Gradually, completely imperceptibly for a simple driver in the world, there is a decline in the production of cars with manual transmissions. Since 2016, the production of models with manual transmission has decreased by 7%. These are dry figures of statistics, so many drivers, who in 2020 wanted to take a familiar complete set with manual transmission, were forced to choose "automatic".
The American Automobile Magazine even launched a Twitter campaign to protect and support the mechanical transmission - #GiveAShift, on the page each user can leave a comment and support the movement. Journalists are seriously convinced that if they raise the public, the manufacturers will stop progress and return manual control to the car ...
But not everything is so sad - the monsters of the global automotive industry, such as Audi, Ford and Porsche, have reduced the production of manual transmissions by only 1% in recent years, and automatic transmission fans will have to fight their way in the world of sports cars for a long time, where reliable and unpretentious remains the leader. Mechanics".
Serial models also do not stand aside, and most of Ford cars are produced and in the coming years will be produced with a manual transmission. We offer the TOP 7 most popular Ford manual transmissions for 2020.
Ford Fiesta ST
The debut of the sports hatchback took place two years ago. The five-door Fiesta ST is equipped with a single one and a half liter gasoline engine with a capacity of 200 hp. sec., which provides a unique fuel consumption - 6 liters for the combined cycle. Naturally, the engine is aggregated with a 6-speed manual transmission from Ford.
The manual transmission on the 2020 Ford Fiesta ST is a reliable unit with a declared service life of 250,000 km. mileage. The modernized transmission is characterized by high reliability and quality of components.
The service technicians put the freelance breakdown of Ford manual transmissions into a series of rare repairs. The most reliable for the Fiesta model over the past 20 years is the five-speed gearbox with catalog number 8A6R7002CA, which was installed on the Ford Fiesta 1.25 16V.
Ford Focus Wagon
The Focuses' lineup is equipped with both mechanics and automatic transmissions, but the lion's share is made up of manual transmissions, and this is typical for both sedans and station wagons, as well as coupes and hatchbacks.
All the most powerful engines are aggregated only by "mechanics", and Ford is not going to deviate from traditions, rightly believing that the car will show its sporty character and maximum productivity only when it is manually operated.
Without a doubt, all Focus manual transmission lines can be called reliable and of high quality. The masters define everything Three reasons why Focus boxes fail:
- natural wear and tear after 300,000 km. mileage;
- untimely maintenance;
- poor oil quality.
The transmission for the Ford Focus Wagon is adapted for aggressive drive - synchronizers, shafts and rims of teeth are made of extra-strong steel. The manual transmission of the Ford Focus station wagon remains super popular in 2020, the equipment is adapted for difficult operating conditions.
Ford galaxy
The most popular aftermarket minivan in 2020 is the Ford Galaxy with its factory index RF766R-7F096-AC manual transmission, which is installed on the 1.6-liter EcoBoost.
The comfortable seven-seater family minivan stands out among all Ford lines in that in the 2014 model line the most powerful 2-liter engine received a 6-speed PowerShift automatic transmission.
The engineers and managers of the company did not miscalculate when they decided to equip the complete set with an automatic transmission - a family car is not intended for an aggressive drive. But in terms of reliability, the "automatic" is slightly inferior to the "mechanics".
The manual transmission on Geleksi shows a minimum service life of 250,000 km. The first malfunctions begin with an oil leak, and drivers note that the condition of the seals and oil seals must be constantly monitored and components must be changed strictly according to MOT - every 50,000 km.
Ford Mondeo Liftback
In the motor range of the Ford Mondeo liftback, 2019, there are four engines, three of which are supplied to world markets with a manual transmission. To strengthen the lineup, the most powerful 165-horsepower internal combustion engine is aggregated, in addition to a 6-speed manual transmission, with an “automatic” for 6 gears SelectShift.
The manual transmission to the restyled version of the fifth generation passed from the previous, fourth generation, after a slight upgrade. It is a reliable and productive box with factory index 7G9R-7002-YF and catalog number 1700853.
Auto mechanics, who have been repairing and diagnosing manual transmissions at Ford for more than one year, note that up to 150,000 km with a gearbox there are no problems at all. After 150 thousand, you will probably have to change a number of consumables: the oil seal of the main and drive shafts, the release bearing and the gearbox shaft bearing, the reverse gear oil seal.
Ford mustang
Few professional racers can imagine a Mustang with an automatic transmission. The car, which in 2019 was named the most coveted in the world since it entered the market in 1964, is firmly associated with manual control by all professional drivers. Many noticed that Ford even came up with his own emblem for the concept - a wild mustang.
In 2020, the Ford Mustang manual transmission remains the most reliable and productive in the world. Engineers had to spend more than one year to bring the motor-mechanical transmission layout to environmentally friendly standards, which are becoming more stringent every year. But the smooth transition to automatic transmission also affected this legendary model.
Since 2017, each engine, which is installed on a 2-door coupe of the "G1" class, is aggregated with both a 6-speed "mechanics" and a 10-speed "automatic". The transition to automatic transmission gave the maximum acceleration dynamics. With automatic transmission, the Mustang accelerates a few tenths of a second faster than on the "mechanics". But this is the only and last advantage of the automatic transmission.
The reliable and efficient mechanical gearbox has a unique service life of 350,000 km. Of course, such a period before the first serious repair is possible with systematic maintenance and filling with high-quality transmission fluid. But the box is adapted to an aggressive drive, so the first thing that fails is the switch basket and the clutch bearing.
Ford ranger
The all-wheel drive Ford Ranger pickup does not need a long description. The powerful machine is equipped with the same productive motors and reliable mechanical transmissions. Ranger shows unique towing parameters up to 3500 kg, the trailer roll stabilization system allows it to easily maneuver and overcome difficult sections of the track.
But it would be difficult if the pickup was not equipped with a reliable 6-speed manual transmission... In the engine lineup of the 2018 model, there are four internal combustion engines, and here Ford did not break traditions - the most powerful 3.2-liter Duratorq TDCi with a capacity of 200 "horses" is aggregated only by a manual transmission.
There is also the only complete set with an automatic transmission in the line - a 10-speed "robot" that works with a two-liter EcoBlue engine with a productivity of 170 liters. from. The manual gearbox has a minimum resource of 250,000 km, calmly tolerates transmission fluid of average quality, but immediately reacts to its lack and begins to hum.
Ford Transit
The rating is completed by a Ford manual transmission, which has been installed on the Transit minibuses for several years. The line of engines is aggregated only by manual transmissions, and the manufacturer does not even plan an experiment to equip minibuses with automatic transmissions.
Reliable and unpretentious 6-speed "mechanics" receives the highest ratings from drivers who note the high resource and reliability of the unit. The minimum mileage set by the manufacturer is 250,000 km.
Conclusion
In 2020, among Ford models, there are enough complete sets with manual transmissions - this is, perhaps, the only manufacturer in the world that continues to improve the "mechanics", rightly believing that the manual transmission still has hidden opportunities that need to be discovered, and the million-strong army of brand connoisseurs confirms this.
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- Ford Fiesta ST
- Ford Focus Wagon
- Ford galaxy
- Ford Mondeo Liftback
- Ford mustang
- Ford ranger
- Ford Transit
