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Ford–GM 10-speed automatic transmission

Ford–GM 10-speed automatic transmission

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The Ford–GM 10-speed automatic transmission is part of a joint venture between Ford Motor Company and General Motors to design and engineer two transmissions: a longitudinal 10-speed transmission and a transverse 9-speed trans-axle. Each company manufactures its own unique version of the transmissions in its own factories.[1][2] The 10-speed transmission was designed by Ford, while the 9-speed transmission was designed by GM.[3][4]

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Specifications

Layout

A unique triple-clutch assembly on a dedicated intermediate shaft, placed in the middle of the architecture, replaces two ordinary clutches and is the key for packaging the 10-speed unit into the same space as previous transmissions.[5] The transmission provides small steps between each gear ratio, improving performance and maximizing engine power during acceleration. A wide gear ratio spread and a lower numerical top gear ratio reduces engine speed at vehicle highway speeds, resulting in improved efficiency.

Technical data

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  1. Differences in gear ratios have a measurable, direct impact on vehicle dynamics, performance, waste emissions as well as fuel mileage
  2. Layout
    (1) Planetary gearset 1 is on the input (turbine) side
    (2) Output shaft is carrier 4 (planetary gear carrier of gearset 4)
  3. Sun 1: sun gear of gearset 1
  4. Ring 1: ring gear of gearset 1
  5. Sun 2: sun gear of gearset 2
  6. Ring 2: ring gear of gearset 2
  7. Sun 3: sun gear of gearset 3
  8. Ring 3: ring gear of gearset 3
  9. Sun 4: sun gear of gearset 4
  10. Ring 4: ring gear of gearset 4

Applications

Ford

10R 60

10R 80 MHT

10R 80

10R 140

General Motors

Source[11]

10L 60

10L 80 MF6

10L 90 MGL

10L 1000 (Allison) MGM · MGU

Production

The 10R 80 was first produced at the Ford Livonia Transmission Plant in Livonia, Michigan, and the Hydra-Matic 10L 80 is made at the General Motors Romulus Powertrain Plant, in Romulus, Michigan.[13] GM's Silao, Mexico, transmission plant started 10L80 production in 2018,[14] while Ford's Sharonville Transmission plant started 10R 80 production in 2018.[15]

Lawsuits

At least five class action lawsuits have been filed regarding vehicles equipped with Ford's 10R 80 transmission.[16][17][18][19][20] Several have since been consolidated to a single case being heard in Illinois.[19] The lawsuits allege safety issues due to harsh and erratic shifting, which causes jerking, lunging, clunking and hesitation between gears.[17][19] At least one case also cites sudden loss of power due to transmission issues.[17] It is also alleged that Ford is aware of these issues and has not sufficiently fixed them, and has told consumers the behavior of the transmission is normal.

McCabe v. Ford Motor Company cites 38 different NHTSA complaints regarding the 10R 80 transmission. The complaints encompass the 2019–22 Ford Ranger, 2018–21 Ford Expedition, 2018–2022 Ford Mustang, 2018–2021 Lincoln Navigator, and 2021 Ford F-150.[17]

Some of the lawsuits have been dismissed or partially dismissed.[21][22] As of October 2023, at least one of these lawsuits is still ongoing.


References

  1. "Ford and GM finally consummate 9- and 10-speed joint development - SAE International". articles.sae.org. Archived from the original on 2018-03-25. Retrieved 2018-03-24.
  2. "Timur Apakidze · Exclusive: An Inside Look At Ford's New 10 Speed Transmission". TTAC · The Truth About Cars. 2014-12-01. Retrieved 2018-03-24.
  3. Martinez, Michael (20 April 2018). "No thanks, Ford says to 9-speed offered by GM". Automotive News. Retrieved 8 July 2019.
  4. Tracy, David (23 April 2018). "Why Ford Isn't Using GM's Nine-Speed Automatic Transmission". Jalopnik. Retrieved 8 July 2019.
  5. "Timur Apakidze · Saturation Dive: Ford 10 Speed Transmission Power Flow". TTAC · The Truth About Cars. 2014-12-23. Retrieved 2024-01-25.
  6. "Ford Explorer Specs 2020, Ratios" (PDF). Retrieved 18 June 2023.
  7. "GM Global Propulsion Systems – USA Information Guide Model Year 2018" (PDF). General Motors Powertrain. Retrieved 6 February 2019.
  8. "New Programs Update May 2017". @FordOnline. Ford. Retrieved 10 March 2019.
  9. https://www.courthousenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/FordCA.pdf. Smith v. Ford Motor Company. Case 5:20-cv-00211. Document 1. Retrieved 27 October 2023.
  10. https://www.classaction.org/media/mccabe-v-ford-motor-company.pdf. McCabe v. Ford Motor Company. Case 1:23-cv-10829. Document 1. Retrieved 27 October 2023.
  11. https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USCOURTS-paed-2_20-cv-00247/pdf/USCOURTS-paed-2_20-cv-00247-0.pdf. Orndorff v Ford Motor Company. Case 2:20-cv-00247-KSM. Document 13. Retrieved 27 October 2023.
  12. https://app.ediscoveryassistant.com/case_law/51364-o-connor-v-ford-motor-co. O'Connor v Ford Motor Co. Case 1:19-cv-05045. Document Filed: July 20, 2023. Retrieved 27 October 2023.
  13. https://www.classaction.org/media/o-connor-v-ford-motor-company.pdf. O'Connor v Ford Motor Co. Case 1:19-cv-05045.Document 7. Filed 8 August 2019. Retrieved 27 October 2023.
  14. Foote, Brett (17 November 2020). "FORD F-150 10R80 TRANSMISSION LAWSUIT DISMISSED IN ILLINOIS SUPREME COURT". Ford Authority. Retrieved 27 October 2023.
  15. Foote, Brett (8 November 2021). "FORD F-150 10R80 TRANSMISSION LAWSUIT SURVIVES PARTIAL DISMISSAL". Ford Authority.

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