The Ford MTX transmission is a 4 or 5-speed manual transaxle used in some of Ford's front-wheel-drive North American passenger cars (Escort, EXP, Tempo, Taurus and their Mercury counterparts) from 1981 to 1994.

The Ford MTX-75 (Manual 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.

Cars that use the MTX-75 transmission include the Ford Escort Mk V (only the XR31 model), Ford Mondeo models and their derivatives, the Ford Focus (with a 2-liter Zetec engine or 2.3-liter Duratec engine), Ford Focus with a diesel engine, and Jaguar X-Type cars with a …

The MTX-75 manual transaxle features the following: The input shaft has 2 tapered roller bearings. Input shaft end play is controlled by a selective shim located under the bearing cup. The output shaft has 2 tapered roller bearings. Output shaft end play is controlled by a selective shim located under the bearing cup.

Manual transmission vehicles have a starter interlock that prevents cranking the engine unless the clutch pedal is fully depressed. WARNING: Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of serious personal injury.

Jul 21, 2008 · Here is some info I have gathered about the MTX transmissions. What this contains is a listing of all the MTX transmissions, their gear ratios, and the final drive ratios that SHOULD bolt right up and into the 1st gen escorts. Not positive about the MTX IV, but I included it as well. I am new to the forum, so I hope I am placing this correctly.

Mar 19, 2013 · I'm looking for a MTX75 for my zetec swamp & I want to be able to identify them by sight when looking for them at the wrecking yard. 03-04, especially in CA, you might run into Duratec transmissions. Those won't bolt up to the Zetec, and have a …

Today, the complex is home to the Ford MTX-75 five-speed manual transmission destined for the Ford C-MAX, Ford Focus, Ford Galaxy, Ford Mondeo, Ford S-MAX and Ford Transit Connect.

Fig. 13: Installing Output Shaft End Play Measuring Fixture Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 7. Using Pinion Spline Socket (T94P-7025-EH), rotate input shaft back and forth approximately 20

The MT75, 5 speed gearbox was designed by Ford to replace the T5. It is a rear wheel drive (rwd) 5 speed gearbox that has synchromesh on all gears including reverse, meaning reverse can be selected whilst the car is travelling forward up to 25mph.