Originally posted by unisys12:
Originally posted by contour_r_us:
Do you know if she can go with a later model, say from a 2.0 auto transaxle 1999 or 2000 model?



Any Zetec mated CD4E will work. Even one dating as far back as `93, from a Mazda. Thing is, I wouldn't suggest it. That would be like asking for trouble.

I would suggest going with the later models, as you suggested above, but check closely the Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS). Reason being; In the middle of the build, that year, they switched from a mechanial instrument cluster (for the speedo & tach) to an electric. If your friends car currently has a mechanical, you might want to stay within the configuration, since you would have to change out the sensor and the instrument cluster.

There's several threads on this topic floating around here, so a search my prove fruitful here.


Phillip, do you recall what year the change over to VSS was made? I definately agree with you -- later years. I was under the impression that her 95' used a mechanical cabled speedo, but I could be wrong. I'll check my manuals and report back. At least it isn't the dreaded Ford AXODE from the Taurus; been there done that ;-(
OK, I got lazy on everyone....saw Bob's wonderful thread on his adventure with the atx rebuild, and stopped short of doing my homework (search FAQ and related threads).
I appreciate everyones immediate assist, to good!!!
thanks again - Bill