The F-4EAT was a 4-speed, electronically controlled automatic transmission developed by Mazda and JATCO starting in 1990. It was also later produced by Ford Motor Company from 1991 to 2003, to replace the aging, 3-speed/hydraulic controlled ATX. It is referred to as the F4A-EL by Mazda and Kia who also used this transmission. This transmission is an updated Mazda F3A transmission, 3 speed hydraulic controlled transmission. The F-4EAT uses electronic, computer controls, a 4th gear overdrive, has a lock-up torque converter and differential. It used a computer-controlled speed sensor for the speedometer.
| F-4EAT | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company Mazda Motor Company Kia Motors |
| Production | 1990–2005 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | 4-speed transverse automatic transaxle |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | ATX |
| Successor | 4F27E |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.80:1 | 1.54:1 | 1.00:1 | 0.70:1 | 2.33:1 |
Applications
edit- 1991–1996 Ford Laser (EU AUS & NZ)
- 1991–2002 Ford Escort
- 1998–2003 Ford ZX2
- 1993–1997 Ford Probe
- 1991–1999 Mercury Tracer
- 1991–1994 Mercury Capri
- 1990–2003 Mazda Protege
- 1993 Mazda 626 LX V6/ES V6
- 1990–1994 Mazda 323
- 1992–1995 Mazda MX-3
- 1995–2001 Mazda Millenia (non-Miller cycle engine)
- 1999–2001 Mazda MPV 2.5 Duratec (non-3.0 Duratec)
- 2007–2012 Ford Escape (ZC, ZD series, 2.3 L Duratec)
- also known to be used in Mazda Xedos 6 and Mazda Xedos 9
- 1994–2001 Kia Sephia
- 2000–2003 Kia Spectra
- 2000–2005 Kia Rio