FMX Transmission parts, repair guidelines, problems, manuals
Transmission general data
The
FMX is a fully automatic 3-speed gearbox, ensuring automatic up-shifts and down-shifts
via the 3-forward gear ratios. This gearbox also includes manual selection of
first and second gears. It is reported that FMX combines in itself the best
features of MX and FX modifications.
| Number of gears | Transmission Type | Drive | Torque (Nm) | ATF (full capacity) L | ATF (change) L | ATF type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | AT | RWD | 10,4 | 5 | Type F |
Technical issues and repair guidelines
This is a hydraulically controlled RWD gearbox. In terms of design this unit is close to BW8 and BW12, but spare parts are not interchangeable. FMX consists of the following main components: torque converter, oil pump, input shaft, rear-clutch, front-clutch, compound planetary gear set, rear band, one-way clutch, rear support-oil distributor and parking gear, governor, output shaft, vacuum diaphragm, control valve body, front band. This automatic gearbox was used during 1968-81 in many Ford cars.
Instruction manuals and useful links
| Link type | Source | Description |
|---|---|---|
| web | Wikipedia | Ford FMX |
| forelpublishing.com | Diagnosis and service FMX Transmission | |
| 0 | makcotransmissionparts | Scheme FMX |