The Ford 6R60 6-speed automatic transmission was produced in Michigan from 2005 to 2008 and was installed exclusively in the fourth-generation Explorer SUV and the similar Mercury. This transmission was developed jointly with ZF and is based on the well-known 6HP26 transmission.
Specifications
| Type | automatic transmission |
| Number of gears | 6 |
| Type of drive | rear / all wheel |
| Engine volume, l | up to 4.6 |
| Torque output, Nm | up to 450 |
| Recommended oil | Mercon LV |
| Oil capacity, liter | 10.5 |
| Partial replacement, liter | 4.7 |
| Maintenance | every 60 000 km |
| Gearbox lifespan, km | ~300 000 km |
| Weight, kg | 92.5 |
Gear ratios Ford 6R60
Using the example of a 2008 Ford Explorer with a 4.6-liter engine:
| Main | 3.55 |
| 1st | 4.171 |
| 2nd | 2.342 |
| 3rd | 1.521 |
| 4th | 1.143 |
| 5th | 0.867 |
| 6th | 0.691 |
| Reverse | 3.400 |
Using
The transmission was installed on:
- Ford Explorer 4 (U251) in 2005 – 2008;
- Mercury Mountaineer 3 (U251) in 2005 – 2008.
Disadvantages of the Ford 6R60 gearbox
- This is a fairly reliable automatic transmission, but its service life is significantly reduced by frequent overheating;
- First of all, rubber and plastic parts deteriorate and leaks appear;
- The control unit, located inside the housing, is also very sensitive to high temperatures;
- All other transmission problems are related to worn bushings or contaminated valve body;
- Regular failures of the transmission selector position sensor should also be noted.
