Engineering:Ford–GM 10-speed automatic transmission

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Ford 10R 60 · 10R 80 · 10R 140
GM 10L 80 · 10L 90 GM 10L1000 (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 8L90

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]

Specifications

Abstract

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 previous transmissions.[5] The transmission provides small steps between each gear ratio, improving performance and maximizing engine power during acceleration. A wide gear ratio spread and a lower numerical top gear ratio reduces engine speed at vehicle highway speeds, resulting in improved efficiency.

Technical data

Gear Teeth and Ratios Planetary Gearset: Teeth[lower-alpha 1] Count Total Avg.
Model
Type
Version
First Delivery
[math]\displaystyle{ {S_1} }[/math][lower-alpha 2]
[math]\displaystyle{ {R_1} }[/math][lower-alpha 3]
[math]\displaystyle{ {S_2} }[/math][lower-alpha 4]
[math]\displaystyle{ {R_2} }[/math][lower-alpha 5]
[math]\displaystyle{ {S_3} }[/math][lower-alpha 6]
[math]\displaystyle{ {R_3} }[/math][lower-alpha 7]
[math]\displaystyle{ {S_4} }[/math][lower-alpha 8]
[math]\displaystyle{ {R_4} }[/math][lower-alpha 9]
Brakes
Clutches
Ratio
Span
Gear
Step
Gear R 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Ford 10R 80
GM 10L 80
GM 10L 90
800 N⋅m (590 lb⋅ft)[6] 2017
900 N⋅m (664 lb⋅ft) · 2018
45
95
51
89[7]
73
119
23
85[7]
2
4
7.3864 1.2488
Ratio –4.8661 4.6957 2.9851 2.1462 1.7690 1.5201 1.2751 1.0000 0.8536 0.6892 0.6357
Ford
10R 140
1,400 N⋅m (1,033 lb⋅ft)[8] 2020 58
122
50
86
69
111
26
94
2
4
7.2987 1.2471
Ratio –4.6951 4.6154 2.9186 2.1319 1.7733 1.5188 1.2773 1.0000 0.8514 0.6871 0.6324
GM 10L 1000
(Allison)
1,400 N⋅m (1,033 lb⋅ft)[9] 2020 53
103
53
91
65
103
26
92
2
4
7.1817 1.2449
Ratio –4.5448 4.5385 2.8681 2.0609 1.7153 1.4817 1.2583 1.0000 0.8506 0.6877 0.6319
Ford 10R 60 600 N⋅m (443 lb⋅ft)[10] 2020 45
95
51
89[7]
73
119
28
104
2
4
7.4157 1.2493
Ratio –4.8854 4.7143 2.9969 2.1488 1.7690 1.5209 1.2755 1.0000 0.8535 0.6890 0.6357
Ratio
R & even
[math]\displaystyle{ -\tfrac{R_2 R_3 (S_4+ R_4 )}{S_3 S_4 (S_2+R_2 )} }[/math] [math]\displaystyle{ \tfrac{R_2 (S_4+ R_4 )}{(S_2+ R_2 ) S_4} }[/math] [math]\displaystyle{ 1+\tfrac{S_2 R_1}{S_1 (S_2+ R_2 )} }[/math] [math]\displaystyle{ \tfrac{(S_1 R_2 (S_3+ R_3 )+S_1 S_2 S_3+ S_2 S_3 R_1 ) (S_4+ R_4 )}{(S_1 R_2 (S_3+ R_3 )+S_1 S_2 S_3 ) (S_4+ R_4 ) + S_2 S_3 S_4 R_1 } }[/math] [math]\displaystyle{ \tfrac{R_2 (S_3+ R_3 ) (S_4+ R_4 )}{R_2 (S_3+ R_3 ) (S_4+ R_4 ) + S_2 S_3 R_4} }[/math] [math]\displaystyle{ \tfrac{R_2 }{S_2 + R_2 } }[/math]
Ratio
odd
[math]\displaystyle{ \tfrac{S_4+ R_4}{S_4} }[/math] [math]\displaystyle{ \tfrac{(S_1+ R_1 ) (S_4+ R_4 )}{S_4 R_1+ S_1 (S_4+ R_4 )} }[/math] [math]\displaystyle{ \tfrac{(S_1 (S_2+ R_2 )+S_2 R_1 ) (S_4+ R_4 )}{S_1 (S_2+ R_2 ) (S_4+ R_4 )+S_2 S_4 R_1} }[/math] [math]\displaystyle{ \tfrac{1}{1} }[/math] [math]\displaystyle{ \tfrac{R_2 (S_4+ R_4 )}{R_2 (S_4+ R_4 )+ S_2 R_4 } }[/math]
  1. Planetary gearset orientation: (1) Planetary gearset 1 is on the input (turbine) side (2) Output shaft is carrier 4 (planetary gearset carrier of gearset 4)
  2. Sun 1: sun gear of gearset 1
  3. Ring 1: ring gear of gearset 1
  4. Sun 2: sun gear of gearset 2
  5. Ring 2: ring gear of gearset 2
  6. Sun 3: sun gear of gearset 3
  7. Ring 3: ring gear of gearset 3
  8. Sun 4: sun gear of gearset 4
  9. Ring 4: ring gear of gearset 4

Applications

Ford

10R 60

  • 2020–present Ford Explorer
  • 2021–present Ford Bronco

10R 80 MHT

  • 2020–present Ford Explorer HEV
  • 2020–present Lincoln Aviator HEV

10R 80

  • 2017–present Ford F-150:
    • 2017–present in 3.5L EcoBoost models
    • 2018–present in all other models except the 2018–2020 with 3.3L V6
  • 2018–present Ford Mustang
  • 2018–present Ford Expedition
  • 2018–present Lincoln Navigator
  • 2019–present Ford Ranger
  • 2019–present Ford Everest
  • 2020–present Ford Transit
  • 2023–present VW Amarok

10R 140

  • 2020–present Ford Super Duty

General Motors

Source[11]

10L 60

10L 80 MF6

10L 90 MGL

10L 1000 (Allison) MGM · MGU

Production

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.[13] GM's Silao, Mexico, transmission plant started 10L80 production in 2018,[14] while Ford's Sharonville Transmission plant started 10R 80 production in 2018.[15]

Lawsuits

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 2019–22 Ford Ranger, 2018–21 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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  2. "Timur Apakidze · Exclusive: An Inside Look At Ford's New 10 Speed Transmission" (in en-US). TTAC · The Truth About Cars. 2014-12-01. http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2014/12/exclusive-inside-look-fords-new-10-speed-transmission/. 
  3. Martinez, Michael (20 April 2018). "No thanks, Ford says to 9-speed offered by GM". https://www.autonews.com/article/20180423/OEM01/180429934/no-thanks-ford-says-to-9-speed-offered-by-gm. Retrieved 8 July 2019. 
  4. Tracy, David (23 April 2018). "Why Ford Isn't Using GM's Nine-Speed Automatic Transmission". https://jalopnik.com/why-ford-isn-t-using-gm-s-nine-speed-automatic-transmis-1825465785. Retrieved 8 July 2019. 
  5. "Holy Shift! A Look inside GM's new 10-Speed Automatic - Advanced design, GM control system support capability, enhanced efficiency". https://media.gm.com/media/us/en/gm/news.detail.html/content/Pages/news/us/en/2016/may/0511-10speed-gm.html. Retrieved 16 July 2019. 
  6. "F150Hub: Ford 10R80 Automatic Transmission Specs, Ratios". http://www.f150hub.com/trans/10r80.html. Retrieved 15 July 2019. 
  7. 7.0 7.1 7.2 "Timur Apakidze · Saturation Dive: Ford 10 Speed Transmission Power Flow" (in en-US). TTAC · The Truth About Cars. 2014-12-23. https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2014/12/saturation-dive-ford-10-speed-transmission-power-flow/. 
  8. "F450-XL Hub: Ford 10R140 Automatic Transmission Specs 2020, Ratios". https://www.ford.com/trucks/super-duty/models/f450-xl/?vhptid=fv-2752-vhp-bb-superduty%3Amodelsdisplay%3Ana%3Ana%3Aford%20superduty. Retrieved 5 June 2020. 
  9. "GMC Sierra HD Specs 2020, Ratios". https://media.gmc.com/media/us/en/gmc/vehicles/sierra_hd_denali/2020.tab1.html. Retrieved 7 June 2020. 
  10. "Ford Explorer Specs 2020, Ratios". https://media.ford.com/content/dam/fordmedia/North%20America/US/product/2020/Explorer/2020-Explorer-Tech-Specs.pdf. Retrieved 18 June 2023. 
  11. "GM Global Propulsion Systems – USA Information Guide Model Year 2018". General Motors Powertrain. https://www.gmpowertrain.com/assets/docs/2018R_F3F_Information_Guide_031918.pdf. Retrieved 6 February 2019. 
  12. https://web.archive.org/web/20230512213219/https://i.imgur.com/S9il0A8.png
  13. Ford 10R80, GM 10L80 10 Speed Transmission - 10R80, 10L80 10 Speed Automatic Transmission Specs
  14. Game of chicken: GM bets on Mexican-made pickup trucks
  15. "New Programs Update May 2017". Ford. https://www.at.ford.com/en/homepage/news-and-clipsheet/plants/na/sharonville-transmission/news-archive/2017/5/new-programs-update-may-2017.html. Retrieved 10 March 2019. 
  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. 17.0 17.1 17.2 17.3 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. 19.0 19.1 19.2 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". https://fordauthority.com/2020/11/ford-f-150-10r80-transmission-lawsuit-dismissed-in-illinois-supreme-court/. 
  22. Foote, Brett (8 November 2021). "FORD F-150 10R80 TRANSMISSION LAWSUIT SURVIVES PARTIAL DISMISSAL". https://fordauthority.com/2021/11/ford-f-150-10r80-transmission-lawsuit-survives-partial-dismissal/. 

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