Ford 6R transmission

6R
Overview
Manufacturer	Ford Motor Company
Production	2005–present
Model years	2005–present
Body and chassis
Class	6-speed longitudinal automatic transmission
Related	GM 6L ZF 6HP Aisin AWTF-80 SC
Chronology
Predecessor	Ford AOD
Successor	Ford 10R80

The 6R is a six-speed automatic transmission for longitudinal engine placement in rear-wheel drive vehicles. It is based on the ZF 6HP26 transmission ^[1] and has been built under license by the Ford Motor Company at its Livonia Transmission plant in Livonia, Michigan. The 6R debuted in 2005 for the 2006 model year Ford Explorer and Mercury Mountaineer.

The 6R 80 was available in 2009–2017 Ford F-150 trucks (and 2018–2020 only paired with the 3.3L V6 engine). It features an integrated "Tow/Haul" mode for enhanced engine braking and towing performance. For the 2011 model year, the transmission was revised to provide smoother shifts, improved fuel economy, and overall better shift performance. Most notable of the improvements was the addition of a one-way clutch that provided smoother 1–2 up-shifts and 2–1 down-shifts. The transmission has a relatively low 1st gear and two overdrive gears, the highest of which is 0.69:1. This provides exceptional towing performance when needed, while maximizing fuel economy by offering low engine speeds while cruising.

The 6R 80 can be found behind the 3.7L V6 all the way up to the 6.2L V8. Ford has stated that while the transmission is used in multiple applications, each transmission is optimized and integrated differently depending on the engine it is mated to. The 6R 80 features "Filled for Life" low viscosity synthetic transmission fluid (MERCON LV), though a fluid flush is recommended at 150,000 miles if your truck falls under the classification of "Severe Duty" operation. The transmission, as used in the Ford F-150, has a fluid capacity of 13.1 quarts and weighs 215 lbs.

Specifications

Basic concept

A conventional planetary gearset and a compound Ravigneaux gearset is combined in a Lepelletier gear mechanism, ^[2] to reduce both the size and weight. It was first realized with the 6HP from ZF Friedrichshafen. Like all transmissions realized with Lepelletier transmissions, the 6R also dispenses with the use of the direct gear ratio, making it one of the very few automatic transmission concepts without such a ratio.

It also has the capability to achieve torque converter lock-up on all six forward gears, and disengage it completely when at a standstill, significantly closing the fuel efficiency gap between automatic and manual transmissions.

Technical data

Gear Teeth and Ratios [lower-alpha 1] [lower-alpha 2] [lower-alpha 3]		Planetary Gearset: Teeth [lower-alpha 4] Lepelletier Gear Mechanism			Count	Total	Avg.
		Simple	Ravigneaux
Model	Version First Delivery	${\displaystyle {S_{1}}}$ [lower-alpha 5] ${\displaystyle {R_{1}}}$ [lower-alpha 6]	${\displaystyle {S_{2}}}$ [lower-alpha 7] ${\displaystyle {R_{2}}}$ [lower-alpha 8]	${\displaystyle {S_{3}}}$ [lower-alpha 9] ${\displaystyle {R_{3}}}$ [lower-alpha 10]	Brakes Clutches	Ratio Span	Gear Step
Gear	R	1	2	3	4	5	6
Step ${\displaystyle i_{n-1}/i_{n}}$	–R : 1		1 : 2	2 : 3	3 : 4	4 : 5	5 : 6
6R 60 6R 80	600  N⋅m (443  lb⋅ft ) 800  N⋅m (590  lb⋅ft )	37 71	31 38	38 85	2 3	6.0354	1.4327
Ratio ${\displaystyle i_{n}}$	−3.4025 ${\displaystyle -{\tfrac {4,590}{1,349}}}$	4.1708 ${\displaystyle {\tfrac {9,180}{2,201}}}$	2.3397 ${\displaystyle {\tfrac {211,140}{90,241}}}$	1.5211 ${\displaystyle {\tfrac {108}{71}}}$	1.1428 ${\displaystyle {\tfrac {9,180}{8,033}}}$	0.8672 ${\displaystyle {\tfrac {9,180}{10,586}}}$	0.6911 ${\displaystyle {\tfrac {85}{123}}}$
Step	0.8158		1.7826	1.5382	1.3311	1.3178	1.2549
6R 140	1,400  N⋅m (1,033  lb⋅ft )	49 95	37 47	47 97	2 3	5.8993	1.4261
Ratio ${\displaystyle i_{n}}$	−3.1283 ${\displaystyle -{\tfrac {13,968}{4,465}}}$	3.9738 ${\displaystyle {\tfrac {13,968}{3,515}}}$	2.3181 ${\displaystyle {\tfrac {8,148}{3,515}}}$	1.5158 ${\displaystyle {\tfrac {144}{95}}}$	1.1492 ${\displaystyle {\tfrac {13,968}{12,155}}}$	0.8585 ${\displaystyle {\tfrac {13,968}{16,271}}}$	0.6736 ${\displaystyle {\tfrac {97}{144}}}$
Step	0.7872		1.7143	1.5293	1.3190	1.3386	1.2744
ZF 6HP all [lower-alpha 11]	2000	37 71	31 38	38 85	2 3	6.0354	1.4327
Ratio	−3.4025	4.1708	2.3397	1.5211	1.1428	0.8672	0.6911
Step	0.8158		1.7826	1.5382	1.3311	1.3178	1.2549
Ratio R & Even	${\displaystyle -{\tfrac {R_{3}(S_{1}+R_{1})}{R_{1}S_{3}}}}$	${\displaystyle {\tfrac {R_{3}(S_{1}+R_{1})(S_{2}+R_{2})}{R_{1}S_{2}(S_{3}+R_{3})}}}$		${\displaystyle {\tfrac {R_{2}R_{3}(S_{1}+R_{1})}{R_{2}R_{3}(S_{1}+R_{1})-S_{1}S_{2}S_{3}}}}$		${\displaystyle {\tfrac {R_{3}}{S_{3}+R_{3}}}}$
Ratio Odd	${\displaystyle {\tfrac {R_{2}R_{3}(S_{1}+R_{1})}{R_{1}S_{2}S_{3}}}}$		${\displaystyle {\tfrac {S_{1}+R_{1}}{R_{1}}}}$		${\displaystyle {\tfrac {R_{3}(S_{1}+R_{1})}{R_{3}(S_{1}+R_{1})+S_{1}S_{3}}}}$

1. The 6R-transmission is based on the Lepelletier gear mechanism, first realized in the ZF 6HP gearbox
2. Other gearboxes using the Lepelletier gear mechanism see infobox
3. Differences in gear ratios have a measurable, direct impact on vehicle dynamics, performance, waste emissions as well as fuel mileage
4. Layout
   (1) Planetary gearset 1 is on the input (turbine) side
   (2) Output shaft is ring 3 (ring gear of gearset 3: outer Ravigneaux gearset)
5. Sun 1: sun gear of gearset 1
6. Ring 1: ring gear of gearset 1
7. Sun 2: sun gear of gearset 2: inner Ravigneaux gearset
8. Ring 2: ring gear of gearset 2: inner Ravigneaux gearset
9. Sun 3: sun gear of gearset 3: outer Ravigneaux gearset
10. Ring 3: ring gear of gearset 3: outer Ravigneaux gearset
11. First gearbox on the market to use the Lepelletier gear mechanism
    for comparison purposes only

Final Drive
Car Type	Ratio
	4.10
	3.73
	3.55
	3.31
	3.15
	2.73

Applications

6R 60

• 2006–2008 Ford Explorer/Mercury Mountaineer w/ 4.6L V8

6R 75

• 2007–2008 Ford Expedition

6R 80

• 2009–2017 Ford F-150 (except 2017 with 3.5L EcoBoost)
• 2018–2020 Ford F-150 3.3L
• 2009–2018 Ford Expedition/Lincoln Navigator
• 2009–2010 Mercury Mountaineer
• 2011–2016 Ford Territory (SZ TCDi) ^[3]
• 2011–2017 Ford Mustang V6, GT, 2015–2017 EcoBoost
• 2011–present Ford Ranger (on 3.2L and 2.2L single-turbo diesel engines)
• 2011–present Mazda BT-50 (on 3.2L and 2.2L single-turbo diesel engines)
• 2015–present Ford Everest (on 3.2L and 2.2L single-turbo diesel engines)
• 2015–2019 Ford Transit

See also

• List of Ford transmissions

References

1. "2011 Ford Territory's Diesel Heart Revealed". The Motor Report. 2011-03-09. Retrieved 2011-04-06.
2. Riley, Mike (2013-09-01). "Lepelletier Planetary System". Transmission Digest. Archived from the original on 2023-06-21. Retrieved 2023-03-03.
3. "Review: Ford SZ Territory (2011–16)". AustralianCar.Reviews. Archived from the original on 18 October 2015. Retrieved 2 August 2016.

External links

• "Ford Shifting Six-Speeds into High Gear". Ford Motor Company press release. Archived from the original on September 27, 2007. Retrieved February 7, 2006.
• "2009 F-150 Technical Specifications". Ford Motor Company presskit. Archived from the original on September 29, 2008. Retrieved November 10, 2008.