The Ford 7F40 7-speed automatic transmission has been assembled at the company’s plant since 2019 and is only installed on the fourth-generation Focus ST, paired with the 2.3-liter EcoBoost turbo engine. A reinforced version of this automatic transmission is installed on the restyled second-generation Edge ST.
Specifications
| Type | automatic transmission |
| Number of gears | 7 |
| Type of drive | front |
| Engine volume, l | up to 2.3 |
| Torque output, Nm | up to 420 |
| Recommended oil | Motorcraft MERCON ULV |
| Oil capacity, liter | 11.0 |
| Partial replacement, liter | 4.5 |
| Maintenance | every 60 000 km |
| Gearbox lifespan, km | ~250 000 km |
| Weight, kg | 98 |
Gear ratios Ford 7F40
Using the 2020 Ford Focus ST with a 2.3 EcoBoost turbo engine as an example:
| Main | 2.89 |
| 1st | 4.689 |
| 2nd | 2.864 |
| 3rd | 1.923 |
| 4th | 1.446 |
| 5th | 1.000 |
| 6th | 0.747 |
| 7th | 0.617 |
| Reverse | 2.940 |
Using
The transmission was installed on:
- Ford Focus 4 ST (C519) in 2019 – 2025.
Disadvantages of the Ford 7F40 gearbox
- This is a rare automatic transmission, and information about its weaknesses is limited;
- On specialized forums, complaints are limited to harsh shifting at low speeds;
- Some owners have also encountered problems with the parking mode;
- Most problems with this transmission are resolved by updating its firmware;
- Oil leaks are common along the axle shafts and through the electrical connector.
