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Automatic transmission ZF or OEM FORD
If you get the optional 6 speed auto it will be a lot better than the old sloppy 4 speed which was a standard box
Pros: better than 4 speed
Cons: old sloppy 4 speed
Falcon auto gearbox superior to commodore auto though.
Pros: superior performance
Vehicle:
Ford
The ZF is an amazing automatic one of the best in the industry but it’s to smooth its boring imo. The AT is still a blast I just wanted a more engaging raw experience that’s really all. I do miss the comfort sometimes and god damn the gas mileage ????
Pros: amazing, one of best, still a blast, good comfort, good gas mileage
Cons: too smooth, boring
Vehicle:
Toyota Supra
The ZF8 is arguably better than the manual performance wise.
Pros: arguably better performance
Absolutely nothing wrong with the ZF8 auto; it's a different type of fun.
Pros: nothing wrong, different type of fun
BMW manuals are a bit "notchy". I have to say their ZF automatics are a lot better.
Cons: manuals are notchy
Vehicle:
BMW
2015 ford fiesta with the shitty automatic. About the only redeeming quality that thing had was its 40ish mpg when it actually worked.
Cons: shitty automatic, unreliable
Vehicle:
Ford Fiesta
the worst 4 speed slush box known to man.
Cons: worst known
Vehicle:
Ford Thunderbird
I also used to have a 2013 Focus Trend. It was a nightmare. Ford Australia did a buyback & gave me a massive discount on my current car. Don’t buy an auto. Save yourself the nightmare & money.
Cons: unreliable, nightmare
Vehicle:
Ford Focus
cutia e foarte enervantă ( la viteze mici smucește sau se îngâtuie, nu știe în ce viteză să stea. E bine să o ții mereu pe sport că e mai confortabilă dar și așa câteodată când pleci de pe loc se turează la maxim ca un cvt fără să schimbe viteza decât pe la 4-5000 rpm :)))
Cons: smuceste la viteze mici, se ingatuie, tureaza excesiv
Vehicle:
Ford Focus
Mileage: 100000 km
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Which automatic transmission to choose — ZF or OEM FORD?
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We compare automatic transmission across these categories:
- PR Score.
- Overall ranking.
- Vote balance.
- Average rating.
- Number of reviews.
- Feature ratings.
- Car owners’ choice.
Which automatic transmission are better — OEM FORD or ZF?
In March 2026 on PartReview, automatic transmission ZF were overall better than OEM FORD.
- ZF received a PR Score of 95 out of 100, and OEM FORD scored 23 points.
- There are not enough reviews yet for automatic transmission ZF and OEM FORD to participate in the ranking. You can help by adding your review for these manufacturers.
- The average rating is higher for ZF (4.6) than for OEM FORD (1.8).
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Automatic transmission ZF have better feature ratings than OEM FORD:
- Slip - owners believe, that this property for ZF is better than OEM FORD.
- Shift quality - drivers claim, that this property for ZF is outperforms OEM FORD.
- Clunks - reviews suggest, that this property for ZF is preferred to OEM FORD.
Which automatic transmission are more popular — ZF or OEM FORD?
In March 2026 on PartReview, automatic transmission ZF were overall more popular than OEM FORD.
By vote balance, automatic transmission ZF surpassed OEM FORD:
- For ZF, the ratio of positive (44) to negative (2) votes is 42 votes.
- For OEM FORD, the ratio of positive (8) to negative (26) votes is -18 votes.
By number of reviews, automatic transmission ZF surpassed OEM FORD:
- For automatic transmission ZF there are 15 reviews: 14 positive, 1 neutral, 0 negative.
- For automatic transmission OEM FORD there are 11 reviews: 2 positive, 1 neutral, 8 negative.
Which automatic transmission do car owners prefer — ZF or OEM FORD?
In March 2026, according to PartReview, automatic transmission ZF and OEM FORD have not taken top places in car-specific ratings. You can help by adding your review about these manufacturers.
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