Ford 8F transmission
| 8F24/8F35/8F40/8F57/ 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 |
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.
Design / history[edit]
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] 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[edit]
8F24[edit]
The 8F24 is designed for engines with a maximum output of 240 N⋅m (180 lbf⋅ft).[4]
- Applications
8F35[edit]
The 8F35 is derived from the GM 9T50[5] and both share components with the GM 6T40 and Ford 6F35.[6] 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.[7] 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.[8] It is designed for engines with a maximum output of 350 N⋅m (260 lbf⋅ft).[4]
- Applications
8F40[edit]
- Applications
8F57[edit]
The 8F57 is designed for engines with a maximum output of 575 N⋅m (424 lbf⋅ft).[4]
- Applications
8F SelectShift[edit]
- Applications
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ Brooke, Lindsay (April 15, 2013). "Ford and GM finally consummate 9- and 10-speed joint development". Automotive Engineering. Archived from the original on March 25, 2018. Retrieved 12 December 2023.
- ^ Martinez, Michael (April 23, 2018). "No thanks, Ford says to 9-speed offered by GM". Automotive News. Retrieved 12 December 2023.
- ^ Tracy, David (April 23, 2018). "Why Ford Isn't Using GM's Nine-Speed Automatic Transmission". Jalopnik. Retrieved 12 December 2023.
- ^ a b c d e Cargill, Mike (March 1, 2019). "Ford Motor Company and the Hat Trick". Transmission Digest. Retrieved 18 December 2023.
- ^ Brayton, Bill (June 2, 2022). "Fun with transmissions: The 8F35: A closer look". Gears. Retrieved 12 December 2023.
- ^ Brayton, Bill (June 28, 2019). "Fun with transmissions: There's a New 9 Speed On The Block". Gears. Retrieved 12 December 2023.
- ^ "Ford Downshifts its Eight-Speed transmission into a Seven-Speed Package". My Transmission Experts. May 24, 2021. Retrieved 18 December 2023.
- ^ Brayton, Bill (May 4, 2020). "Fun with transmissions: Ford's New 8-Speed". Gears. Retrieved 12 December 2023.