and potentially dangerous in the ford focus, ford fiesta and ford ecosport. I get a jerky change every now and again between 2nd and 3rd, it only happens in slow traffic. The ford powershift gearboxes were built by getrag ford transmissions, a jointventure with getrag. This made production easier and cheaper but effectively limited torque capacity to 200 lb. In 2010, ford launched output of the powershift dualclutch automatic transmission for the 2011 ford fiesta. This is a direct swap for the old side link remote shifter clunker box that the australian delivered v6 capris had. Randy pitchford, one of the founders, serves as president and chief executive officer. Ford escort type 2 4 speed gearbox rebuild kit this kit offers you a quick and low cost way to renew the essential parts in your type 2 ford gearbox before fitting a secondhand one and finding out its noisy. Ford powershift transmission warranty extension announced. On the united states market, it appeared as the 2006 year model. Transmission types manual sequential nonsynchronous. Ford gets the powershift dual clutch transmission right, but is it too. If the 4 speed gearbox you have is from an eclat it will fit fine so long as you have the propshaft. I think i saw a photo of the box you have on facebook, and it looks like a ford type e which may have been fitted using bellhousing from a v4 essex engine little brother to the v6 essex capri engine we got.
Detective work now tells me i have a type 3 gearbox, not a type 9. Ford 4 speed single rail gearbox, used for more demanding applications than the type 3 box. A new class action lawsuit asserts that the 10speed 10r80 automatic transmission equipped in ford f150 models can cause lifethreatening issues due to harsh shifting, jerking, hesitation and slipped gears. The lawsuits allege that vehicles equipped with the powershift gearbox continue to experience the transmission defect. But after the transmission software was changed at the last service its now smooth, as it should be. Qbe2z ford rocket type e heavy duty synchromesh gearbox. Fitting a ford type 9 gearbox to a scimitar gte with essex engine. Ford 2000e ford type 2 ford type 3 ford type e ford rocket ford type 9n ford mt75 borg warner t5 toyota t50 rover lt77 rover r380.
As described by owners of the vehicles, the primary, recurrent issues are a. Its most likely an upgrade by a previous owner who wanted a better shifting gearbox than the original side link type f. Gear box repair and rebuild 247 emergency gear box repair. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. This kit will suit type 2 4 speed gearboxes fitted to 1100cc, 0cc, 1600cc kent engine the type 2 gearbox has a bellhousing that does not remove from the centre case. For over six years nizpro turbocharging has spent more time developing the zf 6hp26 6speed automatic than any other in house project during this same period. Powershift improves fuel efficiency by as much as 10 percent when compared to a conventional automatic transmission the operation of a dual clutch transmission. The fivespeed ford type 9 gearbox was the first 5 speed transmission fitted to production ford rwd vehicles. Is the ford focus with a powershift gearbox safe to buy. Looks like i need the software updating on my gearbox as its got the lurch do i need to go to the jaguar dealer in leicester or could anybody recommend a good independent near by.
Rocket was the name of the ford motorsport closeratio competition gearbox that was based on the type e. Third gear is a favourite to break and when it does the effects can vary from a crunchier shift to stuck in gear and unusable how quickly these break is a function of how quickly you try to change gear and in my case they didnt last very long. We have matched up wiring schematics and info 2004 thru 2008 models between both and this is what. The gearbox is not included in the kit, but may be procured locally or through the kit supplier. In this video we go over tsb 150121 and customer satisfaction program 15b22 to give you the owner the latest information. The ford type e gearbox is regularly referred to as the rocket box. What type of gear oillubricant to use in steering gear box. Often, these problems are similar and resolved easily. Does anyone know where i can find out the standard gear ratios of the ford type e 4speed and ford type 9 5speed gearboxes. Counterplay games and gearbox publishing announce godfall at the game awards. N20 dc 6v 100rpm mini speed reduction gear dc moto. Please like, share, and subscribe for updates as they come. The latest component and software updates for the dps6 transmission. Accesstuner pro hl is engine tuning software created for professional tuning shops equipped with a chassis or engine dynamometer.
The type 9 was ford s first fivespeed, rearwheeldrive gearbox, and it is based on the fourspeed type e gearbox. Rs3100 v6 capri type 5, 4 speed gearbox for sale i have a type 5 gearbox for sale. The worst complaints are stutters and hesitates, throttle or powertrain. If youre looking for a suitable ford focus gearbox or parts for your existing car, there is a wide. Ford powershift problems corrected, top engineer says. The type 9 was based iirc on the ford type e gearbox, i think sometimes called the rocket box, and that again has a very similar extension housing and might easily be shortened as like the type 9 has the gear lever around 3 further back than the a series box or the 4 speed type 2. The type 9 was a development of the 4speed type e box. The ford gearbox is much better than any other gearbox fitted to the lotus, the beans 5 speed is good but delicate and the getrag is strong but clunky. Here is another ford f150 issue that has landed ford in another lawsuit. August 16, 2019 a ford powershift transmission warranty extension has been announced for 20142016.
Regarding horsepower, torque and rpm capacity of the t9 its fine up to 160180ftlbs, and a taller 1st gear lower ratio, will reduce internal stresses as well as the load on the differential. But transmission difficulties plague some fusion vehicles, frustrating a portion of the consumer base. It has been brought to my attention that there are some variations in the north american t9 gearbox mercury merkur xr4ti in the usa that can give problems with the hi gear. Maps can be locked to prevent tampering and unauthorized distribution.
Ford fiesta and focus clutches and related hardware will be covered 7 years or 100,000 miles. I have been reading a lot of reports about problems with the ford focus transmission. The ford fusion has received much attention over the years for its comfortable, straightforward design. Ford says a powertrain glitch in the transmission software can make the shift from 5th to. Please be aware of this issue and stay safe in your truck. Enter the car make and car model for which you want to see an overview of gearbox codes.
I recommend anyone with a focus to go and get it done free of charge. The t9 is arguably the most prolific and longest serving mass produced transmission. Sbdmotorsport frequently asked questions gearboxclutch. Fitting a ford type 9 gearbox to a scimitar gte with essex. This box has in recent years run in to a quite severe core shortage, with much smaller number produced in the uk in comparison to say the type 9 and pushing on for nearly 35. It was established in february 1999 by five developers formerly of rebel boat rocker. Ford sierra type 9 gearbox morris minor owners club. As standard it has a cast iron casing with an alloy tail. The fifth, or overdrive gear, was added to the fourspeed gearbox by placing it in the extension housing or tailshaft housing. It survives to this day as the stalwart for kit cars and club racers. It was fitted to capris and sierras from around 1983. Ford type 9 5speed gearbox for the mga gt402a bellhousing and spigot bushing modification.
T 4speed gearbox floormounted gear change for front drive. Im replacing my manual steering box with another manual unit, but i wanted to make sure that it had plenty of lubricant in it because the used replacement unit leaked a little from the steering shaft when i had it laying down horizontally. Ford f150 10speed transmission subject of new lawsuit. Jul 11, 2019 the 20112016 ford fiesta and the 20122016 focus have a dualclutch automatic transmission that is the subject of a classaction lawsuit and many individual lawsuits nearly two million. Ford lcf trucks and international cf 500600 are one and the same trucks. Type e gearbox for sale in uk 20 used type e gearboxs. As your equipment gets old the various wear surfaces can develop ridges grooves or flat spots from regular usage. Ford edge st to receive new transmission calibration software. When your transmission control module is bad, there are many different ways that itll tell you. Some of the most common signs of a bad transmission control module are as follows.
With engines with 110120ftlbs of torque, its difficult to take off without spinning the wheels. This type of gear box derives its name from the fact that the gears are meshed by sliding. Ford p100 type 9 gearbox works fine no problems has a upgraded cam and lightened flywheel. Bgh transmission specialists, but also quaife offer alternate ratios for this ford type 9 box. The gearbox crossmember may need modifying although the rubber mountings are identical. The vehicles affected are 20102016 ford focus, fiesta and ecosport models fitted with a powershift automatic transmission. Type 9 gearbox for sale in uk 26 used type 9 gearboxs. Westfieldworld kitcar support site gearbox specs and. Designed using the latest fea 3d software, precision engineered using state of the art cnc machinery, assembled by skilled and experienced technicians, tested, refined and perfected using all of the firms considerable drivetrain expertise, quaife motorsport gearboxes offer unrivalled reliability, performance and value for money for racing, rallying, drag, trackday and fast road use. The ford type e gearbox was the escort gearbox to have for may years but is more commonly seen these days in historic competition cars, and in oval hot rod racing. The ford powershift is a sixspeed dual clutch, automated manual transmission produced by the ford motor company.
Powershift improves fuel efficiency by as much as 10 percent when compared to a conventional automatic transmission. Signs of a bad transmission control module world ford. Ford type 5 gearboxes are a large heavy all iron case 4 speed gearbox. Quaife motorsport gearboxes sequential, dog engagement. This is a factory internal link gearbox from the later model capris, it has a screw on gearstick. Gearbox initially created expansions for the valve game halflife, then ported that game and others to.
The ford powershift transmission in question is found in 20112016 fiesta and 20122016 focus cars. Transmission diagnostics for international cf 500 and 600. Ford type e gearbox repair parts and spares ford type e. Ford copilot360 features driverassist technologies that can help you navigate our increasingly crowded roads and highways with greater confidence. Caterham 7 gearbox upgrade ford t9 to bghe7 gear ratios in the type 9 ford sierra gearbox are good, except for 1st gear. Jul 27, 2015 the ford gearbox is much better than any other gearbox fitted to the lotus, the beans 5 speed is good but delicate and the getrag is strong but clunky. Additional new development, in the form of a pc game in the james bond franchise james bond 007. I know this was fitted mainly to cortinas, but also some capris, escort rs2000 and early sierras. The transmission is a licensebuilt version of a zf unit that is used in a. In the overview, you will then get a list of the gearbox codes with the years of construction and engine capacity of the associated engine. If you do not receive it within days please let me know and we shall then contact the royal mail to track your item for you.
Apr 24, 2014 when we talk about types of gearbox, this is one of the oldest type. Type e gearbox ford 4 speed single rail gearbox, used for more demanding applications than the type 3 box. Ford type e gearbox hi, i am after a ford type e gearbox, the 4 speed version of the type 9, sometimes also known as the rocket box although i believe the rocket box was a special close ratio competition version. Its an early 60s unit with one piece steering shaft. It takes longer than normal for your vehicle to pick up speed. Really struggling to find workshop manual for one online, anyone got one. It has been brought to my attention that there are some variations in the north american t9 gearbox mercury merkur xr4ti in the usa that can give problems with the hi gear installation kit. Ford cortina capri escort type e rocket gearbox speedo gear retainer cap. Ford statement on latest dps6 customersatisfaction actions ford.
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