2015-2016 Ford 6.7L Powerstroke Transmissions & Parts

The 6R140 on the 2015-2016 Ford 6.7L Powerstroke

Ford bolted one transmission behind the 6.7L Powerstroke in these years: the TorqShift 6R140 six-speed automatic with SelectShift and a tow/haul mode. Diesel trucks could also be ordered with a transmission-mounted live-drive/stationary PTO provision. First gear is 3.974, second 2.318, third 1.516 and fourth 1.149, followed by two overdrive ratios of 0.858 and 0.674, plus a 3.12 reverse. Ford rates the 6R140 for 1,400 lb-ft of converter-multiplied input torque. On 2015-2016 trucks it sits behind the 440 hp / 860 lb-ft calibration, and the torque converter can lock up as low as 900 rpm. The transmission oil cooler rides on the secondary cooling loop, the low-temperature circuit with its own radiator that also serves the charge-air cooler and the fuel cooler.

What fails and why

Here is the straight answer: there is no widespread hard-part failure pattern on record for the 2015-2016 6R140. The documented problems are software campaigns. Recall 14V204 covers only early-build 2015 F-250, F-350, F-450 and F-550 trucks built September 13, 2013 through March 28, 2014. On those trucks the transmission software could engage Reverse for about 1.5 seconds on a Park-to-Drive shift while the display read Drive, which shows up as a brief roll backward. The remedy is a dealer software update. If you own or are buying an early 2015, confirm the campaign was done. Beyond that, what wears is what you service: fluid, filter and the pan gasket. Ford's schedule is 150,000 miles on the normal interval and 50,000 miles on the severe interval, and a truck that tows belongs on the severe schedule.

Stock replacement vs. upgrade

If your truck is stock and hauls a normal load, stay with OEM-spec parts. That means the correct fluid, the Motorcraft FT-187 filter and the BC3Z-7A191-B pan gasket, with 17.4 to 18.5 quarts going back in. Upgrades earn their place when you ask more of the truck than Ford planned for. If you add power, the documented compliant route is an in-line tuner that manages line pressure and shift strategy, so the transmission stays inside the 6R140's own protection logic. Owners who build past that look at billet flex plates, a billet intermediate shaft, interlocking pressure plate kits, an aftermarket torque converter or a complete built transmission. For trucks that tow hard, this page also has deep and cast-aluminum pans and auxiliary coolers.

What we carry

This collection covers the whole 6R140, from fluid to a complete unit:

• Complete transmissions: BD Diesel Torquemaster and Roadmaster transmission-and-converter packages, and ATS Diesel Performance 6R140 packages in 2WD and 4WD versions.
• Internals and converters: the BD Diesel Proforce 4D 6R140 torque converter and interlocking pressure plate kits, the ATS billet intermediate shaft, and the SPE Motorsport solenoid body and transmission line kit.
• Flex plates: XDP Tow Series and Billet Tow & Race Series flex plates with the matching bolt kit, plus billet flex plates from BD Diesel and ATS.
• Pans and gaskets: a heavy-duty cast-aluminum deep pan from PPE, a cast-aluminum pan from Mishimoto, the Mag-Hytec F6R140 pan and an SPE Motorsport deep pan, plus MAHLE pan and transfer case gaskets.
• Cooling: the Mishimoto MMTC-F2D-11SL direct-fit cooler, Mishimoto universal and fan-equipped coolers, and BD Diesel Xtruded auxiliary and double-stacked coolers with an electric cooler fan.
• Fluid and filters: Motorcraft Mercon LV, Hot Shot's Secret fluids and Shift Restore additive, Lucas Oil multi-vehicle ATF, and the BD Diesel filter service kit.
• Controls and wiring: the BD Diesel 6R140 pressure controller and pressure enhancer solenoid, the ATS Co-Pilot Tow Edition, and an Alliant Power two-wire pigtail.

Fitment notes

This page is for the 2015-2016 F-250 and F-350 pickups in single- or dual-rear-wheel form and the F-450 pickup. The F-350, F-450 and F-550 chassis cab runs its own 300 hp / 660 lb-ft rating, so confirm a converter or complete unit is listed for chassis cab before you order. Many parts here are listed for 2011-2019 because the 6R140 family covers that span, but the family is not one identical unit. When sourcing a complete transmission, match the PTO provision, 4x2 versus 4x4, and the calibration level, since 2011-2014 trucks ran 400 hp / 800 lb-ft and 2015-2016 trucks run 440 hp / 860 lb-ft. A few parts, like the Mishimoto direct-fit cooler and the BD Diesel packages, are listed for 2011-2016 only. Fluid is the last check: original 6R140 documentation calls for MERCON LV, while some current maintenance schedules list MERCON ULV, so read your owner's manual for your build. When in doubt, verify by VIN.

Frequently asked questions

What transmission does my 2015-2016 F-250 or F-350 with the 6.7L Powerstroke have?

The Ford TorqShift 6R140 six-speed automatic. It was the only transmission offered behind the diesel in these years, with SelectShift, tow/haul and an optional factory live-drive/stationary PTO provision on diesel trucks. On 2015-2016 pickups it is paired with the 440 hp / 860 lb-ft calibration.

How often should the 6R140 be serviced?

Ford's schedule lists 150,000 miles on the normal interval and 50,000 miles on the severe interval. If your truck tows, use the severe schedule. A service takes the FT-187 filter, the BC3Z-7A191-B pan gasket and 17.4 to 18.5 quarts of the correct fluid.

Is my 2015 covered by the Park-to-Drive transmission recall?

Only if it was built September 13, 2013 through March 28, 2014. Recall 14V204 fixed software that could engage Reverse for about 1.5 seconds on a Park-to-Drive shift while the display showed Drive. The remedy is a dealer software update, so have a Ford dealer confirm completion on any early-build 2015. 2016 trucks are not part of this campaign.

Which fluid goes in the 6R140?

Original 6R140 documentation calls for MERCON LV, and some current maintenance schedules list MERCON ULV. Check your owner's manual for your specific build before you buy. This page carries Motorcraft XT10QLVC Mercon LV and Hot Shot's Secret Blue Diamond Dexron VI & Mercon LV, along with fluids made for other specs, so match the label to your manual.

Can the stock 6R140 handle added power?

Ford rates it for 1,400 lb-ft of converter-multiplied input torque. The documented compliant way to add power is an in-line tuner that manages line pressure and shift strategy so the transmission stays inside its protection logic. If you push beyond that or tow at the limit, build parts like billet flex plates, a billet intermediate shaft and interlocking pressure plate kits are on this page.

Not sure what fits? Call the shop at the number in the header, or use the fitment checker on any product page. We install everything we sell.