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I had my original ATX replaced at 37,000 miles under Ford Extended Service plan. A second one went in a week or two later because the new one started leaking. 
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Originally posted by ds10:
any more insight on 'trannie coolers'?? Is there one in there but you can replace with a better one?
Also, changing the transmission fluid on a trans even when not running smooth will extend the life.
I had my last car, an 89 Probe go 160k before i gave it away due from a new repair needed every week...but somehow the atx was still going...
You add one in combination with the stock cooler. Very good mod! 
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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I am currently on my third CD4E right now.
Original overheated so bad, that it overheated my engine, cooked my Catalytic Converters,
and my AC Compressor, at 31,000 miles and was covered by the Premium Care Protection Plan.
The NEW FORD CD4E that replaced the Original died the same horrible death after 50,000 miles.
This one didn't get a chance to cook anything because I installed an Autometer Transmission Fluid Temp gauge,
so I could monitor the fluid temperature.
When the FORD REMAN CD4E was installed to replace the second CD4E,
I had an Air-to-Oil cooler installed by my dealership.
They installed whatever FORD had available in their accessory catalog,
and I was fortunate enough to be able to get it before FORD discontinued it.
This job was on my dime to the tune of $2700.
FORD REFUSED to even assist me in any way.
I would of been happy if they covered at least half of the expense.
Pete...
2004 Mercury Marauder 300A
Black Clearcoat/Dark Charcoal LEATHER
DOB 10/31/2003
DOP 1/2/2004
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did u notice the first time if u'r temp gauge (NORMAL) was in the red the first time it overheated?
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91 Escort GT (almost sold)
96 ATX Zetec (i brake to watch you swerve)
FS: SVT rear sway bar
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Originally posted by Kremithefrog:
did u notice the first time if u'r temp gauge (NORMAL) was in the red the first time it overheated?
It got EXTREMELY close to the red and that was what worried me enough to get the Transmission Fluid Temp Gauge.
And to top it off the temp got up near the red while I was HIGHWAY driving !!
Pete...
2004 Mercury Marauder 300A
Black Clearcoat/Dark Charcoal LEATHER
DOB 10/31/2003
DOP 1/2/2004
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Originally posted by RoadRunner:
Originally posted by Kremithefrog:
did u notice the first time if u'r temp gauge (NORMAL) was in the red the first time it overheated?
It got EXTREMELY close to the red and that was what worried me enough to get the Transmission Fluid Temp Gauge.
And to top it off the temp got up near the red while I was HIGHWAY driving !!
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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I got 110,000 on my 95 v6. Gotta love that bang. My motor and body are in great shape. I'm going to pull my tranny as soon as I find all the parts I need. I put the tss in,It did't help.
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Originally posted by StealthWyvern:
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?
Sorr lost this topic. Not a cool climate but i did put on cooler on it.
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
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I got 96K on mine, still shifts well. The key to tranny longevity in any car is to periodically CHANGE the fluid regularly. In our case, it means draining and refilling (filter is inaccessible).
The owners manual says to do the drain/refill/drain/refill procedure every 30K. Should get out up 6 quarts of fluid.
Also add a bottle of Lubeguard. Heard its pretty good stuff.
Dan B.
96 SE 2.5 auto
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Originally posted by DanB:
I got 96K on mine, still shifts well. The key to tranny longevity in any car is to periodically CHANGE the fluid regularly. In our case, it means draining and refilling (filter is inaccessible).
The owners manual says to do the drain/refill/drain/refill procedure every 30K. Should get out up 6 quarts of fluid.
Also add a bottle of Lubeguard. Heard its pretty good stuff.
I flush my trans every 20 to 25K!
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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