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Ford Service Advisor Study Guide

Every model, powertrain, and maintenance interval — organized for quick reference.

Quick Facts

20

Total Models

14

Current

6

Discontinued

0

CVT Models

16

Turbo Models

9

Hybrid/EV

Transmission Types in Lineup

6-Speed Automatic10-Speed AutomaticSingle-Speed (EV)8-Speed Automatic6-Speed Manual7-Speed Dual-Clutch (DCT)5-Speed Manual6-Speed Dual-Clutch (DCT)

Key Things to Know

  • •F-150/Expedition/Explorer use 10-speed auto (10R80). Known for shudder — many dealers do early ATF service at 60K.
  • •Maverick Hybrid = CVT only (eCVT power-split). EcoBoost Maverick = 8AT.
  • •Lightning/Mach-E/E-Transit = single-speed EV. No spark plugs, no drive belt, no transmission fluid.

All Ford Models

20models — sorted alphabetically. Every year range and powertrain variant is listed.

Bronco

Current
Turbo4WDGDI
2021–present
Turbo4WDGDI
○ Researched
Engine

2.3L EcoBoost I-4 turbo (base) | 2.7L EcoBoost V6 turbo (Sasquatch, Wildtrak) | 3.0L EcoBoost V6 twin-turbo (Raptor)

Fuel

gasoline

Transmission

10-Speed Automatic

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

Spark Plugs

60K miles

Drive Belt

100K miles

Trim-Specific Transmissions

2021–present

Manual: 7MT

Bronco Sport

Current
TurboAWDGDI
2021–present
TurboAWDGDI
○ Researched
Engine

1.5L EcoBoost I-3 turbo (base) | 2.0L EcoBoost I-4 turbo (Badlands, Outer Banks)

Fuel

gasoline

Transmission

8-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

AWD

Spark Plugs

60K miles

Drive Belt

100K miles

C-Max

Discontinued
HybridPHEV
2013–2018
HybridPHEV
○ Researched
Engine

2.0L Atkinson I-4 + electric

Fuel

gasoline + electric

Transmission

eCVT_hybrid

Drivetrain

FWD

Spark Plugs

100K miles

Drive Belt

100K miles

E-Transit

Current
EV
2022–present
EV
○ Researched
Engine

Single permanent-magnet AC motor RWD

Fuel

electric

Transmission

Single-Speed (EV)

Drivetrain

RWD

Spark Plugs

N/A (EV)

Drive Belt

N/A (EV)

Edge

Discontinued
TurboAWDGDI
2015–2024
TurboAWDGDI
○ Researched
Engine

2.0L EcoBoost I-4 turbo (base) | 2.7L EcoBoost V6 twin-turbo (Sport/ST) | 3.5L Cyclone V6 NA (2015-2018 only)

Fuel

gasoline

Transmission

6-Speed Automatic or 8-Speed Automatic

6F35 6AT through 2018, 8F35 8AT from 2019+.

Drivetrain

FWD, AWD

Spark Plugs

N/A

Drive Belt

100K miles

Escape

Current
TurboAWDGDIHybridPHEV
2020–present
TurboHybridPHEVAWDGDI
○ Researched
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)

Fuel

gasoline or hybrid or phev

Transmission

8-Speed Automatic or eCVT

Gas = 8F35 8AT. Hybrid + PHEV = eCVT (Toyota-style power-split). Different fluids.

Drivetrain

FWD, AWD

Spark Plugs

N/A

Drive Belt

100K miles

2013–2019
TurboAWDGDI
○ Researched
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)

Fuel

gasoline

Transmission

6-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

FWD, AWD

Spark Plugs

N/A

Drive Belt

100K miles

Expedition

Current
Turbo4WDGDI
2018–present
Turbo4WDGDI
○ Researched
Engine

3.5L — 3.5L EcoBoost V6 twin-turbo

Fuel

gasoline

Transmission

10-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

RWD, 4WD

Spark Plugs

60K miles

Drive Belt

100K miles

Explorer

Current
TurboAWDGDIHybrid
2020–present
TurboHybridAWDGDI
○ Researched
Engine

2.3L EcoBoost I-4 turbo | 3.0L EcoBoost V6 twin-turbo (ST) | 3.3L V6 NA + Hybrid (2020-2024)

Fuel

gasoline or hybrid

Transmission

10-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

RWD, AWD

Spark Plugs

N/A

Drive Belt

100K miles

2011–2019
TurboAWDGDI
○ Researched
Engine

3.5L Cyclone V6 NA | 2.3L EcoBoost I-4 turbo | 3.5L EcoBoost V6 twin-turbo (Sport, Platinum)

Fuel

gasoline

Transmission

6-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

FWD, AWD

Spark Plugs

N/A

Drive Belt

100K miles

F-150

Current
Turbo4WDDieselGDIHybrid
2021–present
TurboHybrid4WDGDI
○ Researched
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+)

Fuel

gasoline or hybrid

Transmission

10-Speed Automatic

10R80 standard. PowerBoost adds 47hp electric motor between engine and transmission.

Drivetrain

RWD, 4WD

Spark Plugs

N/A

Drive Belt

100K miles

2015–2020
Turbo4WDDieselGDI
○ Researched
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)

Fuel

gasoline or diesel

Transmission

6-Speed Automatic or 10-Speed Automatic

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

Spark Plugs

N/A

Drive Belt

100K miles

F-150 Lightning

Current
EVAWD
2022–present
EVAWD
○ Researched
Engine

Dual permanent-magnet AC motors (Standard Range = 452hp, Extended Range = 580hp)

Fuel

electric

Transmission

Single-Speed (EV)

Drivetrain

AWD

Spark Plugs

N/A (EV)

Drive Belt

N/A (EV)

Flex

Discontinued
TurboAWDGDI
2009–2019
TurboAWDGDI
○ Researched
Engine

3.5L Cyclone V6 NA | 3.5L EcoBoost V6 twin-turbo (SHO/Limited EcoBoost)

Fuel

gasoline

Transmission

6-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

FWD, AWD

Spark Plugs

N/A

Drive Belt

100K miles

Focus

Discontinued
TurboAWDGDIDCT
2012–2018
TurboAWDGDIDCT
○ Researched
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)

Fuel

gasoline

Transmission

5-Speed Manual or 6-Speed Dual-Clutch (DCT)

6DCT250 (PowerShift) dual-clutch had widespread issues — class action lawsuit. ST/RS used 6MT.

Drivetrain

FWD, AWD

Spark Plugs

N/A

Drive Belt

100K miles

Fusion

Discontinued
TurboHybridPHEVAWDGDI
2013–2020
TurboHybridPHEVAWDGDI
○ Researched
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)

Fuel

gasoline or hybrid or phev

Transmission

6-Speed Automatic or eCVT

Drivetrain

FWD, AWD

Spark Plugs

N/A

Drive Belt

100K miles

Maverick

Current
TurboHybridAWDGDI
2022–present
TurboHybridAWDGDI
○ Researched
Engine

2.5L Atkinson I-4 + electric (Hybrid, standard) | 2.0L EcoBoost I-4 turbo (optional)

Fuel

gasoline or hybrid

Transmission

eCVT_hybrid or 8-Speed Automatic

Hybrid = eCVT (Toyota-style power-split). EcoBoost = 8F35 8AT. Different fluids entirely.

Drivetrain

FWD, AWD

Spark Plugs

N/A

Drive Belt

100K miles

Mustang

Current
TurboGDIDCT
2024–present
TurboGDI
○ Researched
Engine

2.3L EcoBoost I-4 turbo (base) | 5.0L Coyote V8 (GT, Dark Horse — Dark Horse gets manual-trans-specific block)

Fuel

gasoline

Transmission

6-Speed Manual or 10-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

RWD

Spark Plugs

N/A

Drive Belt

100K miles

2015–2023
TurboGDIDCT
○ Researched
Engine

2.3L EcoBoost I-4 turbo (base/HPP) | 5.0L Coyote V8 (GT, Bullitt, Mach 1) | 5.2L Voodoo V8 (Shelby GT350)

Fuel

gasoline

Transmission

6-Speed Manual or 10-Speed Automatic or 7-Speed Dual-Clutch (DCT)

6R80 6AT through 2017, 10R80 10AT 2018+. Mach 1 used 7DCT briefly. Shelby variants 6MT only.

Drivetrain

RWD

Spark Plugs

N/A

Drive Belt

100K miles

Mustang Mach-E

Current
EVAWD
2021–present
EVAWD
○ Researched
Engine

Single permanent-magnet AC motor (RWD) or Dual motor (AWD/GT)

Fuel

electric

Transmission

Single-Speed (EV)

Drivetrain

RWD, AWD

Spark Plugs

N/A (EV)

Drive Belt

N/A (EV)

Ranger

Current
Turbo4WDGDI
2024–present
Turbo4WDGDI
○ Researched
Engine

2.3L EcoBoost I-4 turbo (base) | 2.7L EcoBoost V6 turbo (XLT/Lariat) | 3.0L EcoBoost V6 twin-turbo (Raptor)

Fuel

gasoline

Transmission

10-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

RWD, 4WD

Spark Plugs

60K miles

Drive Belt

100K miles

2019–2023
Turbo4WDGDI
○ Researched
Engine

2.3L — 2.3L EcoBoost I-4 turbo

Fuel

gasoline

Transmission

10-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

RWD, 4WD

Spark Plugs

60K miles

Drive Belt

100K miles

Super Duty F-250/F-350/F-450/F-550

Current
Turbo4WDDieselGDI
2023–present
Turbo4WDDieselGDI
○ Researched
Engine

6.8L Triton V10 (F-250+ base) | 7.3L Godzilla V8 | 6.7L Power Stroke V8 diesel (high-output variant)

Fuel

gasoline or diesel

Transmission

10-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

RWD, 4WD

Spark Plugs

N/A

Drive Belt

100K miles

2017–2022
Turbo4WDDieselGDI
○ Researched
Engine

6.2L Boss V8 gas | 7.3L Godzilla V8 gas (2020+) | 6.7L Power Stroke V8 diesel

Fuel

gasoline or diesel

Transmission

6-Speed Automatic or 10-Speed Automatic

TorqShift 6R140 6AT through 2019, 10R140 heavy-duty 10AT from 2020+. NOT the same 10R80 from F-150 — heavier internals.

Drivetrain

RWD, 4WD

Spark Plugs

N/A

Drive Belt

100K miles

Taurus

Discontinued
TurboAWDGDI
2010–2019
TurboAWDGDI
○ Researched
Engine

3.5L Cyclone V6 NA (base) | 2.0L EcoBoost I-4 turbo | 3.5L EcoBoost V6 twin-turbo (SHO)

Fuel

gasoline

Transmission

6-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

FWD, AWD

Spark Plugs

N/A

Drive Belt

100K miles

Transit

Current
TurboAWDDieselGDI
2015–present
TurboAWDDieselGDI
○ Researched
Engine

3.5L Cyclone V6 NA | 3.5L EcoBoost V6 twin-turbo | 2.0L Power Stroke I-4 diesel (2020-2022)

Fuel

gasoline or diesel

Transmission

10-Speed Automatic

10R80 from 2020+. 6R80 6AT before that.

Drivetrain

RWD, AWD

Spark Plugs

N/A

Drive Belt

100K miles

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Ford models are currently in production?
Ford currently has 14 models in production, plus 6 discontinued models covered in this guide. This includes 3 fully electric models. There are also 6 hybrid or plug-in hybrid models.
What transmission types does Ford use?
Across the Ford lineup, transmission types include: 10-Speed Automatic, 8-Speed Automatic, Single-Speed (EV), 6-Speed Automatic, 5-Speed Manual, 6-Speed Dual-Clutch (DCT), 6-Speed Manual, 7-Speed Dual-Clutch (DCT). Each model section above lists the exact transmission for every year range and trim.
What are the key service differences across the Ford lineup?
The biggest service differences come down to powertrain type. Turbocharged models typically need spark plugs sooner (often 40K-60K miles vs. 75K-105K for naturally aspirated). CVT-equipped models require manufacturer-specific CVT fluid and should never receive conventional ATF. EVs eliminate spark plugs, drive belts, and transmission fluid entirely but still need brake fluid, cabin filter, and tire service. AWD and 4WD models add differential and transfer case fluid services. Specifically for Ford: F-150/Expedition/Explorer use 10-speed auto (10R80). Known for shudder — many dealers do early ATF service at 60K.
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