Ford 6R60 automatic transmission
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The 6-speed automatic transmission Ford 6R60 was produced in Michigan from 2005 to 2008 and was installed only on the 4th generation Explorer SUV and the similar Mercury. This gearbox was created jointly with the ZF concern on the basis of the well-known machine with the 6HP26 index.
The 6R line also includes: 6R75, 6R80, 6R100 and 6R140.
Specifications 6-automatic transmission Ford 6R60
| A type | hydraulic machine |
| Number of gears | 6 |
| For drive | rear / full |
| Engine capacity | up to 4.6 liters |
| Torque | up to 450 Nm |
| What kind of oil to pour | Mercon |
| Grease volume | 10.5 liters |
| Partial replacement | 4.7 liters |
| Service | every 60 km |
| Approximate resource | 300 000 km |
The weight of automatic transmission 6R60 according to the catalog is 92.5 kg
Gear ratios automatic transmission 6R60
On the example of a 2008 Ford Explorer with a 4.6 liter engine:
| Home | 1-I | 2-I | 3-I | 4-I | 5-I | 6-I | Rear |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.55 | 4.171 | 2.342 | 1.521 | 1.143 | 0.867 | 0.691 | 3.400 |
Which models are equipped with a 6R60 box
| Explorer 4 (U251) | 2005 – 2008 |
| Mountaineer 3 (U251) | 2005 – 2008 |
Disadvantages, breakdowns and problems of automatic transmission 6R60
This is a fairly reliable machine, but its resource drops sharply with frequent overheating.
First of all, rubber and plastic parts are destroyed here and leaks appear.
Even high temperatures are very afraid of the control unit, it is located inside the case
All other gearbox problems are associated with wear of the bushings or contamination of the valve body.
It should also be noted regular failures of the transmission selector position sensor