CVT ZF CFT23

The ZF CFT23 or Durashift CVT was produced at a plant in the USA from 2003 to 2010 and was installed only on the European version of the Ford Focus or a compact van based on it, the C-Max. This transmission was combined only with the 1.6-liter G8DA diesel engine.

CVT ZF: CFT23, CFT30.

Specifications

Production years 2003 – 2010
Type CVT (continuously variable transmission)
Number of gears
Type of drive front
Engine volume, l only 1.6 TDCi
Torque output, Nm up to 240
Recommended oil Ford ATF F-CVT
Oil capacity, liter 8.9
Replacing the oil every 50,000 km
Replacing the filter every 50,000 km
Gearbox lifespan, km ~200 000

Gear ratios ZF CFT23

Using the example of a Ford C-Max 2005 with a 1.6 TDCi engine:

Forward 2.42 – 0.42
Reverse 2.52
Final Drive 4.33

The transmission was installed on:

  • Ford C-Max 1 (C214) in 2003 – 2010;
  • Ford Focus 2 (C307) in 2004 – 2010.

Disadvantages of the ZF CFT23 gearbox

  • The reliability of this transmission is at an average level.
  • Owners need to change the oil more often, because the gearbox cannot be repaired.
  • The only thing you can buy and change are gaskets, filters and a Bosch belt.
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