Ford ATX transmission
| ATX | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Also called | FLC |
| Production | 1981-1994 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | 3-speed transverse automatic transaxle |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | F-4EAT CD4E 4F27E |
The ATX/FLC was a 3-speed automatic transaxle produced by Ford Motor Company from 1981 through 1994. It had a lockup torque converter and no overdrive. This transmission is also known for it's pump to whine on acceleration. The ATX was updated to the computer-controlled F-4EAT transmission in late 1990. The plain ATX continued production for the 1991 only Ford Taurus, 1991-1994 Ford Tempo and Mercury Topaz.
Applications:
- 1981-1987 Mercury Lynx
- 1981-1990 Ford Escort
- 1982-1988 Ford EXP
- 1982-1983 Mercury LN7
- 1984-1994 Ford Tempo
- 1984-1994 Mercury Topaz
- 1986-1991 Ford Taurus
- 1986 Mercury Sable