ZF CFT30 Continuously Variable Transmission: Reliability and Failure Analysis
Introduction The ZF CFT30, also written CFT-30, is a chain-driven continuously variable transaxle (CVT) developed by ZF for Ford’s transverse V6 vehicle platforms. It combines a steel-chain pulley variator, a torque converter with a lockup clutch, hydraulic forward/reverse control, and an electronically controlled mechatronic assembly. In North American applications, the CFT30 was fitted to selected…
