Ford F-4EAT transmission
The F-4EAT was a 4-speed, electronically controlled automatic transmission developed by Mazda and JATCO beginning in 1990. It was also later produced by Ford Motor Company from 1991 to 2003, to replace the 3-speed/hydraulic controlled ATX. It is referred to as the "F4A-EL" by both Mazda and Kia, who also used this transmission. This transmission is an updated Mazda F3A transmission, 3-speed hydraulic controlled transmission. The F-4EAT uses electronic, computer controls, a 4th gear overdrive, has a lock-up torque converter and differential. It used a computer-controlled speed sensor for the speedometer.
Applications
Ford
- 1991–1996 Ford Laser
- 1991–2002 Ford Escort
- 1998–2003 Ford ZX2
- 1993–1997 Ford Probe
- 1991–1999 Mercury Tracer
- 1991–1994 Mercury Capri
Mazda
- 1990–2003 Mazda Protege
- 1993 Mazda 626 LX V6/ES V6
- 1990–1994 Mazda 323
- 1992–1995 Mazda MX-3
- 1995-2001 Mazda Millenia
- 1999-2001 Mazda MPV 2.5 Duratec
- 2007-2012 Ford Escape
- also known to be used in Mazda Xedos 6 and Mazda Xedos 9
Kia
- 1994–2001 Kia Sephia
- 2000–2003 Kia Spectra
- 2000–2005 Kia Rio