Replacement valve body and solenoid pack for the MPS6 6DCT450 dual-clutch transmission used in the Ford Focus, Fusion, Mondeo and Volvo.
If a Ford Focus, Fusion, C-Max, Escape, Mondeo, Galaxy or S-Max - or a Chrysler, Dodge or Volvo sharing the same transaxle - is engaging harshly, flaring between gears, overheating into limp mode, or holding a solenoid-performance code after a fluid and filter service, the part doing the damage is usually the valve body riding behind the mechatronic cover, not the clutch packs it feeds. This listing is the MPS6 (Getrag 6DCT450) valve body with the solenoid pack already installed, so you are replacing the pressure controls and the valve bores together instead of chasing one sticking valve at a time.
The MPS6 is a wet dual-clutch transaxle - both clutch packs run submerged in the same fluid that operates the hydraulics - and it is a different unit from Ford's dry-clutch DPS6 (6DCT250) used in the Focus and Fiesta, even though both were marketed as PowerShift in some markets. The valve body bolts to the case behind the mechatronic cover and feeds clutch and shift pressure; because the solenoids ship mounted on it, the pressure-control calibration and the valve bores are replaced as one matched unit rather than one part at a time.
Scan for stored codes first - a solenoid-performance code that persists after a fresh fluid and filter service is the strongest sign this assembly, not the clutch packs, is the problem. Match the casting and connector against your old unit or send your VIN before ordering; this unit ships with a protective oil film on the valve body face, which is packaging, not used-part residue.
This assembly covers the MPS6 as installed in the Chrysler 200 (2007-2014, 2.0L) and Sebring (2007-2010, 2.0L/2.2L), Dodge Avenger (2007-2014, 2.0L) and Journey (2008-2016, 2.0L/2.2L), Ford Focus (2006-2016, 1.5L/2.0L), C-Max (2011-2016, 2.0L), Escape (2012-2016, 2.0L), Fusion (2014-2016, 2.0L), Mondeo (2008-2015, 1.6L-2.2L), Galaxy (2010-2015, 2.0L/2.2L) and S-Max (2010-2016, 2.0L), Fiat Freemont (2011, 2.0L), and Land Rover Freelander 2/LR2 (2010-2011, 2.0L/2.2L). The MPS6 is the wet-clutch unit - it is not interchangeable with the dry-clutch DPS6 used in other Focus and Fiesta model years, so confirm which transaxle your VIN carries before ordering. We also stock a second MPS6 valve body with shift solenoids covering an overlapping but different vehicle span, including Volvo and Range Rover Evoque applications, if this listing's years don't match your VIN.
Drain the fluid, pull the mechatronic cover and the wiring pass-through, then unbolt the old assembly in sequence and keep the clutch feed passages clean of debris from the old fluid. Refill with a fluid rated for this wet dual-clutch pack - confirm the specification before you commit to one, such as our Valvoline full-synthetic dual-clutch fluid - then run the adaptive relearn with a bidirectional scan tool like our Autel MaxiCOM MK808S so the TCM re-learns clutch touch points before you road test it. If the fluid that came out was dark or metallic, pair this with our MPS6 6DCT450 master rebuild kit rather than reusing worn clutch packs behind a new valve body.
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Doing this repair right usually means replacing these at the same time. Same transmission, ships together.
No. The MPS6 (6DCT450) is a wet dual-clutch transaxle; the DPS6 (6DCT250) used in other Focus and Fiesta years is a dry-clutch design. They are not interchangeable - confirm which transaxle your VIN carries before ordering this part.
The MPS6 valve body with the solenoid pack already mounted on the casting, so the pressure controls and valve bores are replaced together.
That's packaging to protect the bores in shipping, not residue from a used part.
Harsh or delayed 1-2 and 2-3 engagement and gear flare come first, followed by overheat warnings, limp mode, and solenoid-performance codes that persist after a fluid service.
Yes - run the transmission adaptive relearn with a bidirectional scan tool before road testing so the TCM re-learns clutch touch points against the new assembly.
It covers the 2007-2014 Chrysler 200 (2.0L) and 2011 Fiat Freemont (2.0L) listed in the fitment section, but match the casting and connector against your old unit or send your VIN to be sure.
