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The 6F35 is a compact 6-speed front-wheel-drive automatic developed jointly by Ford and GM (Getrag). It's in millions of Ford Escapes and Fusions. Generally reliable, with primary failure points in the mechatronic solenoid body and torque converter. The Fusion and Escape are among the most common vehicles in Chicago-area fleets.
| Speeds | 6 |
| Type | Automatic FWD |
| Fluid | Mercon LV |
| Fluid Capacity | 7.2 qts |
The integrated solenoid body fails from heat and fluid degradation — causes shift issues and codes.
Symptoms: P0750–P0760, harsh shifts, limp mode
TCC shudder is common on high-mileage Escapes and Fusions.
Symptoms: Shudder at 30–50 mph, P0741
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Generally yes. The solenoid body and TCC are the weak points but overall it's a solid unit.
The 6F35 has some solenoid and TCC complaints, especially after 100k miles and deferred fluid changes.
2–3 days.
Mercon LV — do not use Mercon V, which will cause solenoid damage.
Yes — Escape and Fusion use the same 6F35 in the 2.5L and 2.0 EcoBoost applications.
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