Gearbox Guide - Page 2
Last on March 28 2017Type 9
The Type 9 was Fords first RWD five speed box, and based on the Type E. This gearbox is commonly used for 5 speed conversions on older vehicles. Some later versions were available with integral bellhousings, although they are more commonly found with removable bellhousings. A 4wd version of this box was also available for the early XR4x4 models. Power rating: Approx 200BHPFitted in:
- Capri 1.6/2.0 02/83 on
- Capri 2.8 11/82 on
- Sierra 1.6/1.8/2.0 to 12/88
- Sierra XR4i
- Sierra XR4x4 2.8
Type F
4 speed box with unique side lever shift rods. Fitted in Capri 2.0 72-82Type 5
4 speed, 3 rail heavy duty box, fitted to V6 models.Fitted in:
- Capri 3.0
- Capri 2.8 81-11/82
- Granada Mk1 3.0
- Granada Mk2 2.8
MT75
The MT-75 5 speed gearbox, that relaced the Type 9. Available in 2wd and 4wd versions. Power rating: Approx 250 BHPFitted in:
- Sierra 2wd 12/88 on
- Granada 2wd 12/88 on
- Sierra XR4x4
- Sapphire/Escort Cosworth 4wd
- Granada 2.9 4x4
Borg Warner T5
5 speed HD Borg Warner box. One of the strongest boxes fitted to a production European Ford car - it should be since it originated from the American Mustang. Fitted in Sierra/Sapphire Cosworth 2wdFront wheel drive
Type B5 or BC
4 and 5 speed FWD transaxle. The original FWD box which superseded by the IB5 box around 1995.Fitted in:
- Fiesta Mk1/2/3
- Escort/Orion Mk3/4/5
Type IB5
Latest standard duty FWD transaxle which has been fitted since around 1995.Fitted in:
- Ka
- Focus
- Fiesta including ST150
- Puma
- Escort Mk6
Type MTX75
Newer HD version of the FWD transaxle. Originally fitted to the high powered Mk5 Escorts. Available in 2wd or 4wd versions.Fitted in:
- Escort Mk5/6 130PS
- Escort Mk5/6 RS2000
- Mondeo
- Focus