{"product_id":"mx65","title":"6MX65 FORD FOCUS FIESTA","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFord MX65 Gearbox – Fully Reconditioned\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReconditioned\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFord MX65\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 5-speed and 6-speed manual gearbox, fitted to a range of modern FWD Ford vehicles. Rebuilt with new bearings, seals, and synchros, then bench-tested for smooth performance. Backed by a 12-month warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFord Focus Mk4 1.0 EcoBoost\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiesta\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMondeo\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKuga\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGalaxy\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransit Custom\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(varies by engine)\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightweight design (29.5 kg)\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRated up to 215 Nm torque\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnown for improved shift feel over older IB5 units\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCheck your VIN or gearbox code (e.g. 6MTT215) before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"319\" data-end=\"375\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"325\" data-end=\"375\"\u003e1. Synchromesh Wear \/ Gear Engagement Problems\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"376\" data-end=\"862\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"376\" data-end=\"726\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"378\" data-end=\"726\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"378\" data-end=\"419\"\u003e1st and 2nd gear synchromesh failures\u003c\/strong\u003e are quoted as perhaps the \u003cem data-start=\"446\" data-end=\"479\"\u003emost frequently discussed fault\u003c\/em\u003e on MX65 gearboxes, especially on heavier vehicles like the Focus. When these synchronisers wear out or break, shifting into 1st or 2nd can become \u003cstrong data-start=\"626\" data-end=\"668\"\u003edifficult, noisy, or nearly impossible\u003c\/strong\u003e without grinding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1035\" data-end=\"1081\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1042\" data-end=\"1081\"\u003e2. Gear Shifter Feel \u0026amp; Linkage Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1082\" data-end=\"1376\"\u003eMany owners describe the MX65’s gear lever as having a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1137\" data-end=\"1163\"\u003e“sloppy” or loose feel\u003c\/strong\u003e, compared with older Ford manuals (like the B6 or IB5). This is partly a design characteristic but \u003cstrong data-start=\"1263\" data-end=\"1298\"\u003eplastic bushings\/parts can wear\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it feel \u003cstrong data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1337\"\u003evague or imprecise\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1378\" data-end=\"1398\"\u003eThis can present as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1399\" data-end=\"1480\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1399\" data-end=\"1422\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1401\" data-end=\"1422\"\u003ePlay in the gearstick\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1423\" data-end=\"1450\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1425\" data-end=\"1450\"\u003eNotchy or vague gate feel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1451\" data-end=\"1480\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1453\" data-end=\"1480\"\u003eGradual worsening over time\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1643\" data-end=\"1682\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1650\" data-end=\"1682\"\u003e3. Torque \u0026amp; Load Limitations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1683\" data-end=\"1927\"\u003eThe MX65 gearboxes (including the 6‑speed unit) were designed for a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1751\" data-end=\"1793\"\u003emaximum torque capacity around ~215 Nm\u003c\/strong\u003e — appropriate for smaller petrol engines but \u003cem data-start=\"1839\" data-end=\"1874\"\u003enot significantly over‑engineered\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1913\" data-end=\"1916\"\u003eThis means:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1928\" data-end=\"2213\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1928\" data-end=\"2044\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1930\" data-end=\"2044\"\u003eHeavy use or unexpected torque spikes (e.g., mild hybrid boosts) can accelerate wear, especially on synchronisers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2045\" data-end=\"2213\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2047\" data-end=\"2213\"\u003eOverboost torque figures on some engines can exceed the MX65’s original design capacity, contributing to wear in real‑world use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"245\" data-end=\"268\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"252\" data-end=\"268\"\u003eGearbox Code\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"269\" data-end=\"429\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"269\" data-end=\"429\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"271\" data-end=\"429\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"271\" data-end=\"280\"\u003e6MX65\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Gearbox Centre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55901212803398,"sku":null,"price":1100.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0984\/8792\/7110\/files\/Screenshot2026-01-30102227.png?v=1769768622","url":"https:\/\/the-gearbox-centre.myshopify.com\/products\/mx65","provider":"The Gearbox Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}