Focus 1.6 zetec gearbox??

[pad58]

I would like to know if the 1.8 or the 2ltr gearbox has the same mountings as the 1.6 and can they be interchanged?

Thank you in advance.

[neiljohnson]

2.0 won't fit 1.8 will but you need to check the starter location as there are ones that have it on the front & back of the engine so will need to match it to yours

[pad58]

Thanks, my wifes car is not( I believe) got the right gearbox as the rev counter seems lower than what I believe is the norm.

My experience from old Fords is they can inter change parts...just wondered?

[Dogwatch]

Must be the only one ever built with a mechanical rev counter. Amazing!

[neiljohnson]

Assuming you mean the revs are Lower than you expect at a specific speed then it likely is correct as the 1.6 are fairly long geared for fuel economy

[pad58]

neiljohnson said:

Assuming you mean the revs are Lower than you expect at a specific speed then it likely is correct as the 1.6 are fairly long geared for fuel economy

Mmmm I can see that.
Her car doesn't seem to have much puff and up hills it seems to run of puff unless you change down, and even them there's a struggle.

[mnkiboy]

The 1.6 and 1.8 both use the IB5 gearbox, whereas the 2.0 uses the MTX75.

I've owned both a 1.6 and a 2.0, and i'd say the gear ratios are roughly the same. They both pull just under 3000rpm at an indicated 70mph.