VMT6 - Ford Transit & Ford Transit Custom - CC1R-7002-AD - CC1R-7002-CD - CC1R-7002-ED - FK2R-7002-GGA - FK2R-7002-DGA - FK2R-7002-BGA

Ford VMT6 6-Speed Gearbox – Fully Reconditioned

Fully rebuilt Ford VMT6 6-speed manual gearbox, designed for heavy-duty front-wheel-drive applications. Commonly found in Ford Transit and Transit Custom models with 2.2  diesel engines. Reconditioned with new bearings, seals, and synchros, and bench-tested for smooth operation. Includes a 12-month warranty.

Fits:

• Ford Transit (FWD)
   
• Ford Transit Custom (FWD)
   
• Typically for 2.2 TDCi engines (2012+)
   

Note: Please confirm your gearbox code or VIN before ordering.

OEM Part Numbers / Variants-

• FK2R-7002-DGA / FK2R7002DGA (Euro 5/Custom)
• FK2R-7002-BGA / FK2R7002BGA (Transit Custom 2015-2016)
• FK2R-7002-GGA / FK2R7002GGA (Transit MK8)
• CC1R-7002-ED / CC1R7002ED (Transit 2.2 FWD)
• CC1R-7002-AD / CC1R7002AD (Transit MK7)
• CC1R-7002-CD / CC1R7002CD (Transit MK7) 

1. Synchro Wear & Gear Engagement Problems

Owners and service guides note that the VMT6 (like other heavy-duty manuals) can develop synchroniser and bearing wear over time — especially if the vehicle sees frequent heavy loads or urban stop-start driving. Symptoms include:

• Difficulty selecting 1st and 2nd gear

• Crunching or grinding sounds during shifts

• Gears popping out under load

This wear often stems from worn internal synchroniser rings or bearings rather than external linkage faults.

2. Internal Gear/ Shaft Failures (e.g., Input Shaft / Welds)

In owner discussions (e.g., on forums), some users report sheared welds on the input shaft, particularly affecting 4th and 5th gears — causing those gears to fail completely or be unavailable.

• One Transit owner reported that 5th gear was missing entirely and that the underlying issue was the input shaft weld breaking.

• Rebuilding the box with a new input shaft and top bearing has been cited as a common fix for this problem.

This suggests that 4th/5th gear failure is one of the more frequently seen serious mechanical faults in used or high-mileage VMT6 boxes.

3. Clutch / Dual-Mass Flywheel Acceleration Symptoms Affecting Gearbox Behavior

While not strictly a “gearbox fault,” clutch or dual-mass flywheel (DMF) deterioration is commonly reported on heavy-use Transits and can mimic gearbox problems — e.g.:

• Slipping clutch or poor engagement

• Unusual noises when engaging gears

• Difficulty selecting gears that feel transmission-related

Such issues, if left unchecked, can accelerate internal gearbox wear because of improper clutch disengagement.

4. Vague / Intermittent Shifting / Linkage Wear

Many Transit Customs in real-world service experience shift linkage wear or notchy gear feel, giving the impression the gearbox itself is failing when it’s actually:

• Linkage or cable bushings wearing

• Selector mechanism play

• Gear stick feeling loose or imprecise

While not an internal gearbox fault, this can be one of the first symptoms drivers notice as their VMT6 ages.

5. Random Slippage or Failure to Engage Higher Gears (6th/4th)

There are also occasional owner complaints of the gearbox not engaging certain gears like 6th or 4th properly — sometimes combined with electronics or clutch issues — even when there are no hard fault codes present. These may be due to clutch disengagement issues, worn internal forks, or uneven synchroniser wear.