Ford Transit Connect, PJ2 (EU)

Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Ford Transit Connect, PJ2 (EU) uses automatic transmission fluid with a capacity range of 4 to 8,5 liters. The service interval is 60000 km or 36 months. The data covers 5 configurations.

The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.

TypeSpecifications
Transit Connect 1.5 EcoBlue (74 kW) (2018-2024)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8 liter
  • Code: 8F35 8/1
Transit Connect 1.5 EcoBlue (88 kW) (2018-2024)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8 liter
  • Code: 8F35 8/1
Transit Connect 1.5 TDCi (74 kW), XXGA (2015-2019)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 7-7,25 liter
  • Code: MPS6/6DCT450 (PowerShift) 6/1
Transit Connect 1.5 TDCi (88 kW) (2015-2019)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 7-7,25 liter
  • Change 60000 km/ 36 months
  • Code: MPS6/6DCT450 (PowerShift) 6/1
Transit Connect 1.6 EcoBoost (2013-2016)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8,5 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 4 liter (Service fill)
  • Code: 6F35 6/1

Additional Notes

  • The Ford Transit Connect 1.6 EcoBoost (2013-2016) automatic transaxle carries a dry fill capacity of 8.5 liters, which represents the total fluid volume required when filling a completely drained or newly assembled unit. The service fill capacity of 4 liters applies during routine fluid changes, where residual fluid remains in the torque converter and passages after a standard drain.
  • The difference between the 1.6 EcoBoost dry fill (8.5 liters) and service fill (4 liters) is substantial, at roughly 4.5 liters. Using the service fill figure during a routine change without a full flush or converter drain would leave the majority of the original fluid volume in the system.
  • The 1.5 EcoBlue variants in both 74 kW and 88 kW outputs share an identical automatic transaxle capacity of 8 liters under normal use conditions, despite their difference in power output.
  • The 1.5 TDCi semi-automatic transaxle specifies a capacity range of 7 to 7.25 liters rather than a fixed value. A range like this typically accounts for minor variation in residual fluid levels after draining, meaning the correct fill quantity is confirmed by a level check rather than a fixed volume alone.
  • Among the semi-automatic transaxle entries, only the 1.5 TDCi (88 kW) includes a defined change interval of 60,000 km or 36 months under normal use conditions. The 1.5 TDCi (74 kW) with engine code XXGA shares the same capacity range but carries no interval specification in the listed data.
  • The semi-automatic transaxle fitted to the 1.5 TDCi variants differs in classification from the fully automatic transaxles on the EcoBoost and EcoBlue models. A semi-automatic unit retains a conventional gear set but automates clutch actuation, which can influence fluid type requirements and service procedures compared to a traditional torque-converter automatic.
  • The automatic transaxle entries for the 1.5 EcoBlue models cover the 2018-2024 period, while the 1.6 EcoBoost automatic entry spans 2013-2016, reflecting a generational shift in powertrain offerings across the Transit Connect PJ2 range.

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