DC4, Getrag 6DCT250, DPS6, Powershift

The Getrag 6DCT250 is a 6-speed electronically controlled dry dual-clutch transmission used under several manufacturer designations, including DPS6 / PowerShift in Ford applications and DC4 / EDC in Renault applications. It uses two dry clutches and separate input shafts for the odd and even gear sets, allowing the next gear to be pre-selected before the active clutch disengages. Unlike many wet-clutch DCTs, the 6DCT250 uses electromechanical clutch and gear-selection actuators rather than hydraulic clutch actuation.

Specification: 6-speed dual-clutch transmission • Dry dual-clutch design • Maximum torque capacity approximately 250 Nm • Transverse-engine layout • Front-wheel drive • Electronically controlled electromechanical actuation • Dual input shafts • Dual output shafts • Separate odd/even gear paths • Integrated differential • No conventional torque converter • Self-adjusting clutch system.

Commonly fitted to selected Ford Fiesta, Focus, B-Max and EcoSport, together with Renault Clio, Captur, Mégane and Scénic and selected Dacia, Smart and other applications. The transmission is known as DPS6 PowerShift by Ford and DC4/EDC by Renault, with manufacturer-specific clutch assemblies, TCM software and calibrations. The transmission identification and vehicle application should therefore always be confirmed before ordering replacement parts.

Common Fault Codes

For this transmission family, the exact DTC definitions can vary between Ford DPS6 and Renault DC4 applications. The following are particularly relevant to the Ford DPS6/6DCT250 diagnostic system:

These codes are documented specifically within Ford's DPS6/6DCT250 diagnostic procedures, including dedicated tests for the clutch motors, clutch position sensors, shift-fork position circuits and TCM.

Diagnostic Note: Fault codes should be interpreted according to the vehicle manufacturer rather than the Getrag transmission designation alone. For example, Renault DC4 applications can report manufacturer-specific codes such as P1743/P1744 associated with clutch actuator/control problems, whereas Ford DPS6 diagnostics use codes including P090A/P090C and the P28xx clutch and shift-fork series.

A stored DTC does not automatically confirm a failed component. Dry-clutch wear or contamination, actuator motor faults, shift-fork problems, position sensors, wiring, TCM failure, incorrect clutch setup/adaptation and internal bearing wear can produce overlapping symptoms. Always confirm the vehicle manufacturer, exact transmission identification and manufacturer-specific diagnostic information before replacing parts.