The Ford 4F44E 4-speed automatic transmission was produced in the United States from 2000 to 2008 and was installed in the popular Escape crossover, as well as its Mazda and Mercury counterparts. Essentially, this transmission is simply an updated version of the CD4E automatic.
Specifications
| Type | automatic transmission |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Type of drive | front / all wheel |
| Engine volume, l | up to 3.0 |
| Torque output, Nm | up to 250 |
| Recommended oil | Mercon V ATF |
| Oil capacity, liter | 9.5 |
| Replacing the oil | every 65 000 km |
| Replacing the filter | every 65 000 km |
| Gearbox lifespan, km | ~150 000 km |
Gear ratios Ford 4F44E
Using the example of a 2002 Ford Mondeo with a 2.0 liter engine:
| Main | 4.230 |
| 1st | 2.889 |
| 2nd | 1.571 |
| 3rd | 1.000 |
| 4th | 0.698 |
| Reverse | 2.310 |
Using
The transmission was installed on:
- Ford Escape 1 (U204) in 2000 – 2007;
- Ford Escape 2 (U204) in 2007 – 2008;
- Ford Mondeo 3 (CD132) in 2000 – 2007;
- Mercury Mariner 1 (U204) in 2004 – 2007;
- Mercury Mariner 2 (U204) in 2007 – 2008;
- Mazda Tribute I (EP) in 2000 – 2007;
- Mazda Tribute II (EP) in 2007 – 2008.
Disadvantages of the Ford 4F44 gearbox
- This transmission isn’t considered very reliable, but it’s extremely simple and easy to repair;
- The oil pump is the most problematic, as both the gears and the shaft can break;
- Another common failure is the double clutch drum failure in the Forward-Direct;
- The solenoid assembly fails fairly quickly and is usually replaced entirely;
- Consumables include plain bearings, bushings, brake bands, and chains.
