BorgWarner expands transfer case business with North American OEMs

• The company offers two types of two-speed transfer cases: Electric Motor-Operated Optimized Transfer Case (EMOD) and Electronically Controlled Part-Time Transfer Case (ESOF)
• BorgWarner has more than 40 years of experience in providing transfer cases for vehicle manufacturers’ passenger car platforms
• High-performance solutions provide fast response and improved torque performance

BorgWarner, a global product leader in innovative and sustainable mobility solutions, is expanding its contract with a major North American OEM to supply two transfer cases for vehicles that meet the requirements of an upcoming new platform. BorgWarner will provide two types of transfer cases, including an electric motor-operated shifter (EMOD) and an electronically controlled shifter (ESOF). Two of the manufacturer’s internal combustion and hybrid passenger pickup platforms will be equipped with the EMOD and ESOF, and one passenger pickup will be equipped with the ESOF. Two of the platforms are scheduled to start production in 2027, and the third is expected to start production in 2028.

“We have been supplying transfer cases to this OEM for combustion and hybrid passenger pickup platforms for over 40 years and we are honored to have the opportunity to again supply transfer cases for several of their upcoming models,” said Isabelle McKenzie, Vice President and President and General Manager, Transmission & MOS Systems, BorgWarner. “These expansions reinforce our team’s reputation and speak volumes about the proven architecture, performance, reliability and quality of our transfer case products. We very much look forward to serving our valued customers with exceptional vehicle platforms.”

EMOD is a high-performance transfer case that features faster response, greater torque accuracy and preload torque management, enhancing the vehicle’s overall safety and stability. At the heart of EMOD is an electric motor-driven clutch control system that actively adjusts the torque split between the front and rear wheels based on a variety of continuously monitored vehicle parameters. Although used on several other OEM platforms, this is the first time an EMOD transfer case has been used on this passenger pickup platform.

Designed to meet the demanding operating conditions of heavy-duty pickups, the ESOF transfer case of the part-time four-wheel drive system provides an efficient two-wheel drive mode and can switch to four-wheel drive while the vehicle is moving, and provides excellent NVH performance. ESOF technology has a good application record for fast and smooth shifting, and it has been innovated for the third time with this pickup platform.

Both transfer cases are equipped with BorgWarner’s HY-VO® drive chain, which has been optimized to significantly improve efficiency and durability. EMOD is also equipped with BorgWarner’s high-quality friction group products. The entire series of transfer cases will be produced at its plant in Seneca, South Carolina.