The 6-speed preselective robotic transmission DPS6, or Ford Power Shift with two dry clutches, was produced from 2010 to 2018, was installed in Ford models with engines up to 250 Nm of torque. This transmission is a clone of the Getrag 6DCT250, is completely identical to the Renault DC4.
Specifications
| Type | preselective robotic transmission |
| Number of gears | 6 |
| Type of drive | front |
| Engine volume, l | up to 2.0 |
| Torque output, Nm | up to 250 |
| Recommended oil | Ford 75W FE |
| Oil capacity, liter | 1.8 |
| Replacing the oil | every 60 000 km |
| Replacing the filter | every 60 000 km |
| Gearbox lifespan, km | ~200 000 km |
| Weight, kg | 72 |
In 2010, Getrag debuted the new 6DCT250 robotic transmission, which became known in Ford vehicles under the name Powershift DPS6. It’s a standard preselective robotic transmission with two dry clutches, designed for transversely mounted engines with torque up to 250 Nm. A completely identical transmission was installed in Renault models under the DC4 designation.
Gear ratios Ford DPS6
Using the example of a 2012 Ford Focus with a 1.6 Ti-VCT engine:
| Main | 4.105 |
| 1st | 3.917 |
| 2nd | 2.429 |
| 3rd | 1.436 |
| 4th | 1.021 |
| 5th | 0.867 |
| 6th | 0.702 |
| Reverse | 3.507 |
Using
The transmission was installed on:
- Ford B-Max 1 (B232) in 2012 – 2017;
- Ford EcoSport 2 (B515) in 2012 – 2017;
- Ford Fiesta 6 (B299) in 2012 – 2017;
- Ford Focus 3 (C346) in 2010 – 2018.
Disadvantages of the Ford DPS6 gearbox
- The DPS6’s most notorious weakness is its unreliable TCM control module, which often fails at low mileage, causing the transmission to stop shifting properly. There are a couple of repair options, but most simply replace it.
- The pair of dry clutches in this robotic transmission doesn’t last very long, and the first signs of wear, such as slippage, can appear up to 100,000 km. Clutch life is significantly reduced by lubricant leaks through the rear crankshaft oil seal.
- Operating with a faulty clutch leads to rapid wear of the synchronizers. Also, in the early years, the robotic transmission often jolted when shifting, which was corrected with firmware updates.
