The CFT30 is found on the 2005 Ford Freestyle. Image courtesy of cargurus.com. The is a Ford CVT transmission built by that appeared on three vehicle models from 2005-07: the Ford Freestyle, Ford Five Hundred, and the Mercury Montego. The gearbox is known for representing all that is good, as well as all that is bad, about CVTs.

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Because it has no set gears, it’s always able to find the optimum spot for fuel economy, which, as we all know, matters more than ever in these days of hyper-expensive gas. On the other hand, it’s notorious for making the sorts of odd noises that CVTs are famous for. Fortunately, most times these strange sounds are due to specific issues within the casing that can be corrected. Here are the most common sounds you’re likely to encounter in this Ford CVT transmission:.

Whining or thumping while in neutral or park – This is usually caused by wear on the input shift; it may also be due to roller bearing issues such as flat spots. To diagnose this issue, monitor the turbine shaft speed (TSS) with your scanner. If the noise dissipates as TSSSRC falls to zero, then the input shaft and bearing are the most likely culprits. Whining or ticking on deceleration – First, make sure that the noise is coming from the transmission itself. Often a sound that seems to be coming from the gearbox actually originates somewhere else, like the exhaust system or even within the engine. If the noise is coming from this Ford CVT transmission, and if it occurs as the vehicle drops below 20 mph, then the issue is probably in the differential assembly. However, if the noise is continuous throughout deceleration, then the transfer gear assembly is the most likely source.

In either case, repairs consist of changing out the transfer gear and the differential. Demonstrates how these noises sound. It’s well worth taking a couple of minutes to watch. Working with the All-Wheel Drive (AWD) CFT30 If the vehicle you’re working on has AWD, then you will first need to detach the power transfer unit (PTU). Spend a moment examining the differential shims; they may need to be reshimmed. Noise and CVT Transmissions: A Quick Reference CVTs in general remain problematic for manufacturers. These companies are under pressure from two different sources, each of which is hard to please and very powerful: the US government and the car buying public.

The goal of squeezing as much energy as possible out of every drop of fuel led to widespread adoption of the CVT. But its unique characteristics, especially its non-traditional “feel” and sound, have led to widespread consumer complaints and service requests. This is not to say that problems with the Ford CVT transmission and similar models are all in the driver’s head; far from it. It does mean, however, that solving the problem will sometimes involve actual repairs and at other times will require educating individual consumers on the unique characteristics of CVTs.

Knowing which direction to take depends on listening to the driver’s concerns and then thoroughly troubleshooting the transmission. If it’s in good working order, then simply reassuring the customer may be all that’s needed. Like it or not, CVTs are. Dealing with their issues will require both technical and people skills.

As the technology matures and public perception changes, however, these problems should become less common, making life a little easier for us all. If you’re looking for a quality remanufactured transmission, then you won’t do better than ETE REMAN. That’s why we offer a three-year/unlimited mileage warranty on all our products. Browse our online catalog and.

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