PowerShift dual-clutch, torque-converter autos & manuals for the Ranger, Fiesta, Figo, EcoSport, Focus, Kuga and Everest — 6DCT250, 6DCT450, 6R80, 10R80, MT82 and more. Compare free quotes from verified suppliers across South Africa.
PowerShift · Auto · Manual · Illustrative
PowerShift dual-clutch (dry 6DCT250, wet 6DCT450), 6R80 / 10R80 / 6F35 torque-converter autos, and MT82 / iB5 / MTX-75 manuals. Suppliers cover the full Ford range.
A Kuga can be a PowerShift OR a 6F35 auto; the Everest auto is a 6R80 or a 10R80. Tell us your model, year and engine and we connect you with suppliers who match the exact unit.
Compare used OEM, reconditioned and new options — and on PowerShift boxes ask whether the clutch pack and TCM are included, with warranty confirmed by each supplier.
Ford Gearboxes
Indicative SA pricing by transmission code. Send your VIN for an exact match and a free quote.
Automatic Popular Code: 6DCT250 / DPS6 · 6-speed automatic
Automatic Popular Code: 6DCT450 / MPS6 · 6-speed automatic
Automatic Code: 6R80 · 6-speed automatic
Automatic Popular Code: 6R80 · 6-speed automatic
Automatic Code: 10R80 · 10-speed automatic
Automatic Code: 6F35 · 6-speed automatic
Manual Code: MT82 (Getrag) · 6-speed manual
Manual Code: iB5 / MTX-75 (5-spd) · B6 (6-spd) · 5- / 6-speed manual
Product images are illustrative only — the exact gearbox varies by supplier, condition and VIN.
Price guide
Indicative ranges by model and transmission. Actual quotes depend on kilometres, condition, and used vs reconditioned — and on PowerShift boxes whether the clutch pack and TCM are included.
| Model / Gearbox | Price Range (ZAR) |
|---|---|
| Fiesta / EcoSport — PowerShift 6DCT250 (dry DCT) | POA · indicative ~R15,000 – R21,500 |
| Focus 2.0 / Kuga — PowerShift 6DCT450 (wet DCT) | from ~R21,500 (recon) |
| Ranger / Everest 2.2 / 3.2 — 6R80 (TC auto) | from ~R12,500 |
| Focus / Kuga / EcoSport 1.5 — 6F35 (TC auto, NOT PowerShift) | POA — request a quote |
| Ranger / Everest 2.0 BiTurbo — 10R80 (10-spd TC auto) | POA — request a quote |
| Ranger / Everest — MT82 6-spd manual | R13,000 – R28,750 |
| Fiesta / Figo / Focus / EcoSport — iB5 / MTX-75 (5-spd) or B6 (6-spd) manual | R850 – R6,500 |
These are estimates based on current SA market data — request a free quote for an exact price on your specific model and year.
Condition & warranty
The same Ford gearbox comes three ways in South Africa. Here's how they compare on price, warranty and what you get — so you can tell suppliers which to quote.
Tested second-hand unit removed from a low-mileage donor vehicle.
Your old core is surrendered; the unit is stripped, rebuilt and tested.
A brand-new unit — aftermarket or genuine OEM-grade.
Not sure which to pick? Send your VIN and ask suppliers to quote all three — you compare price and warranty side by side.
Ford fits two very different kinds of gearbox — conventional manuals and torque-converter autos in one lane, and the PowerShift dual-clutch in the other. A "PowerShift" is not a normal automatic. Find your family below, then send your VIN so suppliers quote the exact unit.
Conventional boxes — the simplest to source and repair
The Getrag MT82 6-speed in the Ranger / Everest, plus the iB5 & MTX-75 small-car transaxles. The cheapest and simplest Ford boxes to source and repair.
Conventional automatics with a torque converter — not a PowerShift. The 6R80 (2.2 / 3.2 Ranger & Everest), the 10R80 (2.0 BiTurbo) and the 6F35 (some Focus / Kuga / EcoSport autos).
Two different boxes — wet vs dry, don't cross them
Clutches running in oil, behind the Focus 2.0 and Kuga diesel. A different unit to the dry box — mechatronic / clutch wear is the common failure.
The dry dual-clutch in the Fiesta, EcoSport and small Focus — the headline failure box (shudder, dry-clutch contamination, TCM faults). Shares no parts with the wet box.
The dry DPS6 PowerShift is the class-action box — and it shares no parts with the wet MPS6. A Kuga can also be a wet PowerShift or a 6F35 torque-converter auto. Confirm wet vs dry (and PowerShift vs 6F35) by VIN before you buy.
Still not sure? and suppliers will confirm the exact gearbox for you.
On the PowerShift especially, a lot of these point to a worn clutch pack or a tired TCM rather than a totally dead box — so get it diagnosed before you replace the whole unit.
A Ford gearbox lives or dies on the right fluid, up-to-date software and not being over-worked. A few habits go a long way on SA roads:
If you own a Ford Fiesta, EcoSport or small Focus, there is a good chance you ended up here because of the PowerShift. Ford's dry-clutch PowerShift (the 6DCT250 / DPS6) is one of the most replaced gearboxes in the country — owners report shudder on pull-away, harsh shifts, limp-mode and TCM (control module) faults, and Ford generally treats the failure as replace-only rather than a simple repair. That single box drives the biggest share of Ford gearbox demand in SA, which is exactly why it is so hard to find priced openly. The wet PowerShift (6DCT450 / MPS6) behind the Focus 2.0 and Kuga is a different unit with its own failure history. The big trap is assuming a "PowerShift" is the same as a normal automatic — it is a dual-clutch box and shares no parts with the conventional 6R80, 10R80 or 6F35 torque-converter autos.
On the bakkies and SUVs it is more straightforward. The 6R80 is a tough, proven torque-converter automatic on the 2.2 and 3.2 Ranger and Everest, with used units from around R12,500; the newer 10R80 10-speed sits behind the 2.0 BiTurbo. The MT82 Getrag manual is the heavy-duty 6-speed option, roughly R13,000 – R28,750 for 4x4 units. Confirm 4x2 vs 4x4 and your engine when you ask for a quote — and if you are weighing up the drivetrain as a whole, compare it against a used Ford engine so you can plan the whole job (see the related-parts links below).
The 6R80 torque-converter automatic behind the 2.2 and 3.2 TDCi is a ZF-designed six-speed, not a PowerShift. The fault that brings most owners here is torque-converter lock-up shudder, a light rumble-strip feel at roughly 40–70 km/h, often alongside lead-frame / output-speed sensor faults that throw P0720 or P0722 codes. Many of those jobs are a sensor or valve-body fix rather than a whole gearbox, so it pays to have the fault properly diagnosed first. Used 6R80 units start around R12,500, with reconditioned and exchange units higher but carrying a warranty. For the full model-specific breakdown, prices and FAQs, see the dedicated Ford Ranger gearbox page in the model list below.
PowerShift shudder, harsh shifts and limp-mode are often the dry-clutch pack or the TCM rather than a totally dead gearbox, so it is worth having the fault properly diagnosed before committing to a full box — and worth comparing a used or reconditioned unit against a clutch / TCM assembly. If the car is older and the spend is hard to justify, it is also worth checking what it is worth for scrap first. Engine Finder is a marketplace — submit one free quote request and verified Ford gearbox suppliers across South Africa come back to you with prices, warranties and availability.
It ranges widely. Small-car manuals (Fiesta, Figo, Focus, EcoSport — iB5 / MTX-75) start as low as R850 and typically run R4,500 – R6,500. The Ranger / Everest MT82 manual sits around R13,000 – R28,750 depending on engine and 4x4. A used 6R80 torque-converter auto starts around R12,500. The PowerShift dual-clutch boxes are rarely priced openly — a reconditioned wet 6DCT450 is around R21,500, and the dry 6DCT250 is usually quoted on request. Submit one quote request and compare verified suppliers for your exact model.
The Ranger 3.2 (and 2.2) TDCi automatic is the 6R80 — a conventional six-speed torque-converter automatic, not a PowerShift dual-clutch. Used 6R80 units start at around R12,500 in South Africa, with reconditioned units higher depending on kilometres, condition and warranty. The 3.2 manual is the Getrag MT82 six-speed (roughly R13,000 – R28,750 for 4x4 units). Confirm 4x2 vs 4x4 and your engine, then request a quote to compare verified suppliers on a used, reconditioned or new 6R80 for your exact Ranger.
These are three different gearboxes that share no parts. The DRY PowerShift (6DCT250 / DPS6) is a dual-clutch box in the Fiesta, EcoSport and small Focus — it is the headline failure unit (shudder, dry-clutch contamination, TCM faults). The WET PowerShift (6DCT450 / MPS6) is a different dual-clutch behind the Focus 2.0 and Kuga, with clutches running in oil. A conventional automatic (6R80, 10R80, 6F35) is a torque-converter auto — a completely different design used on the Ranger, Everest and some Kuga / EcoSport models. When you request a quote, give your model, year and engine so suppliers match the correct unit.
Often yes, but get it diagnosed first. Many PowerShift complaints (shudder, harsh shifts, limp-mode) come down to the dry-clutch pack or the TCM (control module) rather than a totally dead gearbox, and on the dry 6DCT250 Ford generally treats these as replace-only. Because the box rarely has a clean published price, it pays to compare a used or reconditioned full unit against a clutch / TCM assembly. If the car is older and the spend is hard to justify, it is worth checking what it is worth for scrap first. Either way, request a quote and let verified suppliers price the options for your exact car.
Three things decide it: model and year, manual vs automatic, and the engine. A few traps to watch — the Kuga can be a wet PowerShift (6DCT450) OR a 6F35 torque-converter auto; the Everest automatic is a 6R80 on the 2.2 / 3.2 but a 10R80 on the 2.0 BiTurbo; the Figo manual code varies by generation; and the Bantam runs a 5-speed manual. The safest approach is to confirm by VIN. Give your VIN and engine code when you request a quote and suppliers will confirm the exact unit before you commit.
It varies by supplier. Used units typically carry a 30–90 day warranty; reconditioned and new aftermarket boxes usually 6–12 months. On PowerShift units, check specifically whether the clutch pack and TCM are covered, since those are the common failure points. Always get the warranty terms in writing and confirm whether fitment at a qualified workshop is required.
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