91k+ miles and counting, seems fine. i have a chip, nearly got rid of the harsh 1 to 2 bang shift. also use mobil 1 synthetic ATF. plan on installing tranny cooler this summer. friend of mine's went out at ~50k miles.
98.5 SVT
91 Escort GT (almost sold)
96 ATX Zetec (i brake to watch you swerve)
FS: SVT rear sway bar
WTB: Very cheap beater
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