Regular transmission fluid changes over and above factory recommended intervals are very important on these units, this will keep all sliding parts clean, they have a filter;but it’s installed in away you must remove quite a few components to get at it , so consequently it’s not a in vehicle part change and you MUST use the correct type of fluid .
I dont mean to be so offtopic but does any of you know a tool to log back into an instagram account?? I somehow forgot my account password. I would appreciate any assistance you can offer me
I'm dealing with this issue now. Waiting on my replacement CD4E for my 2000 mazda 626. Yes I did drive it although it was acting up, then finally giving out. Now know it was most likely the pressure valve being the culprit.
Hard shifts are a sure sign of "runaway" EPC, if you had no forward engagement and/or noise, it most likely broke the 2 sided drum like the one in this video
Thanks for the very detailed explanation. I have a Ford E150 transmission that has failed and Ii am considering dropping it and doing the repairs myself. Never didan auto Ronny, but, I am always up for a challenge.
The CD4E is not a Ford transmission,It is a Mazda transmission.Most transmission repair shops refuse to rebuild this transmission.This transmission was put in the Escape also
I am no idiot.Have replaced one in an all wheel drive Escape with a Jasper reman which comes with a new cooler that is mandatory to replace part of the warranty.
I put in a cd4e valve body put in the shift solenoid put it back in and now I have no reverse all other grear work fine what caused it to not work the reverse gear.were did I go wrong
I have a problem with a 1995 Ford Contour. The transmission went out at 77000 miles. I put a used one in with 39000 miles, along with valve body kit and Transmission cooler. The fluid only seems to last about a year, and then it starts a delayed shift form 2nd to third , or will be searching for 3rd. I changed the fluid with Mercon V and Lubegard red And it came out of it. Initially it had a pretty hard shift from 2nd to 3rd , but now the shifting doesn't seem to be as hard. The Transmission is quiet and no noise. You mention the pressure regulator.Is that something I should look into or do you think changing the fluid like I have been doing will take care of it? I've never had a transmission be so hard on the fluid. Comments appreciated. Thanks .
Hey, all. I've started a page devoted to this nasty transmission on Facebook. Do a search 'ford/mercury cd4e transmission.' It's a place where we can meet up and discuss our collective misery caused by this thing and how some of us solved the issues.
I have no idea if this happened to my transmission, but i got mine replaced with a hefty bill of $2500. it was giving hard shifts, and the garage said that the oil pan rusted through and pissed all the oil out. -.-
i think the people or man who invented the automatic transmision was a genuis! and also the people that thought of how to cast and make the parts were all epic also! so in the used replacement tranny did you replace the epc? to prevent this from happening?
Continued: By the way, my car is a 97 Mercury Mystique. It's a great car. The engine is a dual-overhead Zetech inline 4, which is a great engine. It's all electric inside and rides well. Unfortunately, it does have the CD4E tranny, the transmission of death. I sure wish it were a 5-speed manual.
Some tauruses (taurii?) came with an AX4N. Basically those equipped with the 3L Duratecs. And the SHO models from 96-99. Basically the only thing you can do is maintain your tranny fluid. I have 107k on mine and no major issues although I pushed my first fluid swap to 67k.....
Hello there I have a 2002 Mazda 626 with a CD4E transmission and when I start driving the vehicle start making a clack clack clack noise is not the axles is something inside the transmission I open the transmission and am trying to check but I never work in transmission before and am a little worried that I forgot how to put it back together can someone help please Hector
My transmission just one day started shifting hard then just went out. Got it home and the next day started it up let it warm up then ran it through the gears they all caught but had to rev it up for it to start moving. What would I have to rebuild in it?
My ford escape takes a long time to shift into reverse when the engine is warm but cold it shifts fine but it also used to jerk in drive but it quit so any info will be helpfull
I'd like to switch to synthetic, but do I need to totally have it flushed, or can I just drop 4qts and put 4 in, and have a mixture? I am not sure what is in there now, but I know it is not synthetic, Aamco did it last with the rebuild. Also, any recommendations on the synthetic? thanks
Mr. Rob. I'm looking at a Ford Contour for $400. Its a nice car, but the pump in the trans has failed. How big of a deal is this for a relatively novice mechanic? I've done transmissions/transaxles in Mazda/Ford truck/SUVs, Ford Tempo, and some Ford Taurus experience as well. I am just not wanting to bite off more than I can chew. I'd appreciate any answer you can give as soon as possible, the man wants to sell the car ASAP and I'm sure it'll go quickly if it's a fixable issue. Posting on 5-20-2014 Thanks! John
I know this video has been up for well over a year, but let me post my testimony of late, as I now am unlucky enough to have a car with this transmission, one of the absolute worst automatics ever put in a car, in my opinion. When I got my car, a nice car I was able to get cheap, it wouldn't shift correctly. It would shift up and down on the highway from 4th down as lows as second, with sometimes shifting into neutral and 'giving up' until I pulled it over to the park, and started again. Cont'd
i start up my 2006 ford escape and it runs perfect in all gears..for a few minutes, than the transmission doesnt work . no gears at all. no banging no slipping. just stops working. o.d light blinks. turn car off wait a couple of minutes, works perfect again for a few minutes...Help
Probably one of the worst transmissions Ford has ever made. I see so many Mondeos equipped with blown autos appear in junkyards because they are simply too expensive to fix
yes i sure do own a vehicle with a shit-d-4-the. no really when taken care properly they are solid transaxles.. merc mystique 96 2.0L i have no D 2 1 engagement (was running car with O/D flashing) so....i have to replace it hahaha...crap....good thing is im doing it myself (yay - outside shop work) LISTEN TO THIS GUY!!
Regular transmission fluid changes over and above factory recommended intervals are very important on these units, this will keep all sliding parts clean, they have a filter;but it’s installed in away you must remove quite a few components to get at it , so consequently it’s not a in vehicle part change and you MUST use the correct type of fluid .
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The 5r55 transmission was really bad too.
This guy knows what he is talking about. I have been in the auto repair business since 1966.
from Santiago Chile I have seen plenty of videos but this has been the most educational and practical Thanks for the video
I'm dealing with this issue now. Waiting on my replacement CD4E for my 2000 mazda 626. Yes I did drive it although it was acting up, then finally giving out. Now know it was most likely the pressure valve being the culprit.
Hard shifts are a sure sign of "runaway" EPC, if you had no forward engagement and/or noise, it most likely broke the 2 sided drum like the one in this video
Thanks for the very detailed explanation. I have a Ford E150 transmission that has failed and Ii am considering dropping it and doing the repairs myself. Never didan auto Ronny, but, I am always up for a challenge.
That's the reason why I prefer MTX-75 manual trans. 🙌
Good video, good explanation by the way.
The CD4E is not a Ford transmission,It is a Mazda transmission.Most transmission repair shops refuse to rebuild this transmission.This transmission was put in the Escape also
wafrederick Your an idiot.
I am no idiot.Have replaced one in an all wheel drive Escape with a Jasper reman which comes with a new cooler that is mandatory to replace part of the warranty.
well also the trans used on Tauras and windstars freestars is junk too a lot of problems with second gear slipping, this trans is called AXOD
@pupdogluv sounds like the filter is clogged, most likely torque converter is coming apart causing this, time for a rebuild!
This now has a Recall... Since October 2015
I put in a cd4e valve body put in the shift solenoid put it back in and now I have no reverse all other grear work fine what caused it to not work the reverse gear.were did I go wrong
You can get an updated valve body from valve body express or trans star
I have a problem with a 1995 Ford Contour. The transmission went out at 77000 miles. I put a used one in with 39000 miles, along with valve body kit and Transmission cooler. The fluid only seems to last about a year, and then it starts a delayed shift form 2nd to third , or will be searching for 3rd. I changed the fluid with Mercon V and Lubegard red And it came out of it. Initially it had a pretty hard shift from 2nd to 3rd , but now the shifting doesn't seem to be as hard. The Transmission is quiet and no noise. You mention the pressure regulator.Is that something I should look into or do you think changing the fluid like I have been doing will take care of it? I've never had a transmission be so hard on the fluid. Comments appreciated. Thanks .
Its a very usefull video. Please, Show us the way to change de oil transmission filter of the this .Ford CD4E transmission.
Hey, all. I've started a page devoted to this nasty transmission on Facebook. Do a search 'ford/mercury cd4e transmission.' It's a place where we can meet up and discuss our collective misery caused by this thing and how some of us solved the issues.
I have no idea if this happened to my transmission, but i got mine replaced with a hefty bill of $2500. it was giving hard shifts, and the garage said that the oil pan rusted through and pissed all the oil out. -.-
i think the people or man who invented the automatic transmision was a genuis! and also the people that thought of how to cast and make the parts were all epic also! so in the used replacement tranny did you replace the epc? to prevent this from happening?
Verdict is in, the pump housing rusted away and blew. $2000 repair estimate. Never heard of a transmission rusting out! What crap.
Continued: By the way, my car is a 97 Mercury Mystique. It's a great car. The engine is a dual-overhead Zetech inline 4, which is a great engine. It's all electric inside and rides well. Unfortunately, it does have the CD4E tranny, the transmission of death. I sure wish it were a 5-speed manual.
Some tauruses (taurii?) came with an AX4N. Basically those equipped with the 3L Duratecs. And the SHO models from 96-99. Basically the only thing you can do is maintain your tranny fluid. I have 107k on mine and no major issues although I pushed my first fluid swap to 67k.....
Hello there I have a 2002 Mazda 626 with a CD4E transmission and when I start driving the vehicle start making a clack clack clack noise is not the axles is something inside the transmission I open the transmission and am trying to check but I never work in transmission before and am a little worried that I forgot how to put it back together can someone help please Hector
Nice. Love this video.
Doesn't seem to be the same issue that occurred in my 1999 Merc Cougar. Basically, it lost 2nd and 4th gear.
My transmission just one day started shifting hard then just went out. Got it home and the next day started it up let it warm up then ran it through the gears they all caught but had to rev it up for it to start moving. What would I have to rebuild in it?
Where is the transmission pump
same dude, i had it in an 02 cougar. its a horrible trans. i swapped for a manual 3 weeks ago
Very interesting! Thanks.
My ford escape takes a long time to shift into reverse when the engine is warm but cold it shifts fine but it also used to jerk in drive but it quit so any info will be helpfull
I'd like to switch to synthetic, but do I need to totally have it flushed, or can I just drop 4qts and put 4 in, and have a mixture? I am not sure what is in there now, but I know it is not synthetic, Aamco did it last with the rebuild. Also, any recommendations on the synthetic?
thanks
Mr. Rob. I'm looking at a Ford Contour for $400. Its a nice car, but the pump in the trans has failed. How big of a deal is this for a relatively novice mechanic? I've done transmissions/transaxles in Mazda/Ford truck/SUVs, Ford Tempo, and some Ford Taurus experience as well. I am just not wanting to bite off more than I can chew.
I'd appreciate any answer you can give as soon as possible, the man wants to sell the car ASAP and I'm sure it'll go quickly if it's a fixable issue. Posting on 5-20-2014
Thanks!
John
John R transmissions on that car are pretty expensive to repair for a car that is only worth about $1000 it isn't worth it.
lost drive on ford contour se 1998 what part do i need revers is nutral 2 is drive
Good video review!
I've been taught high line pressure is good bro. Less slip less wear. Why its not used, comfort.
how hard is it to drop out the trans?
Speed of clutch engaging shouldn't affect gears. Plus constant mess mean anything?
Mesh*?
I know this video has been up for well over a year, but let me post my testimony of late, as I now am unlucky enough to have a car with this transmission, one of the absolute worst automatics ever put in a car, in my opinion. When I got my car, a nice car I was able to get cheap, it wouldn't shift correctly. It would shift up and down on the highway from 4th down as lows as second, with sometimes shifting into neutral and 'giving up' until I pulled it over to the park, and started again. Cont'd
i start up my 2006 ford escape and it runs perfect in all gears..for a few minutes, than the transmission doesnt work . no gears at all. no banging no slipping. just stops working. o.d light blinks. turn car off wait a couple of minutes, works perfect again for a few minutes...Help
I'm having the same issue. Did you find the problem
Probably one of the worst transmissions Ford has ever made. I see so many Mondeos equipped with blown autos appear in junkyards because they are simply too expensive to fix
Hate this trans it gave mazda a bad name....
Or an Escape!!
yes i sure do own a vehicle with a shit-d-4-the.
no really when taken care properly they are solid transaxles..
merc mystique 96 2.0L
i have no D 2 1 engagement (was running car with O/D flashing)
so....i have to replace it hahaha...crap....good thing is im doing it myself (yay - outside shop work)
LISTEN TO THIS GUY!!
I blew up two of these. No more automatic cars for me.
@pupdogluv help
Also glad they stopped making these