The Ford AWF21 6-speed automatic transmission was produced in Japan from 2006 to 2015 and installed in front- and all-wheel-drive concern’s models, including Jaguar and Land Rover. Design-wise, this automatic transmission was a variant of the popular Aisin TF-81SC.
Specifications
| Type | automatic transmission |
| Number of gears | 6 |
| Type of drive | front / all wheel |
| Engine volume, l | up to 3.2 |
| Torque output, Nm | up to 450 |
| Recommended oil | Toyota ATF WS |
| Oil capacity, liter | 7.0 |
| Partial replacement, liter | 4.0 |
| Maintenance | every 60 000 km |
| Gearbox lifespan, km | ~300 000 km |
| Weight, kg | 91 |
Gear ratios Ford AWF21
Using the example of a 2009 Ford Mondeo with a 2.3-liter engine:
| Main | 3.329 |
| 1st | 4.148 |
| 2nd | 2.369 |
| 3rd | 1.556 |
| 4th | 1.155 |
| 5th | 0.859 |
| 6th | 0.686 |
| Reverse | 3.394 |
Using
The transmission was installed on:
- Ford Galaxy 2 (CD340) in 2006 – 2015;
- Ford S-Max 1 (CD340) in 2006 – 2014;
- Ford Mondeo 4 (CD345) in 2007 – 2014;
- Jaguar X-Type 1 (X400) in 2007 – 2009;
- Land Rover Freelander 2 (L359) in 2006 – 2015;
- Land Rover Evoque 1 (L538) in 2011 – 2014.
Disadvantages of the Ford AWF21 gearbox
- This automatic transmission is used with powerful engines, and the torque converter clutch wears out quickly;
- This dirt then clogs the valve body solenoids, so renew the lubricant more frequently;
- If the torque converter clutch is severely worn, the oil pump cover bushing often breaks;
- Remaining problems are caused by transmission overheating due to a clogged heat exchanger;
- High temperatures destroy the O-rings, and the oil pressure drops;
- Then the clutches begin to burn out, starting with the C2 clutch pack (4th-5th-6th gears).
