Dave May Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 Saturday 11th July 2020. Ford can now supply a 2.0 Litre Diesel Ecoblue engine FOR A MONDEO. This ecoblue engine has been used in transit vans for few years but now has emissions low enough for Euro6 so can be driven into London. Ecoblue is a brilliant idea to reduce emissions by use of a separate water tank with an additive that sprays into the exhaust to clear the black dust and reduce n-oxide levels. The additive is low cost and this water tank should last a few thousand miles before needing refilling. Ford salesmen do not seem to understand what a TORQUE CONVERTER automatic gearbox is. They know now and are due to inform me if there is any chance of this type of auto that can again be fitted in a Mondeo. This gearbox would be better for customers who tow caravans & boats and for other customers who don’t like to pay vast sums for repair of the PowerShift gearboxes. On Utube there are good videos explaining how Torque Converters work. I think TC’s are a brilliant invention and worth loosing a few MPG. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrevorB Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 On 7/11/2020 at 9:44 PM, Dave May said: Ford salesmen do not seem to understand what a TORQUE CONVERTER automatic gearbox is. They know now and are due to inform me if there is any chance of this type of auto that can again be fitted in a Mondeo. This gearbox would be better for customers who tow caravans & boats and for other customers who don’t like to pay vast sums for repair of the PowerShift gearboxes. On Utube there are good videos explaining how Torque Converters work. I think TC’s are a brilliant invention and worth loosing a few MPG. Slight twist of words here I think. Could mislead people who don't know the full facts. All answered 30 April onwards here with factual information https://www.focusstoc.com/forums/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave May Posted July 13, 2020 Author Share Posted July 13, 2020 This post is repeated on " AUTOMATIC GEARBOX or POWERSHIFT you should understand the difference before buying " I will reply tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrevorB Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 Dave, if you review todays comments (13 July 20) in this link https://www.fordownersclub.com/forums/topic/116683-automatic-gearbox-or-powershift-you-should-understand-the-difference-before-buying/#comments it maybe that there is now an 8 speed torque converter type trans in Mondeo diesel (and S Max) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrevorB Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 I have had confirmation from a well respected Ford Specialist service and Repair Centre. The 8 speed transmission in 2019 onwards Mondeo and S Max is a torque converter type transmission designated the name 8F40 (It has the control rotary dial on centre console) This ties in with other torque converter type trans that Ford are now manufacturing/using, e.g. the 6F35 used in Mk5 Mondeo petrol and 6F15, 8F24 some Focus Models So Dave, you should have had confirmation from "your sales contacts" some time ago! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FatHead1979 Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 On 7/11/2020 at 9:44 PM, Dave May said: Saturday 11th July 2020. Ford can now supply a 2.0 Litre Diesel Ecoblue engine FOR A MONDEO. This ecoblue engine has been used in transit vans for few years but now has emissions low enough for Euro6 so can be driven into London. Ecoblue is a brilliant idea to reduce emissions by use of a separate water tank with an additive that sprays into the exhaust to clear the black dust and reduce n-oxide levels. The additive is low cost and this water tank should last a few thousand miles before needing refilling. Ford salesmen do not seem to understand what a TORQUE CONVERTER automatic gearbox is. They know now and are due to inform me if there is any chance of this type of auto that can again be fitted in a Mondeo. This gearbox would be better for customers who tow caravans & boats and for other customers who don’t like to pay vast sums for repair of the PowerShift gearboxes. On Utube there are good videos explaining how Torque Converters work. I think TC’s are a brilliant invention and worth loosing a few MPG. MK5 Mondeo TDCi's already meet EU6 and as a result are already exempt from ULEZ so I think both the title of your thread and part of the post are misleading. (To be clear, I fully support the roll out of additional technologies to further reduce vehicle pollution levels). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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