Ford powershift versus volkswagen dsg driving spirit. The refined transmission is matched to the ford fiestas new 1. Ford durashift wikipedia durashift est electronic shift transmission an advanced manual as they call it. This is the problem ford faces when it comes to explaining why customers should cough up.
Powershift a twin clutch semi automatic similar to vws dsg direct shift technology. In the interest of continuous development, we reserve the right to change specifications, design or equipment at any time. Overseas it is known as the 5f1j or the durashift 5tronic transmission used in the mondeo vehicle starting in 2002. Ford made the mistake of calling the powershift an automatic, without explaining to consumers that the transmission was really a manual. Ford 4f27e automatic transmission service group 18639 sw 107th avenue miami, florida 33157 305 6704161 1 no part of any atsg publication may be reproduced, stored in any retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means, including but not limited to electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise. Fusion and ford fiesta mk6 features a 5speed durashift est in a 1. Our local mobility specialist drives a transit with the durashift on it, he supports his family in their various hobbies as well as using the van for his. The 20112016 ford fiesta and the 20122016 focus have a dualclutch automatic transmission that is the subject of a classaction lawsuit and. What you need to know about fords powershift transmission.
If your powershift transmission has not been serviced regularly enough, or if it has spent a lot of its time in shiftheavy driving such as around town, in traffic, etc. This is a four speed, front wheel drive, with fully electronic controls for the upshifts and downshifts, with 4th gear being overdrive. The new sixspeed automatic transmission variant launches on the transit and transit custom, as well as the introduction of an enhanced allwheel drive awd system. The ford powershift was a beleaguered sixspeed dual clutch semi automatic transmission produced by the ford motor company. This manual contains the procedures necessary to diagnose, overhaul andor repair the mazda jf506e transaxle, and is intended for automotive technicians that are familiar with the operation of automatic transmissions. Fix durashift problem 2 ford fiesta club ford owners club. Atsg manual for jatco jf506e ja5ael vw 09a transmission.
Way overrunning clutches used to connect rotating components together in one direction and freewheel in the other multiplate brakes used to stop or hold. Powershift automatic transmission faults axleaddict. The first ford cars were shipped to europe in 1903 the same year ford motor company was founded. Ford has made a smoothshifting new addition to the fiesta range, in the form of the new durashift automatic transmission models. The reports of transmission problems in the ford fusion span all years of manufactured models.
Ford fiesta receives durashift automatic transmission. Powershift transmissionsmore so than regular automatic transmissionsneed regularly servicing roughly every 30,000 miles. These two markets have traditionally loved manual transmissions, for both the smoothshifting feel and greater fuel economy. Sep 11, 2017 how to change the automatic transmission fluid on a powershift ford gearbox. If necessary, it can also be started with the lever in position n. Looking it up it appears the only combination of 1. New durashift automatic transmission for ford fiesta. To enter sport manual mode, simply press your vehicles button or paddle to upshift or downshift. In a manual transmission, the gears are shifted manually shifted manually usually, with a stick located on the console and the clutch pedal. Aug 14, 2015 page 6 of 6 fix durashift gearbox problem easy. Have a fiesta ford durashift does not start and no gear. Technically, it is a dualclutch transmission more on that later that operates differently than a traditional automatic. Was told it was an unexpected failure on a car with such low mileage, but known on.
I inspected the wire loom 2s6t14k039ad from the clutch actuator tcm. This type of transmission is often more fuel efficient than a. It also performs as a continuously variable transmission across a wide range of situations. Automatic transmission basics linnbenton community. The 20002006 ford transit featured a 5speed durashift est automatic. Jan 25, 2019 the dualclutch transmission, also known as the direct shift gearbox dsg or twinclutch transmission, is an automated transmission that can change gears faster than any other geared transmission. It does not feel like a normal automatic transmission because it is basically a manual gear box that is controlled and shifted automatically. Feb 18, 2014 the automatic transmission in the ford fiesta 2011present and the ford focus 2012present is not like a traditional transmission found in many cars. The new gearbox introduced by ford for its large cars is a big deal. The dualclutch transmission, also known as the direct shift gearbox dsg or twinclutch transmission, is an automated transmission that can change gears faster than any other geared transmission. Is this advisable and what are the drawbacks with this type of transmission.
What are your thoughts on the ford durashift transmission as fitted. It is currently available as a sixspeed system on a handful of models in the ford range, such as the 2. The reason, says ford, is that for fleets which deal mainly with city pickups and drops, the durashift offers greater fuel efficiency which will obviously lead to. The dualclutch ford powershift transmission originally made an appearance in the blueovals range in 2008, shortly after it had been made available to volvo. Fords debut in the fastgrowing twinclutch gearbox market. The jatco 5 speed automatic transmission is known as the jf506e in the jaguar x type and land rovers freelander.
The information contained in this publication was correct at the time of going to print. The new ford durashift cvt, developed jointly by ford engineers and transmission experts from zf, sets new performance benchmarks. Any advice, especially with problems this type of transmission may be prone to. How dsg works understanding dualclutch transmission. Ford transit with durashift hi, i have an autosleeper ravenna with durashift that took an absolute age to find, i did research by talking to owners, taxi and commercial vehicle owners. Conventional automatic transmissions have their benefits in terms of convenience, but manuals have always been better from a mechanical perspective. Understanding the powershift 6 speed automatic with riverview. Jan 20, 2019 powershift transmissionsmore so than regular automatic transmissionsneed regularly servicing roughly every 30,000 miles. The ford selectshift transmission is one of the newest generation of gearboxes that combines the best of both and then some. The warning light of durashift was blinking and sometimes the car started after i play with the wires. According to ford, the gearbox in automatic mode thinks and drives like a manual gearbox. Check the automatic transmission each clutch, brake and gear for wear.
The selectshift is a dualclutch transmission, the same type used. Ford 4f27e transaxle service manual atsg automatic. But transmission difficulties plague some fusion vehicles, frustrating a portion of the consumer base. The shift controls may be located on buttons on the shift lever or on paddles behind the steering wheel. The driver can choose between an automatic mode with seamless, virtual gear changes and a sevenspeed selectshift mode. And ford hasnt managed to change my opinion with its latest offering, called durashift 5tronic. Oct 20, 2014 i have a ford fiesta 2004 with the asm autoshift manual transmission durashift which now doesnt want to start. Ford to launch new automatic van gearbox and sync infotainment. Jun 29, 2009 this is the new ford fiesta fitted with a durashift automatic transmission, which exists because the company estimates one in ten small car buyers want a selfshifter. The ford powershift gearboxes were built by getrag ford transmissions, a jointventure with getrag. I am looking for a ford fusion automatic, but the adverts dont seem to distinguish between full and semi automatics. Jun 19, 2008 the dualclutch ford powershift transmission originally made an appearance in the blueovals range in 2008, shortly after it had been made available to volvo.
Mar 22, 20 this is a write up of a common problem with fiesta 1. The individual gear ratios are achieved through two planetary gear sets connected one behind the other. In addition to ford motor credit company, ford europe operations include ford customer service division and 24 manufacturing facilities 16 wholly owned or consolidated joint venture facilities and 8 unconsolidated joint venture facilities. It is really a manual gearbox with an electronic clutch which can also be driven in automatic mode. This is the new ford fiesta fitted with a durashift automatic transmission, which exists because the. Page 106 driving vehicles with automatic vehicles with durashift est transmission the engine can be started only with the selector lever in position p.
The 20002006 ford transit featured a 5speed durashift est automatic transmission. The ford fusion has received much attention over the years for its comfortable, straightforward design. The gearbox was adapted to the vehicle and the control unit software in cooperation with volkswagens engineers. Recently purchased a 2003 semi auto fiesta, the person who sold it to me quite clearly failed to mention it was playing up, it run for about 5 days fine then one day went to start it. Ford focus durashift durashift is the brand name of a.
As with the 4speed automatic gearbox in the polo and lupo, the new 5speed automatic gearbox is built by jatco, the wellknown automatic gearbox manufacturer. Honest johns good garage guide has thousands of reader recommended garages, plus howto guides and. Honest john ask honest john foes my ford fusion have a durashift gearbox. Ford 4f27e transaxle service manual atsg automatic transmission service group pdf free online. Dual clutch transmissions deliver more power and better control than a traditional automatic transmission and faster performance than a manual. Ok the fault will most probable and commin fault we see lies with the electronic gearshift selector assembly fault located on the side of the gearbox. It is an automated manual transmission with a shift and clutch electric actuator. The varying engine types are all susceptible to the common malfunctions. Understanding the powershift 6 speed automatic with. How to change the automatic transmission fluid on a powershift ford gearbox. The reason, says ford, is that for fleets which deal mainly with city pickups and drops, the durashift offers greater fuel efficiency which will obviously lead to cost savings. What are your thoughts on the ford durashift transmission as.
The automatic transmission in the ford fiesta 2011present and the ford focus 2012present is not like a traditional transmission found in many cars. Sport shifting the automatic transmission 2017 ford fiesta duration. Ford focus durashift durashift is the brand name of a range of. Called the durashift 6tronic, it features a sport and a manual mode for drivers who enjoy changing gear themselves now and then. I have a ford fiesta 2004 with the asm autoshift manual transmission durashift which now doesnt want to start. Automatic transmissions use compound planetary gear sets are controlled by. Durashift is the brand name of a range of ford automatic and recently manual transmissions. Automatic climate control100 hints on controlling the interior climate. Ford gets the powershift dual clutch transmission right, but is it too. Powershift improves fuel efficiency by as much as 10 percent when compared to a conventional automatic transmission the operation of a dual clutch transmission is analogous to two.
Jul 11, 2019 the 20112016 ford fiesta and the 20122016 focus have a dualclutch automatic transmission that is the subject of a classaction lawsuit and many individual lawsuits nearly two million. It will be a used vehicle with no more than 20,000 miles on the clock. I am thinking of buying a ford fusion with durashift transmission. Jun 15, 2009 following the success it had with the new fiesta, american manufacturer ford has decided to fit the fiesta with the durashift automatic transmission. Durashift est electronic shift transmission features electronic control with manual selection of gears. The ford powershift is a sixspeed dual clutch, automated manual transmission produced by the ford motor company. Video remains the property of myself, no unauthorized copying or use without prior permission. Ford transit durashift auto box motorhome forums, motorhome. Powershift improves fuel efficiency by as much as 10 percent when compared to a conventional automatic transmission.
This is the new ford fiesta fitted with a durashift automatic transmission, which exists because the company estimates one in ten small car buyers want a selfshifter. If noisy or vibrating, the possible cause could be with the compressor, engine. Fix durashift problem 2 ford fiesta club ford owners. Ford is debuting its new automatic gearbox and sync infotainment system in the transit range. View and download ford automobile user manual online. Following the success it had with the new fiesta, american manufacturer ford has decided to fit the fiesta with the durashift automatic transmission. Jatco jf506e atsg automatic transmission service group pdf free online. Car started fine this morning and moved forward ok but when i stopped a few seconds later to reverse into drive after selecting reverse gear had foot on brake as required to do so with durashift, car would not move off. Ford fiesta workshop manual ford fiesta repair manual ford fiesta service. You can change gears up and down yourself by using the shift controls in your vehicle. Selectshift automatic transmission official ford owner site. In the mazda 6 and mpv it is known as the ja5 ael and with vws golf.
This gearbox is notable for the following components and functions. I havent tried that gearbox, but generally speaking automated manuals arent known. What are your thoughts on the ford durashift transmission. About the ford powershift 6speed automatic transmission. Only know this because mine failed on my focus at 35,000 and was replaced under warranty. Hydraulic test see page at16 measure the line pressure and make a basic check of fluid circuit. Multiple disc clutches used to connect rotating components together one. Road test see page at22 confirm if trouble lies within automatic transmission. This mode gives the driver extensive manual control. Jatco jf506e atsg automatic transmission service group. Have a fiesta ford durashift does not start and no gear display.
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