The Ford Type 9 gearbox is Fords first 5 speed rear wheel drive gearbox. Based on the 4 speed Type E gearbox it is a popular 5 speed replacement for kit car builders. Most conveniently come with separate bell housings to can be swapped around easily. As is common with most Ford gearboxes it has a 1 inch diameter 23 spline input shaft. The main gear housing is cast iron with an alloy tail casing.

Common applications

Capri 1.6, 2.0 1983 onwards
Capri 2.8 1982 onwards
Sierra 1.6, 1.8, 2.0
Sierra XR4i
Sierra XR4x4 2.8

Fluids

Standard oil grade 75W 90 semi-synthetic.

Oil capacity

2wd 1.9 litres
4wd 1.25 litres plus ½  litre in transfer box

Ford Type 9 5 Speed gearbox

Ford Type 9 gearbox cross section diagram