Automatic transmission ZF or OEM FORD

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4.6

Clunks

5.0

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4.8

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5.0

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-18

1.8

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0.5

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1.4

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OEM FORD

OEM FORD › Automatic transmission

adambeerhausen 11 Jan 2026, 08:10

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Rating 4.0

If you get the optional 6 speed auto it will be a lot better than the old sloppy 4 speed which was a standard box

Pros: better than 4 speed

Cons: old sloppy 4 speed

OEM FORD › Automatic transmission

pocket_mulch 31 Oct 2025, 04:42

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Rating 4.0

Falcon auto gearbox superior to commodore auto though.

Pros: superior performance

Vehicle: Ford

ZF › Automatic transmission

Stunning_Copy_4864 6 Oct 2025, 21:51

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Rating 4.0

The ZF is an amazing automatic one of the best in the industry but it’s to smooth its boring imo. The AT is still a blast I just wanted a more engaging raw experience that’s really all. I do miss the comfort sometimes and god damn the gas mileage ????

Pros: amazing, one of best, still a blast, good comfort, good gas mileage

Cons: too smooth, boring

Vehicle: Toyota Supra

ZF › Automatic transmission

vveenston 6 Oct 2025, 13:27

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Rating 4.5

The ZF8 is arguably better than the manual performance wise.

Pros: arguably better performance

ZF › Automatic transmission

Nashcarr2798 4 Oct 2025, 03:52

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Rating 4.5

Absolutely nothing wrong with the ZF8 auto; it's a different type of fun.

Pros: nothing wrong, different type of fun

ZF › Automatic transmission

Fritzo2162 17 Jan 2026, 19:11

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Rating 3.0

BMW manuals are a bit "notchy". I have to say their ZF automatics are a lot better.

Cons: manuals are notchy

Vehicle: BMW

OEM FORD › Automatic transmission

Fast_Juggernaut6685 14 Oct 2025, 02:29

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Rating 1.0

2015 ford fiesta with the shitty automatic. About the only redeeming quality that thing had was its 40ish mpg when it actually worked.

Cons: shitty automatic, unreliable

Vehicle: Ford Fiesta

OEM FORD › Automatic transmission

cat_prophecy 17 Sep 2025, 01:05

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Rating 0.5

the worst 4 speed slush box known to man.

Cons: worst known

Vehicle: Ford Thunderbird

OEM FORD › Automatic transmission

patticake1601 3 Sep 2025, 17:42

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Rating 1.0

I also used to have a 2013 Focus Trend. It was a nightmare. Ford Australia did a buyback & gave me a massive discount on my current car. Don’t buy an auto. Save yourself the nightmare & money.

Cons: unreliable, nightmare

Vehicle: Ford Focus

OEM FORD › Automatic transmission

NoBroccoli1811 28 Aug 2025, 17:58

Shift quality:
Slip:

Rating 1.5

cutia e foarte enervantă ( la viteze mici smucește sau se îngâtuie, nu știe în ce viteză să stea. E bine să o ții mereu pe sport că e mai confortabilă dar și așa câteodată când pleci de pe loc se turează la maxim ca un cvt fără să schimbe viteza decât pe la 4-5000 rpm :)))

Cons: smuceste la viteze mici, se ingatuie, tureaza excesiv

Vehicle: Ford Focus

Mileage: 100000 km

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Which automatic transmission to choose — ZF or OEM FORD?

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Comparison of automatic transmission ZF and OEM FORD

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Which automatic transmission are better — OEM FORD or ZF?

In March 2026 on PartReview, automatic transmission ZF were overall better than OEM FORD.

ZF received a PR Score of 95 out of 100, and OEM FORD scored 23 points.
There are not enough reviews yet for automatic transmission ZF and OEM FORD to participate in the ranking. You can help by adding your review for these manufacturers.
The average rating is higher for ZF (4.6) than for OEM FORD (1.8).
Automatic transmission ZF have better feature ratings than OEM FORD:
- Slip - owners believe, that this property for ZF is better than OEM FORD.
- Shift quality - drivers claim, that this property for ZF is outperforms OEM FORD.
- Clunks - reviews suggest, that this property for ZF is preferred to OEM FORD.

Which automatic transmission are more popular — ZF or OEM FORD?

In March 2026 on PartReview, automatic transmission ZF were overall more popular than OEM FORD.

By vote balance, automatic transmission ZF surpassed OEM FORD:

For ZF, the ratio of positive (44) to negative (2) votes is 42 votes.
For OEM FORD, the ratio of positive (8) to negative (26) votes is -18 votes.

By number of reviews, automatic transmission ZF surpassed OEM FORD:

For automatic transmission ZF there are 15 reviews: 14 positive, 1 neutral, 0 negative.
For automatic transmission OEM FORD there are 11 reviews: 2 positive, 1 neutral, 8 negative.

Which automatic transmission do car owners prefer — ZF or OEM FORD?

In March 2026, according to PartReview, automatic transmission ZF and OEM FORD have not taken top places in car-specific ratings. You can help by adding your review about these manufacturers.

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