Ford DPS6 Transmission for Sale | OEM PowerShift 6-Speed Dual-Clutch Automatic
$1,999.00
Product Overview
- Transmission Type: 6-speed dry dual-clutch automatic
- Compatible Engines: 1.0L EcoBoost, 1.6L Duratec, 1.6L EcoBoost, 2.0L Duratec
- Case Material: Aluminum alloy
- Production Years: 2010 to 2019
- Condition: OEM used, inspected and tested
- Availability: Multiple years 2011 to 2019 in stock
- Shipping: Free crated freight to all 50 states, 5 to 10 business days
- Inspected and operation verified before every shipment
- Clutch pack wear and TCM operation documented
- Year and application confirmed before shipping
- Fitment verified before every order ships
- Zero core charge required, your existing transmission stays with you
- Backed by a 15 day replacement warranty against internal defects
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Description
Transmission Background
The Ford DPS6, marketed by Ford as PowerShift and engineered as the 6DCT250, is a 6-speed dry dual-clutch automatic transmission used in the Ford Fiesta, Focus, C-Max, and select Fusion trims from 2010 through 2019. Unlike a traditional torque-converter automatic, the DPS6 uses two dry clutches and a Transmission Control Module to deliver shifts that are quicker than a hydraulic automatic and more fuel-efficient at the same time. Inside the case, two clutch packs alternate engagement as the gearbox swaps between odd and even gear pairs.
This setup gives the DPS6 PowerShift its signature feel: brisk acceleration off the line, manual-like efficiency on the highway, and lower fuel consumption than a comparable conventional automatic. For Fiesta and Focus owners replacing a worn or coded-out unit, a clean used DPS6 is a far better value than rebuilding the original.
When Replacement Becomes Necessary
- Shudder or jerkiness during low-speed acceleration, clutch wear or TCM adaptation drift
- Hard or delayed shifts between 1st and 2nd gear, dual mass flywheel or clutch fork wear
- Transmission warning light, TCM faults or stored shift adapt codes
- Loud bearing noise from the bell housing area, input shaft bearing wear
- Slipping or no engagement in one gear range, clutch pack failure
- Burning smell after stop-and-go driving, dry clutch wear
Known Issues We Inspect Before Shipping
- Clutch fork wear and clutch pack thickness, the most common DPS6 failure point
- TCM operation and stored adapt values, critical for smooth performance after install
- Input shaft and bearing condition
- Case integrity and seal surfaces
- Mechatronic unit operation where applicable
- Year-specific TSB updates, documented when present
What Ships and What Does Not
| INCLUDED | Complete transmission case assembly with internal gears, dual clutch packs, dry clutch fork, TCM where integrated, and bell housing. |
|---|---|
| NOT INCLUDED | Axle shafts, half shafts, harness, clutch fluid, dual mass flywheel where separate, motor mounts. |
| Fluid Note | Drained before shipping. Refill with Ford-spec dual clutch transmission fluid only. Do NOT use conventional automatic transmission fluid. |
| Core Note | No core charge. You are not required to return your old transmission. |
Direct-Fit Vehicle Applications
| Ford Fiesta | 2011 to 2019, all automatic trims |
|---|---|
| Ford Focus | 2012 to 2018, all automatic trims (excluding ST and RS) |
| Ford C-Max | 2013 to 2019, base automatic trims |
| Ford Fusion | 2013 to 2016, select base trims with the 1.6L EcoBoost option |
| Ford EcoSport | 2013 to 2017 (international markets) |
Not sure if this fits? Call us. We verify year, engine pairing, and application before every order ships.
Used OEM Versus Specialist Rebuild
For a Fiesta, Focus, C-Max, or Fusion with a failing DPS6, a documented used unit with clutch pack wear assessed and TCM operation verified is the cost-effective replacement path. For a high-mileage vehicle or one with multiple recurring TCM faults, a specialist rebuild with fresh clutch packs, updated TCM programming, and refreshed input shaft bearings is the better long-term investment. Rebuilt DPS6 units typically run $2,500 to $4,000 from established Ford specialist shops, plus the dual mass flywheel where separate.
Inspection Workflow
- Operation verified on test stand or in donor vehicle before removal where possible
- Clutch pack wear and remaining thickness measured and reported
- TCM operation and stored adapt values documented
- Input shaft bearing condition assessed
- Year and donor vehicle application confirmed
- Stored fault codes scanned and reported
- External seal and gasket inspection
Pre-Purchase Buyer Notes
- Match year and application: a 2012 Focus DPS6 differs from a 2017 Fiesta DPS6 in TCM calibration and clutch pack specifications even though the basic transmission is the same. We confirm year and application on every order.
- Plan TCM adaptation at installation: the DPS6 TCM learns shift behavior over time. A used unit installed in a new vehicle needs a relearn procedure or TCM reflash to deliver smooth shifts.
- Replace the dual mass flywheel where separate: dual mass flywheel wear contributes to DPS6 shudder. If the flywheel is a separate component on your vehicle, plan replacement at installation.
- Use Ford-spec DCT fluid only: the DPS6 requires Ford-specification dual-clutch transmission fluid. Do not use conventional automatic transmission fluid; it will damage the clutch material and cause harsh engagement.
- Address recurring TCM faults preventively: if your donor vehicle had recurring TCM codes before the DPS6 was removed, plan TCM replacement at installation. TCM costs are modest relative to repeat removal labor.
Why Buy From Part Nests
- Year and application confirmed before payment
- Clutch pack wear measured and reported
- TCM operation verified, stored adapt values documented
- Input shaft bearing condition assessed
- Stored fault codes scanned and disclosed
- No core return required
- Free crated freight delivery to every state
- 15 day replacement warranty against internal defects
- Call us to speak with someone who knows DPS6 PowerShift TCM behavior, clutch pack wear patterns, and Fiesta versus Focus versus C-Max application differences
Additional information
| transmission-type | 6 speed dry dual-clutch automatic |
|---|---|
| ford-designation | DPS6 / 6DCT250 / PowerShift |
| drive-configuration | Front Wheel Drive |
| number-of-forward-gears | 6 |
| operation | Fully automatic with adaptive shift logic |
| manufacturer | Ford / Getrag |
| production-years | 2010 to 2019 |
| case-material | Aluminum alloy |
| clutch-type | Dry dual clutch |
| tcm | adaptive learning, Integrated |
| vehicle-applications | C-Max, Focus, Ford Fiesta, Fusion select trims |
| compatible-engines | 1.0L EcoBoost, 1.6L Duratec, 1.6L EcoBoost, 2.0L Duratec |
| condition | inspected and tested, Used OEM |
Ford's 6-speed dry dual-clutch automatic transmission (engineered as the 6DCT250) used in the Fiesta, Focus, C-Max, and select Fusion trims from 2010 through 2019. Instead of a torque converter, the DPS6 uses two dry clutch packs and a Transmission Control Module to deliver shifts faster than a hydraulic automatic and with better fuel efficiency.
Several causes, in order of frequency: dry clutch pack wear, dual mass flywheel wear (where the flywheel is separate), TCM adaptation drift, and input shaft bearing wear. We inspect clutch pack thickness and TCM operation on every order, and recommend dual mass flywheel replacement at installation where applicable.
Ford-specification dual-clutch transmission fluid. Do NOT use conventional automatic transmission fluid (ATF). The DPS6 has dry clutches that require specific fluid chemistry. Wrong fluid causes harsh engagement, accelerated wear, and TCM faults.
The Ford Fiesta (2011 to 2019), Ford Focus (2012 to 2018), Ford C-Max (2013 to 2018), and select Ford Fusion trims with the 1.6L EcoBoost engine option. The DPS6 paired with the 1.0L EcoBoost, 1.6L Duratec, 1.6L EcoBoost, and 2.0L Duratec engines depending on application.
The Transmission Control Module learns shift behavior, clutch wear, and driver style over time, adapting shift quality to keep the dual clutches operating smoothly. A used DPS6 installed in a new vehicle needs a relearn procedure or TCM reflash to deliver smooth shifts. Skipping this causes harsh or hesitant shifts after installation.
Yes. Ford settled multiple class actions related to DPS6 PowerShift transmissions in Fiesta and Focus applications. The settlements covered extended warranty coverage, software updates, and certain repair reimbursements. For specific information on whether your vehicle is covered, contact Ford or your dealer. A used DPS6 replacement remains a valid path back on the road regardless of class action status.
Mechanically similar but with different TCM calibration and clutch pack specifications. We confirm year and application on every order to ensure correct calibration match for your specific vehicle. A direct year-and-application match installation goes more smoothly than cross-year fits.
No. There is no core return required.
15 Day Replacement Warranty
Every used Ford DPS6 transmission purchased through Part Nests carries a 15 day replacement warranty starting on the delivery date.
What Is Covered
- Internal defects already present when the unit arrives
- Performance materially different from how the transmission was described
- Incorrect part shipped due to an error on our end
What Is Not Covered
- Damage caused during installation
- Damage from incompatible components or wrong fluid type (conventional ATF instead of DCT fluid)
- External components unless specifically itemized
- Labor expenses of any kind
To start a warranty claim, reach us within 15 days of delivery.
- Clutch Pack Wear Measured: Remaining thickness documented before payment
- TCM Operation Verified: Stored adapt values and faults disclosed up front
- Input Shaft Bearing Assessed: Bell housing area inspected
- Year and Application Confirmed: Fiesta, Focus, C-Max, or Fusion matched to your vehicle
- DCT Fluid Spec Flagged: Wrong fluid type prevented up front
- 15 Day Replacement Cover: Internal defects protected from delivery onward
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Brett M. –
Got a 2015 DPS6 for a Focus replacement. Year and application confirmed before payment, clutch pack wear measured at approximately 60 percent remaining, TCM operation verified clean. Filled with Ford-spec DCT fluid at install per their note. Shifts smoothly after TCM relearn.
Erica T. –
Replaced a DPS6 in a 2013 Fiesta. Honest about it being a used unit with disclosed clutch pack wear. TCM adapt values were documented. Plan a dual mass flywheel replacement at install per their recommendation. Daily driver is back to working order.
Brett M. –
Got a 2015 DPS6 for a Focus replacement. Year and application confirmed before payment, clutch pack wear measured at approximately 60 percent remaining, TCM operation verified clean. Filled with Ford-spec DCT fluid at install per their note. Shifts smoothly after TCM relearn.
Erica T. –
Replaced a DPS6 in a 2013 Fiesta. Honest about it being a used unit with disclosed clutch pack wear. TCM adapt values were documented. Plan a dual mass flywheel replacement at install per their recommendation. Daily driver is back to working order.
Brett M. –
Got a 2015 DPS6 for a Focus replacement. Year and application confirmed before payment, clutch pack wear measured at approximately 60 percent remaining, TCM operation verified clean. Filled with Ford-spec DCT fluid at install per their note. Shifts smoothly after TCM relearn.
Erica T. –
Replaced a DPS6 in a 2013 Fiesta. Honest about it being a used unit with disclosed clutch pack wear. TCM adapt values were documented. Plan a dual mass flywheel replacement at install per their recommendation. Daily driver is back to working order.