Originally posted by akrump47:
So THAT would explain the commonplace syncro failures on early SVT's especially when considering that he car has to be driven much harder since the powerband is moved up into the 5000-7000 RPM range vs the normal Duratec. Thats just like Ford to spec the wrong fluid that dosent lubricate properly


They only changed the original recommended fluid spec for US vehicles. (Yes screw the home crowd!)
It has always been a 75W90 synth gear oil in the European cars. (Matter of fact that's what BAT has always sold too by no coincidence!)

I'm sure Ford wanted to "appease" the majority of the buying population (I.E a bunch of worthless sheep, but that's another story!) and use an ATF based fluid to keep the shifting feel easy in all weather and their pocket book fully lined (ATF is a hell of a lot cheaper than Synth gear oil!)
Too bad it back fired with such high warranty claims which likely were caused by the asinine fluid choice!
(The typical Ford vicious circle - cut costs by making an excellent product inferior only to have 5 times as many failures )

2000 SVT #674 13.47 @ 102 - All Motor! It was not broke; Yet I fixed it anyway.