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Just wondering if you guys had problems. I had a 96 v-6 and the trans went out at 95,000. Now my girlfriend is looking at a 97' Zetec ATX. It has 65,000 on it. Any recomendations on things to look out for. Thanks
96 Contour LX 2.5 ATX,Ground Controls,Konis,SVT Skirts,18"Konigs. *SOLD*
86' Ranger 5.0,Ziggy's Performance AOD,Edge 2800 converter,Performer intake,Holley 670.
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I've got a little over 100K, but the transmission isn't quite right. It has trouble shifting into reverse when it is hot. It's been that way for the last 20K.
95 Contour Zetec, ATX (wrecked, sitting in the barn)
95 Mystique Zetec, MTX
2000 Taurus SEL 3.0L Duratec
1994 Crown Victoria LX 4.6 V8
1993 Chevy Silverado 4.3 V6
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Mine has 120k on the dail and still going it shifts hard every now and then. And it has been on several 6-14 hour trips at high speeds aroudn 90mph ad its still running fine.
none stop i might add except for gas
Last edited by StealthWyvern; 05/02/03 01:33 AM.
97 Mystquie GS - I4 ATX died at 168K
94 Pontiac Crap AM SE - 2.3L I4 5spd
2002 Mazda Protege5 - 2.0L ATX
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At 91,000 the transaxle goes fine. The only problem I notice is a reluctance to go into Park when it's well below freezing. Its probably a cable thing and certainly wouldn't be a problem in Florida! 
- Jim
Our yardbirds:
Belvedere, our '96 Jeep Cherokee, 4.0L ATX, 85,000 and going strong
Spencer, our '03 Chrysler PT Crusier, 2.4L ATX, 28,000 and just getting started
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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
CEG Dragon Run - October 13-15
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60K and no problems..*knocks on wood*
-Ken V.
1998.5 SE Praire Tan Zetec ATX
psycho_bass@hotmail.com
Roush springs Roush rear sway bar BAT struts 17" Millie Miglia HT3 and a ton of subtle asthetic mods
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over 80k, have had a chip since about 30K, installed a tranny cooler last year, runs great! 
Hector
2003 Rally Red Mitsubishi Evolution VIII
257HP/259TQ
2005 Lapis Blue Mazda 6s
RET: 00 Cabernet Red Ford Contour Zetec ATX SUPERCHARGED
160HP/141TQ
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mine's just a click over 130k and theres no difference from the day i bought it. (which was last week)  JK 
Wht 98 Zetec Vct
2 12'MTX thunder 3000, logic 500W amp,8 interior speakers:2 sony mobile Es 6*9 250W,2 JVC 6*9 200W Sony 208W cd receiver,Streetglow blacklight interior trim
C.A.I. transgo shift kit,
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Well most of you are not going to belive this but my first 95 tour had 250K when the motor let loose and the tranny was fine, However the 1995 i tour i got now is just out of the shop with a new tranny at 119K I got real lucky with the first one i guess.
95 Tour ATX Zetec
EGR Block OFF
Polished TB
Polishe Vavle cover
Energy suspension Greaseable sway bar bushings Front and rear
Red interior lights 1/2 done
Home made short ram intake
Custom Grills
Watch this space grow
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Originally posted by blury:
Well most of you are not going to belive this but my first 95 tour had 250K when the motor let loose and the tranny was fine, However the 1995 i tour i got now is just out of the shop with a new tranny at 119K I got real lucky with the first one i guess.
Did your first one have a cooler and did the car live in real cool cilmates?
97 Mystquie GS - I4 ATX died at 168K
94 Pontiac Crap AM SE - 2.3L I4 5spd
2002 Mazda Protege5 - 2.0L ATX
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