Reconditioned Ford Transit 2.0 TDCi Gearbox

Which gearbox fits a Ford Transit 2.0 TDCi between 2000 and 2006?

On this generation of Transit, the 2.0 TDCi is associated with a single known engine code: ABFA. Two manual gearboxes were fitted to this block depending on the variant and year: a 5-speed gearbox and a 6-speed gearbox, which are not interchangeable.

Identifying the correct gearbox before ordering

Confusing the two ratios is the most common pitfall in this range. The Ford reference stamped on the casing — examples ranging from 1C1R-7002-AH à GK2R-7002-CGB — unambiguously distinguishes the 5-speed from the 6-speed. The vehicle's production year and payload can also help narrow it down: heavier versions or those with a reinforced transmission more often received the 6-speed towards the end of the production run.

Known weaknesses of the 2.0 TDCi on this generation

The first-generation Transit 2.0 TDCi is a block designed for intensive commercial use; the associated gearboxes absorb repeated loads that cause premature synchromesh wear, particularly on 3rd and 4th gear. Difficult or noisy changes on these gears are the most common symptom justifying gearbox replacement on these 2000–2006 models.