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Ford–GM 10-speed automatic transmission

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Ford 10R 60 · 10R 80 · 10R 140
GM 10L 80 · 10L 90 GM 10L 1000 (Allison)
Overview
ManufacturerFord · General Motors
Production2017–present
Body and chassis
Class10-speed longitudinal automatic transmission
Chronology
PredecessorFord 6R 60 · 6R 80 · 6R 140
GM 8L 45 · 8L 90

The Ford–GM 10-speed automatic transmission is part of a joint venture between Ford Motor Company and General Motors to design and engineer two transmissions: a longitudinal 10-speed transmission and a transverse 9-speed trans-axle. Each company manufactures its own unique version of the transmissions in its own factories.[1][2] The 10-speed transmission was designed by Ford, while the 9-speed transmission was designed by GM.[3][4]

Production

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The 10R 80 was first produced at the Ford Livonia Transmission Plant in Livonia, Michigan, and the Hydra-Matic 10L 80 is made at the General Motors Romulus Powertrain Plant, in Romulus, Michigan.[5] GM's Silao, Mexico, transmission plant started 10L80 production in 2018,[6] while Ford's Sharonville Transmission plant started 10R 80 production in 2018.[7]

Specifications

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Layout

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The transmission is based on the well-known eight-speed automatic transmission 8HP from ZF. A unique triple-clutch assembly on a dedicated intermediate shaft, placed in the middle of the architecture, replaces two ordinary clutches and is the key for packaging the 10-speed unit into the same space as the previous transmission.[8]

The transmission offers small steps between the lower gears, which improves performance and maximizes engine power when accelerating. However, the individual gears are comparatively unevenly distributed. Furthermore, it was not possible to increase the total span compared to the eight-speed architecture. Both factors partially offset the advantage of the additional gears.

Technical data

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Gear Ratios[a]
Gear
Model
R 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Total
Span
Avg.
Step
Compo-
nents
Ford 10R 80 · 2017
GM 10L 80 · 2017
GM 10L 90 · 2018
−4.866 4.696 2.985 2.146 1.769 1.520 1.275 1.000 0.854 0.689 0.636 7.386 1.249 4
Gearsets
2
Brakes
4
Clutches
Ford
10R 140 · 2020
−4.695 4.615 2.919 2.132 1.773 1.519 1.277 1.000 0.851 0.687 0.632 7.299 1.247
GM 10L 1000
(Allison) · 2020
−4.545 4.538 2.868 2.061 1.715 1.482 1.258 1.000 0.851 0.688 0.632 7.182 1.245
Ford 10R 60 · 2020 −4.885 4.714 2.997 2.149 1.769 1.521 1.275 1.000 0.853 0.689 0.636 7.416 1.249
  1. ^ Differences in gear ratios have a measurable, direct impact on vehicle dynamics, performance, waste emissions as well as fuel mileage

Applications

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Ford

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10R 60

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10R 80 MHT

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10R 80

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10R 140

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General Motors

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Source[14]

10L 60

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10L 80 MF6

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10L 90 MX0

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10L 1000 (Allison) MGM · MGU

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Lawsuits

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At least five class action lawsuits have been filed regarding vehicles equipped with Ford's 10R 80 transmission.[16][17][18][19][20] Several have since been consolidated to a single case being heard in Illinois.[19] The lawsuits allege safety issues due to harsh and erratic shifting, which causes jerking, lunging, clunking and hesitation between gears.[17][19] At least one case also cites sudden loss of power due to transmission issues.[17] It is also alleged that Ford is aware of these issues and has not sufficiently fixed them, and has told consumers the behavior of the transmission is normal.

McCabe v. Ford Motor Company cites 38 different NHTSA complaints regarding the 10R 80 transmission. The complaints encompass the 2019–2022 Ford Ranger, 2018–2021 Ford Expedition, 2018–2022 Ford Mustang, 2018–2021 Lincoln Navigator, and 2021 Ford F-150.[17]

Some of the lawsuits have been dismissed or partially dismissed.[21][22] As of October 2023, at least one of these lawsuits is still ongoing.

References

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  1. ^ "Ford and GM finally consummate 9- and 10-speed joint development - SAE International". articles.sae.org. Archived from the original on 2018-03-25. Retrieved 2018-03-24.
  2. ^ "Timur Apakidze · Exclusive: An Inside Look At Ford's New 10 Speed Transmission". TTAC · The Truth About Cars. 2014-12-01. Retrieved 2018-03-24.
  3. ^ Martinez, Michael (20 April 2018). "No thanks, Ford says to 9-speed offered by GM". Automotive News. Retrieved 8 July 2019.
  4. ^ Tracy, David (23 April 2018). "Why Ford Isn't Using GM's Nine-Speed Automatic Transmission". Jalopnik. Retrieved 8 July 2019.
  5. ^ Ford 10R80, GM 10L80 10 Speed Transmission - 10R80, 10L80 10 Speed Automatic Transmission Specs
  6. ^ Game of chicken: GM bets on Mexican-made pickup trucks
  7. ^ "New Programs Update May 2017". @FordOnline. Ford. Retrieved 10 March 2019.
  8. ^ "Holy Shift! A Look inside GM's new 10-Speed Automatic - Advanced design, GM control system support capability, enhanced efficiency". Retrieved 16 July 2019.
  9. ^ "F150Hub: Ford 10R80 Automatic Transmission Specs, Ratios". Retrieved 15 July 2019.
  10. ^ a b c "Timur Apakidze · Saturation Dive: Ford 10 Speed Transmission Power Flow". TTAC · The Truth About Cars. 2014-12-23. Retrieved 2024-01-25.
  11. ^ "F450-XL Hub: Ford 10R140 Automatic Transmission Specs 2020, Ratios". Retrieved 5 June 2020.
  12. ^ "GMC Sierra HD Specs 2020, Ratios". Retrieved 7 June 2020.
  13. ^ "Ford Explorer Specs 2020, Ratios" (PDF). Retrieved 18 June 2023.
  14. ^ "GM Global Propulsion Systems – USA Information Guide Model Year 2018" (PDF). General Motors Powertrain. Retrieved 6 February 2019.
  15. ^ https://web.archive.org/web/20230512213219/https://i.imgur.com/S9il0A8.png [bare URL image file]
  16. ^ https://www.courthousenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/FordCA.pdf. Smith v. Ford Motor Company. Case 5:20-cv-00211. Document 1. Retrieved 27 October 2023.
  17. ^ a b c d https://www.classaction.org/media/mccabe-v-ford-motor-company.pdf. McCabe v. Ford Motor Company. Case 1:23-cv-10829. Document 1. Retrieved 27 October 2023.
  18. ^ https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USCOURTS-paed-2_20-cv-00247/pdf/USCOURTS-paed-2_20-cv-00247-0.pdf. Orndorff v Ford Motor Company. Case 2:20-cv-00247-KSM. Document 13. Retrieved 27 October 2023.
  19. ^ a b c https://app.ediscoveryassistant.com/case_law/51364-o-connor-v-ford-motor-co. O'Connor v Ford Motor Co. Case 1:19-cv-05045. Document Filed: July 20, 2023. Retrieved 27 October 2023.
  20. ^ https://www.classaction.org/media/o-connor-v-ford-motor-company.pdf. O'Connor v Ford Motor Co. Case 1:19-cv-05045.Document 7. Filed 8 August 2019. Retrieved 27 October 2023.
  21. ^ Foote, Brett (17 November 2020). "FORD F-150 10R80 TRANSMISSION LAWSUIT DISMISSED IN ILLINOIS SUPREME COURT". Ford Authority. Retrieved 27 October 2023.
  22. ^ Foote, Brett (8 November 2021). "FORD F-150 10R80 TRANSMISSION LAWSUIT SURVIVES PARTIAL DISMISSAL". Ford Authority.
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