3rd transmission failure within a 4 year period even with a transmission cooler installed. Vehicle only has 115000 miles. Last transmission lasted only a little over a year.
1994 Ford Probe: complete transmission failure
6 of the 166 complaints about the 1994 Ford Probe describe complete transmission failure.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 26 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Complete transmission failure by model year
What owners say
Cd4e automatic transmission has a severe slip between the high gears. The engine revs very high, the tachometer heads to the red line and the transmission will slam into the higher gear. I have been told that this vehicle needs a new transmission.
Transmission failed. Only 2 weeks after spending nearly $600 on replacing the front axles, the transmission totally failed. I was driving down the road at 35 MPH and felt a slight jerk. After which, the car wouldn't kick into gear. I managed to make it home, but when I tried to take it back to the shop, the car wouldn't move. I have been told that the cd4e transmission was designed to fail. I've been told this by multiple people, including one ex-ford mechanic. He also used the term "throw away car?! I usually get rude looks, or laughed at when I mention that I need a automatic transmission for a ford probe. Help me! My car has been undrivable for nearly 7 months.
Transmission failed. Mjs
Transmission freezes; vehicle won't move forward or backward when in gear. Od light flashes continuously on dashboard. Computer indicates a failure with the vss speed sensor. Part was replaced but the vehicle is still not operating properly. Car moves foward in reverse; moves backward in drive. Dealers claims there is nothing wrong with the car. Car was brought in under warranty with 10,952 miles. Dealer refused to replace the transmission.
Transmission failed.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Some vehicles equipped with the CD4E transaxle may exhibit harsh and delayed 1-2/2-3 upshifts after...
- Brake shift interlock
- Some vehicles equipped with CD4E auto transaxles may exhibit diagnostic trouble codes for gear ratio or...
- Some vehicles may exhibit no forward gear ranges due to the misalignment of the forward / coast clutch...
- Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip
- This bulletin addresses an issue with the automatic transmission fluid seeping from the vent, resulting in...
- Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda
- Minimal clearance of the CD4E transaxle to subframe makes transaxle installation and removal more difficult
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1994 Ford Probe transmission failure
Is complete transmission failure a common problem on the 1994 Ford Probe?
6 of 166 owner complaints about the 1994 Ford Probe (4%) mention complete transmission failure. The model year with the most reports is 1994.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1994 Ford Probe?
There are 0 recalls and 26 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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