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Ford
20 models covered — 14 current, 6 discontinued
Quick Facts
20
Total Models
14
Current
0
CVT
16
Turbo
3
EV
6
Hybrid
Common Transmissions
Key Things to Know
- •The 10R80 10-speed automatic (F-150, Explorer, Mustang) is known for shudder issues — many dealers do early ATF service at 60K instead of 150K.
- •EcoBoost turbocharged engines have shorter spark plug intervals than NA engines — typically 60K vs. 100K miles.
Powertrains by Year
Engine: 2.3L EcoBoost I-4 turbo (base) | 2.7L EcoBoost V6 turbo (Sasquatch, Wildtrak) | 3.0L EcoBoost V6 twin-turbo (Raptor)
Transmission: 10-Speed Automatic\u2014 Some 2.3L Bronco trims offer a 7-speed manual (6+1 crawler gear). 10R60 (lighter-duty 10AT) on 2.3L automatic; 10R80 on V6 trims.
Drivetrain: 4WD
Key Service Facts
Powertrains by Year
Engine: 1.5L EcoBoost I-3 turbo (base) | 2.0L EcoBoost I-4 turbo (Badlands, Outer Banks)
Transmission: 8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain: AWD
Key Service Facts
Powertrains by Year
Engine: 2.0L Atkinson I-4 + electric
Transmission: eCVT_hybrid
Drivetrain: FWD
Key Service Facts
Powertrains by Year
Engine: Single permanent-magnet AC motor RWD
Transmission: Single-Speed (EV)
Drivetrain: RWD
Key Service Facts
Powertrains by Year
Engine: 2.0L EcoBoost I-4 turbo (base) | 2.7L EcoBoost V6 twin-turbo (Sport/ST) | 3.5L Cyclone V6 NA (2015-2018 only)
Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic or 8-Speed Automatic\u2014 6F35 6AT through 2018, 8F35 8AT from 2019+.
Drivetrain: FWD, AWD
Key Service Facts
Powertrains by Year
Engine: 1.5L EcoBoost I-3 turbo | 2.0L EcoBoost I-4 turbo | 2.5L Atkinson I-4 + electric (Hybrid) | 2.5L Atkinson + electric (PHEV)
Transmission: 8-Speed Automatic or eCVT\u2014 Gas = 8F35 8AT. Hybrid + PHEV = eCVT (Toyota-style power-split). Different fluids.
Drivetrain: FWD, AWD
Engine: 1.5L EcoBoost I-4 (base) | 1.6L EcoBoost I-4 (2013-2015) | 2.0L EcoBoost I-4 | 2.5L Duratec NA (2013-2015 base)
Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain: FWD, AWD
Key Service Facts
Powertrains by Year
Engine: 3.5L — 3.5L EcoBoost V6 twin-turbo
Transmission: 10-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain: RWD, 4WD
Key Service Facts
Powertrains by Year
Engine: 2.3L EcoBoost I-4 turbo | 3.0L EcoBoost V6 twin-turbo (ST) | 3.3L V6 NA + Hybrid (2020-2024)
Transmission: 10-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain: RWD, AWD
Engine: 3.5L Cyclone V6 NA | 2.3L EcoBoost I-4 turbo | 3.5L EcoBoost V6 twin-turbo (Sport, Platinum)
Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain: FWD, AWD
Key Service Facts
Powertrains by Year
Engine: 3.3L Cyclone V6 NA | 2.7L EcoBoost V6 | 5.0L Coyote V8 | 3.5L EcoBoost V6 twin-turbo | 3.5L PowerBoost Hybrid (2021+)
Transmission: 10-Speed Automatic\u2014 10R80 standard. PowerBoost adds 47hp electric motor between engine and transmission.
Drivetrain: RWD, 4WD
Engine: 3.5L Cyclone V6 NA | 2.7L EcoBoost V6 | 3.5L EcoBoost V6 twin-turbo | 5.0L Coyote V8 | 3.0L Power Stroke diesel (2018-2021)
Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic or 10-Speed Automatic\u2014 6R80 6AT through 2017, 10R80 10AT from 2017+. 10R80 had widespread shudder issues — many dealers do early ATF service at 60K instead of 150K.
Drivetrain: RWD, 4WD
Key Service Facts
Powertrains by Year
Engine: Dual permanent-magnet AC motors (Standard Range = 452hp, Extended Range = 580hp)
Transmission: Single-Speed (EV)
Drivetrain: AWD
Key Service Facts
Powertrains by Year
Engine: 3.5L Cyclone V6 NA | 3.5L EcoBoost V6 twin-turbo (SHO/Limited EcoBoost)
Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain: FWD, AWD
Key Service Facts
Powertrains by Year
Engine: 2.0L Duratec NA | 1.0L EcoBoost I-3 turbo | 2.0L EcoBoost I-4 turbo (ST) | 2.3L EcoBoost I-4 turbo (RS)
Transmission: 5-Speed Manual or 6-Speed Dual-Clutch (DCT)\u2014 6DCT250 (PowerShift) dual-clutch had widespread issues — class action lawsuit. ST/RS used 6MT.
Drivetrain: FWD, AWD
Key Service Facts
Powertrains by Year
Engine: 2.5L Duratec NA | 1.5L EcoBoost I-4 turbo | 1.6L EcoBoost I-4 turbo (2013-2014) | 2.0L EcoBoost I-4 turbo | 2.7L EcoBoost V6 twin-turbo (Sport 2017+) | 2.0L Atkinson + electric (Hybrid/Energi)
Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic or eCVT
Drivetrain: FWD, AWD
Key Service Facts
Powertrains by Year
Engine: 2.5L Atkinson I-4 + electric (Hybrid, standard) | 2.0L EcoBoost I-4 turbo (optional)
Transmission: eCVT_hybrid or 8-Speed Automatic\u2014 Hybrid = eCVT (Toyota-style power-split). EcoBoost = 8F35 8AT. Different fluids entirely.
Drivetrain: FWD, AWD
Key Service Facts
Powertrains by Year
Engine: 2.3L EcoBoost I-4 turbo (base) | 5.0L Coyote V8 (GT, Dark Horse — Dark Horse gets manual-trans-specific block)
Transmission: 6-Speed Manual or 10-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain: RWD
Engine: 2.3L EcoBoost I-4 turbo (base/HPP) | 5.0L Coyote V8 (GT, Bullitt, Mach 1) | 5.2L Voodoo V8 (Shelby GT350)
Transmission: 6-Speed Manual or 10-Speed Automatic or 7-Speed Dual-Clutch (DCT)\u2014 6R80 6AT through 2017, 10R80 10AT 2018+. Mach 1 used 7DCT briefly. Shelby variants 6MT only.
Drivetrain: RWD
Key Service Facts
Powertrains by Year
Engine: Single permanent-magnet AC motor (RWD) or Dual motor (AWD/GT)
Transmission: Single-Speed (EV)
Drivetrain: RWD, AWD
Key Service Facts
Powertrains by Year
Engine: 2.3L EcoBoost I-4 turbo (base) | 2.7L EcoBoost V6 turbo (XLT/Lariat) | 3.0L EcoBoost V6 twin-turbo (Raptor)
Transmission: 10-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain: RWD, 4WD
Engine: 2.3L — 2.3L EcoBoost I-4 turbo
Transmission: 10-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain: RWD, 4WD
Key Service Facts
Powertrains by Year
Engine: 6.8L Triton V10 (F-250+ base) | 7.3L Godzilla V8 | 6.7L Power Stroke V8 diesel (high-output variant)
Transmission: 10-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain: RWD, 4WD
Engine: 6.2L Boss V8 gas | 7.3L Godzilla V8 gas (2020+) | 6.7L Power Stroke V8 diesel
Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic or 10-Speed Automatic\u2014 TorqShift 6R140 6AT through 2019, 10R140 heavy-duty 10AT from 2020+. NOT the same 10R80 from F-150 — heavier internals.
Drivetrain: RWD, 4WD
Key Service Facts
Powertrains by Year
Engine: 3.5L Cyclone V6 NA (base) | 2.0L EcoBoost I-4 turbo | 3.5L EcoBoost V6 twin-turbo (SHO)
Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain: FWD, AWD
Key Service Facts
Powertrains by Year
Engine: 3.5L Cyclone V6 NA | 3.5L EcoBoost V6 twin-turbo | 2.0L Power Stroke I-4 diesel (2020-2022)
Transmission: 10-Speed Automatic\u2014 10R80 from 2020+. 6R80 6AT before that.
Drivetrain: RWD, AWD
Key Service Facts
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