Ford 8F transmission
8-speed automatic from 2019
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The Ford 8F transmission is a family of automatic transmissions with eight forward speeds for light-duty transversely-mounted applications. It is designed and manufactured by Ford Motor Company starting in 2019; the 8F35 is derived from the General Motors 9TXX family, which in turn was developed from an earlier GM 6T40 transmission.
| 8F 24 • 8F 35 • 8F 40 • 8F 57 8F SelectShift | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Ford |
| Production | 2019–present |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | 8-speed transverse automatic transmission |
| Related | GM 9T50 |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | 6F35/6F50/6F55 |
History
Ford and GM announced a joint venture to share automatic transmission designs in April 2013: GM would adopt a 10-speed longitudinal transmission primarily designed by Ford, while Ford would adopt the GM 9T 9-speed transverse transmission.[1]
Design
Ford declined to use the GM 9T, however, as the promised improvement in fuel consumption was less than expected, and removed one gear, resulting in the Ford 8F35.[2][3] At the same time, Ford also launched the 8F24 and 8F57 transmissions. The 8F24 is unique to Ford, while the 8F57 is derived from an earlier GM-Ford 6-speed automatic transmission.[4]
Models
8F24
The 8F24 is designed for engines with a maximum output of 240 N⋅m (180 lbf⋅ft).[4]
- Applications
8F35
The 8F35 is derived from the GM 9T50[8] and both share components with the GM 6T40 and Ford 6F35.[7] The change in ratio between the 2nd and 3rd gears is relatively small;[4] in later versions, the transmission is instructed to skip 2nd gear entirely to enhance throttle response.[9] It uses six solenoids (on two driving clutches and four brake clutches), and a selectable one-way clutch, applied in different combinations to engage the eight forward speeds and reverse.[6] It is designed for engines with a maximum output of 350 N⋅m (260 lbf⋅ft).[4]
- Applications
8F40
- Applications
- Lincoln Corsair, presumably 2.3[11]
8F57
The 8F57 is designed for engines with a maximum output of 575 N⋅m (424 lbf⋅ft).[4]
- Applications
8F SelectShift (Unknown model number)
- Applications