The Ford MTX-75 (M TransaXle), is a 5-speed

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developed by

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for its larger-engined

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models. "75" refers to the distance in millimeters between the main and lay shafts. Debuting in 1992, the transmission was developed in tandem with the

Zetec Ford Motor Company used the Zetec name on a variety of inline 4-cylinder automobile engines. It was coined to replace "Zeta" on a range of 1.6 L to 2.0 L multi-valve engines introduced in 1991 because Ford was threatened with legal acti ...

family of

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s. The transmission is optimised for transferring larger levels of

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than the older iB-series unit used on the Fiesta and Escort models. Other features include the provision of equal length

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s (to combat

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) and

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on reverse gear. The transmission was first used on the Zetec-engined Escort Mk V (only XR3i), but its proper intended application was on the

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and its derivatives (the American

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and the

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Mercury/Ford Cougar). 2000-2004 Focus with 2.0 litre Zetec engine with manual used this transmission, as well as all

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powered versions of the

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. The main change to the unit was to cable operation in 1996 on the facelifted Mondeo, as the rod-based linkage of the original unit attracted criticism for feeling vague and notchy. The open differential can be replaced by a plated or ATB Differential for motorsport use - Kaaz, Torsen, MFactory and

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offer suitable units.

VXT-75

The VXT-75 gearbox is a modified version of the MTX-75, used in the

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(1995–2006) and

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(2000–) models.

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Mtx-75 The Ford MTX-75 (M TransaXle), is a 5-speed transmission developed by Ford Motor Company for its larger-engined front wheel drive models. "75" refers to the distance in millimeters between the main and lay shafts. Debuting in 1992, the transmissi ...

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VXT-75

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