The Ford 4F27E 4-speed automatic transmission has been produced by the company since 1998 and is still used in a number of budget front-wheel drive models for developing countries. This transmission is designed for engines up to 2.3 liters in displacement and 200 Nm of torque.
Specifications
| Type | automatic transmission |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Type of drive | front |
| Engine volume, l | up to 2.3 |
| Torque output, Nm | up to 200 |
| Recommended oil | ATF Mercon V or LV |
| Oil capacity, liter | 7.0 |
| Replacing the oil | every 70 000 km |
| Replacing the filter | every 70 000 km |
| Gearbox lifespan, km | ~200 000 km |
Gear ratios Ford 4F27E
Using the example of a 2000 Ford Focus with a 1.6 liter engine:
| Main | 4.160 |
| 1st | 2.816 |
| 2nd | 1.498 |
| 3rd | 1.000 |
| 4th | 0.726 |
| Reverse | 2.649 |
Using
The transmission was installed on:
- Ford C-Max 1 (C214) in 2003 – 2010;
- Ford EcoSport 1 (BV226) in 2003 – 2012;
- Ford Fiesta 5 (B256) in 2005 – 2008;
- Ford Fiesta 6 (B299) in 2008 – 2012;
- Ford Focus 1 (C170) in 1999 – 2005;
- Ford Focus 2 (C307) in 2004 – 2010;
- Ford Tourneo Connect 1 (V227) in 2009 – 2013;
- Mazda 2 I (DY) in 2005 – 2007;
- Mazda 2 II (DE) in 2007 – 2014;
- Mazda 3 I (BK) in 2003 – 2009;
- Mazda 3 II (BL) in 2008 – 2013;
- Mazda 3 III (BM) in 2013 – 2019;
- Mazda 5 I (CR) in 2004 – 2010;
- Mazda 6 I (GG) in 2002 – 2008;
- Mazda Verisa I (DC) in 2004 – 2015.
Disadvantages of the Ford 4F27 gearbox
- The transmission is considered easy to repair; many operations can be performed without removing it;
- Most transmission problems are related in one way or another to the rear cover of the automatic transmission;
- Wear of the cover support seat causes a drop in oil pressure;
- A drop in oil pressure leads to slippage and wear of the clutches;
- Oil seals, rubber-coated pistons, and brake bands have a low service life.
