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6R80 Valve Body 2011-2015

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6R80 Valve Body 2011-2015, used and ready to install. Fits the 6R80. Ships fast from the USA.

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About this product

A 2011-2015 Ford F-150, Expedition, Mustang or Explorer that shifts harsh, slips between gears, or sets a shift-solenoid or TCC code is the classic 6R80 valve body complaint across this run of trucks and cars. This is a used 6R80 valve body covering that 2011-2015 window, built to the solenoid and casting spec Ford ran before the separator-plate update it introduced partway through the 2015 model year.

What the valve body does in a 6R80

In the 6R80, the valve body is the hydraulic brain of the transmission. Pump pressure travels through a block of precision bores and spool valves inside the casting to apply each clutch pack and band, and because this is an electronically controlled unit, the valve body also carries the shift solenoids and the pressure control (EPC) solenoid the computer fires to time every shift. Years of heat cycling and fine contamination wear those bores and solenoid orifices, which is why a 6R80 with otherwise clean fluid can still develop harsh or inconsistent shifts.

Symptoms this valve body fixes

How to confirm it before you buy

Read the codes before you order. A shift-solenoid or EPC code points at the valve body's electrical side, while a ratio-error code that returns after a solenoid has already been swapped points at bore wear in the casting itself. Our 6R80 shift solenoid symptoms guide and valve body wear guide both help rule out a cheaper solenoid-only fix before you commit to a full valve body.

Fitment

This used 6R80 valve body covers 2011 through 2015 production, built to the solenoid spec Ford used before the separator-plate and PR valve change it introduced partway through the 2015 model year. If your vehicle is a late-2015 build, confirm which side of that change it falls on before ordering - send your VIN and we will check. Outside this window, or if you want a remanufactured unit instead of used, see the full 6R80 lineup on the 6R80 parts page.

Install notes

Change the fluid and filter at the same time you install this, since leftover debris from the worn unit is what tends to take out a fresh valve body early; our 6R80 pan with drain plug makes that service and future fluid changes easier. Torque the valve body bolts in sequence, refill with Mercon LV ATF, and run the adaptive shift relearn with a scan tool before calling the job done. If you are already pulling the transmission apart for other wear, our 6R80 overhaul kit for 2009-2014 and 6R80 clutch drum cover the clutch and hard-parts side of a full rebuild instead of just the valve body.


Specifications

Fits6R80 2011-2015
Part typeValve Body
ConditionUsed
BrandOEM
ReferenceF150
ShipsFrom the USA
Warranty1-year

Complete the job: parts that go with this

Doing this repair right usually means replacing these at the same time. Same transmission, ships together.

6R80 Solenoid Kit 2011-2022
6R80 Solenoid Kit 2011-2022
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6R80 Shift Kit
6R80 Shift Kit
$118.99

6R80 Valve Body 2011-2015: common questions

Does this fit my 2011-2015 F-150, Expedition or Explorer?

It fits 6R80 production from 2011 through 2015, built to the casting and solenoid spec Ford used before the mid-2015 separator-plate update. Confirm your build date if your vehicle is a late-2015 model.

Is this a new or remanufactured valve body?

It is used, not remanufactured or rebuilt from a core, and matched to the 2011-2015 casting generation rather than sold by model name alone.

How do I know if I need the pre- or post-2015 valve body?

Ford changed the casting and separator plate partway through the 2015 model year. If you are not sure which side of that change your vehicle falls on, send your VIN before ordering.

What symptoms mean it's the valve body and not a solenoid?

If a solenoid has already been replaced and the same shift complaint or code comes back, that points to worn bores or solenoid orifices inside the casting rather than the solenoid itself.

What fluid does the 6R80 take?

Mercon LV ATF across all model years. A different fluid spec changes shift feel and can produce symptoms that mimic a bad valve body.


Repair guides for this job

Sources
  1. Transmission Digest — Ford 6R80 shift solenoid 'E' resistance change: How to tell the difference. Backs the post-November-2010 Shift Solenoid E spec that applies across this 2011-2015 window, used here to separate a solenoid problem from a valve body problem. www.transmissiondigest.com/ford-6r80-shift-solenoid-e-resistance-change-difference/
  2. Sonnax — Ford 6R80, 6R100 Valve Body Layout. Exploded location guide mapping each 6R80 valve train to its symptoms, used here for how line pressure routes through the casting to each clutch and band. www.sonnax.com/tech_resources/885-ford-6r80-6r100-valve-body-layout

6R80 Valve Body 2011-2015

$279.98
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