CD4E Transmission Teardown Inspection - Transmission Repair

CD4E Transmission.
On this video we see how to disassemble one of this units. I also explain the main issues with this unit as I go along with the tear-down. There's an assembly video coming soon.
You will find this unit on the following vehicles;
Ford Probe
Ford Contour
Ford Escape
Ford Telstar
Mercury Mystique
Mazda Tribute
Mazda 626
Mazda MX-6
Capella
Cronos

[@chrishagen2309]

You have got to admit: This guy really knows the CD4E inside and out! Bravo!

[@melvinheath9764]

Would like to know how you can you give me some advice on this knowledge for me

[@I00Scott00I]

For a person like myself not knowing any mechanics, I'm amazed at how you can tear that down so quickly and know exactly what everything is and where it all goes!

[@FrancisOReillyTelescopemaker]

Great video Hiram!. Thank you for posting. My CD4E from my 2003 all wheel drive Escape blew up over the weekend in Northhampton Massachusetts. I've rebuilt it twice before and the car has 285,000 miles on it. I may just give up on it, but I really enjoyed the video. You really know your stuff. Best, Francis J. O'Reilly.

[@100SteveB]

Thanks for doing this video, i will soon be tearing down my cd4e to replace bushings in the differential, your video will help me very much, not only with doing the differential. With the knowledge you have shared i will feel confident enough to check the other things you have shown here. I have been looking for a good CD4E tear down video for ages, i am very glad to have found yours. I greatly appreciate the time you have taken to upload this video. My CD4E is on my 1997 2.0lt Ford Mondeo.

[@DJDevon3]

If I could like this video multiple times I would! Awesome video. Learned sooooo much about the CD4E. Thank you! During the reassembly video please keep giving out those great tips and info. It's neat that you actually like the CD4E most owners hate them like the plague because of their failure rate. Bet you've become very familiar with them. Watching you tear it down is like poetry in motion with great commentary during the process. Can't wait for the reassembly!!!

[@elcomanche4422]

I began seeing this video drunk, ended up sober at the end. So much infomation.

[@GIGABACHI]

This Man is a FRIGGIN SAINT. Thanks for your videos and knowledge. OK, so I can't replace the filter . . . I guess I'll be doing LOTS of ATF drain and refill to try and get as much crap out of the transmission as possible. Thanks, FORD, that was really smart of you not making it serviceable by the DIY owner.

[@deepierce5030]

I really like the detail of this video. Your knowledge and professional attitude toward repair of the CD4E is extensive and appreciated!! I know asking for diagnosis through here is a bit of a cliche but I have this transmission in a 2000 Mazda 626 and have had very few issues less a range sensor in over 100,000 miles. However, I just recently had an issue with the forward gear. The transmission will not go into drive whatsoever now, however if I rev the engine to around 3k rpm it was shifting hard into drive and when going though from 1st all the way to overdrive it shifts so smooth and perfect. However as I said, now it will not go into drive at all and acts as if you are in neutral. No if I rev rpm up to around 4k from neutral then into drive it will try to catch gear (you can feel it) but will release quickly. It almost feels like a pressure issue perhaps with either valve body or a solenoid valve sticking or the like. It does NOT have any engine codes stored in memory as no check engine light is on. Any suggestions on this is greatly appreciated. I understand the fact that it is not in front of you and I am mechanically inclined so feel free to suggest. I know you are not fixing this I am only asking a professional opinion. Thank you.

[@matty_o]

I’m so impressed. A lot more complex than an engine to me. The parts are so intricate.

[@birdfighter0307]

Gearing up to work on my brother in laws Mazda 626 transmission. Thank you, in advance, for adding to my KZbin certified mechanic license.

[@DJDevon3]

Also the CD4E was exported all over the world. In Canada the 626 is known as the Cronos, in Asia it's the Capella. Also the Ford Telstar uses the CD4E in Asia. TONS of cars use this tranny. Hiram you are amazing and this is the exact reason I subscribed to your channel in the hopes that one day you'd cover the CD4E in depth. you are super professional and love watching your videos. Get that Probe back on the road and better than ever. :)

[@feuille12347565]

Very informative video! Thanks

[@Paige679]

He knows the transmission inside out? Amazing.

[@superstarsign]

You are the man Hiram! I started in transmissions in 1979 so you can believe me when I say you are doing a great service to the automotive profession. We are all still learning and I hope everyone who sees your videos appreciates what you have done.

[@Amopower]

Been watching your vids for a while now, just waiting for the day when you tear down a CD4E, and it is finally here! Same exact model I have, same year car too. You make it look so easy, how do you remember the order the parts go back? You seem to tear these suckers down so fast, removing parts/bolts. not labelling them. You've either done so many of these that you dont need to, or you watch your vids in reverse to help put it back together. lol

[@dmorley100]

Best.....transmission.....instructor.....ever

[@donbartololomeli1542]

very impressive thank you very much! love to see great work being done thanx

[@arlandgaylor]

Good job man,, watch this during a rebuild I have. Good info

[@henkepenke9218]

Great video! Many thanks. I have a problem with my Cougar with the CD4E. It lose the "grip" on the 4:th gear when driving, and get the grip again after some second. This happens when the engine has reach the working temperature so I guess it's the band for the forth gear. I am planning to tear it down, clean, and change the necessary parts while looking at this video. Many thank's from Sweden

[@RX7GSLSEowner]

Love these! Looking forward to the assembly video!

[@Mebob2001]

Good job man! keep em coming!

[@chrisavery9522]

Hi Hiram...love your videos, you are a good instructor. I have my first CD4E on my bench and I have checked my pistons and lips seals and they are correct. My issue is I'm not happy with the air test...only failure was front drum exploded from over line pressure...although the six sealing rings look good and are installed right I'm not getting a great seal on air test...plenty of trans assembly lube on everything...all pistons apply but don't hold air great...increasing air from 40 to 50 psi seems to make the test better...pump support thrust bearing is in properly and pump is aligned...still have sealing issues...any help would be greatly appreciated....was not fun to pull this trans out of 2004 awd ford escape so I want it to be right the first time ...thank you :)

[@ALEKSEI6095]

buddy you're done, you have a lot to learn!

[@downtoearth1986]

Great video... Hard to find good tear down of these transmissions. My ford probe had transmission rebuilt 7 months ago and it is already gone bad. It drives several feet and than it will pop out of gear as if its in nuetral. Primary cause was VSS

[@michaelrothwell4269]

I have a 2002 Ford Escape. The transmission started slipping when starting out in Drive, but if I put it in 1st, it doesn't slip, then I can manually shift to 2nd, drive, etc... It doesn't feel like it slips at all once it's moving, and I pulled a 6% grade at 65 mph. When it started, there was a box around the 1, regardless of what gear was selected. P0731 and P732 codes were set (incorrect gear ratio 1 and 2). This lead me to the Range Position sensor. I pulled it, and found that a prior owner had obviously kludged the connector (looked like jb-weld on it). I replaced the sensor and the connector. Now the display always shows the correct gear, and the 1 does not always have the box around it. Now, it still doesn't start out in Drive, but once it's moving, it shifts up and down correctly. I just have to put it in 1st to get it moving. After the resetting the computer, I've driven it about 15 miles, 10 with few stops. No codes were set. It still will not start moving in Drive, if I put it in 1 or 2 it starts off, sometimes the way it should and sometimes it slips and grabs, but not too bad. When going down the road at 40 mph and I put my foot into it hard, rather than shift down it free revs. If I speed up normally it shifts correctly. Once in Drive or overdrive, it doesn't feel like it's slipping.

[@andrewfeeley156]

CD4E transmission upon initial start will go into all gears and work for a few minutes then quit. Checking line pressure and stall speeds, everything is spot on when working. Issue is that at time of loss of all gears, line pressure goes to zero. Do notice a pump whine just before and during loss of pressure. Have already done several fluid changes via the drain and fill method as the original fluid was very burnt. Have seen no difference in issue.

[@heightsgolan6688]

Hiram, I have been watching the videos you made on this unit.I plan to remove the trans from my mothers 1998 contour.She just paid a guy $2600 to rebuild it and it went out again.(just out of warranty) uggg!.I suspect he did NOT do the valve body updates because she said it was "jerking" before it went out. She went to him the day before it cratered and he told her it was acting up because of the "waterpump" He said it (waterpump) was making the AT overheat.He said the transmission was unable to cool itself.(even though the car showed normal reading on the gauge. I do not know for shure,but it also appears it burped ATF out the dipstick.She said there was a huge amount of smoke coming out of the engine compartment.(not steam because the engine never overheated.) Any thoughts as to what went wrong? Oh,the car does not move and the fluid level is correct.I do not see any leaks,and she said it did not leak nor did he ever add fluid when he checked her ccar. His remedy was to replace the waterpump and radiator for $800 NO JOKE! And THEN he was going to address the transmission..IOW he was going to get her for a phantom repair.

[@dufey1969]

great video

[@faronbilleck8984]

Have 2005 ford escape cd4e you can put in reverse fill it go in gear but won't move put in drive it will go put in 2 or 1 won't move

[@MrMrsirr]

I wish I had found this video sooner. Around 20:30 he mentions those sealing rings, is he saying the fluid to engage those drums is pumped through the pump shaft? This is one thing about automatic transmissions that has always confused me. How does it get the fluid to engage the drums that aren't directly connected to the case and are rotating some of the time?

[@PavaHardRock]

Thanks for your video. Greetings from Colombia. +Sub

[@RRaucina]

How in hell could you put that back together without leaving something out? And the bolts - are they different lengths for different positions? How to get them back in the right position..... Is this # 500 for you? Seems like it would take that many to get this good at it.

[@xChromerSatanasx]

They don't, that transmission will never work the same again PERIOD

[@jkmayson1]

Great video, man! It was extremely informative and REALLY helped me work on my project. Keep 'em coming!!

[@tjams74]

Another great video Hiram. Question: Do you normally replace the direct/forward drum and solenoid pack on every unit since they both are known to have problems? Also, if you could i'd like to see how you replace some of the bushings that are hard to replace. Like in the stator support or the direct/forward drum. I seem to have problems with those. Thanks again.

[@Vegamix89]

Que tal amigo? Donde lleva el filtro del aceite este tipo de transmision?

[@porfiriolopez5869]

Dónde

[@ferrellcat5860]

I have a 2002 ford escape 4x4 where can I get a transmission rebuild kit that has all the seals , orings, bearings, and bushings , plus all the other wearable parts like clutches . Also maybe the drive drum . Trans has 340k miles on it .

[@4CarbideGaming]

what time mark do you remove the so called internal filter.

[@warriorsinternational1826]

On the transmission oil pump drive shaft at 22:13 how freely is that supposed to turn after torque the six bolts? The repair manual says rotational torque of 2.65 lb_in or 0.3 Nm my torque wrench does not go that low. is that supposed to be turnable by hand? My old shaft snapped when i put it together doing a band replacement without taking out transmission. For ford escape.

[@GabrielGomez-on2fi]

I am done. I all ready replaced my twice. We’re can I buy one from you?

[@ImyurZero]

Is every one way sprag clutch supposed to turn clockwise? Are there some cases that sprag clutches are supposed to turn counter clockwise?

[@hyouka984]

2008 escape 3.0 blown out servo no codes and ran fine before it blow out can i just replace servo and any ides why blow and what to check maybe please and thank you

[@zeyadalsheikh3839]

Wow... wonderful video

[@amberpope97]

Great video Hiram, I just bought a ford contour 2000 from a neighbor. It was sitting up for about 2 years, I had to replace the fuel pump and bought new tires, but now when I crank it , it sounds like it wants to shut off while its just running sitting still. Then when I drive it also does some jerking and sounds like it wants to turn off, but it doesn't. Please tell me what you suggest.

[@Xmech-id6ol]

how come you don't keep things In sequence as you remove them out, a guy would never put it back together if he did it your way.

[@644mack]

I was wondering if you have ever found a crack in the filters out of these transmissions or maybe a seam separation.

[@richardmendoza2458]

Enjoyed the video. I have a 2003 Mazda Tribute 3.0 automatic 89K miles. What would the average cost be to rebuild my CD4E transmission ?

[@jasonwaloway8773]

I'm looking to rebuild a CD4E transmission on my 2002 mercury cougar, what tools should I buy, and from who so that I can rebuild it the right way,thank you for the information

[@dipriest891]

My mazda tribute race to about 4000 RPM and more just to get over a small grade before changing, do i need a transmission service or were can i get a factory refurbished transmission .

[@spanky2783]

Is it possible to replace only the 2-4 band by removing just the pump and not performing a complete overhaul? I already installed the shift kit years ago which has allowed my original transmission to last 190,000 miles! I hope you can help me here. Thanks!

[@joonajks]

Is this transmission reliable with proper drain refill?

[@warriorsinternational1826]

I repairing one if these and replaced 2 4 band without taking out transmission and the pump shaft twisted afteri put it back together. Anyone knows Why would the pump shaft get twisted?

[@hammadquddusi]

Hi Hiram, I have a 2001 Ford Escape 3.0 V6 4WD with 115,000 miles and I have been reading about transmission problems on the CD4E. My car currently runs fine and shifts are very smooth. Is this a car I should avoid keeping for long or is the any precautionary measure I can take to avoid having a blown transmission. Please get back to me. Thank you and great video btw

[@enriqueconde5212]

Hola grasias por tus videos saves tengo un mazda 626 2.0 liter y viendo tus videos me anime a reparar my trasmision. Cuando iba en 2 gear me patinava y un tanvor estaba quebrado y no servían los cluches. La arme y y se siente muy bien Asia adelante pero en reversa tiene un golpe no es muy fuerte pero lo ase .que crees q pude aver dejado mal.espero tu respuesta y Muchas gracias. ☺

[@77gerry84]

One question. Do I have to remove the valve body to get the control selenoid out. I'm without the luxury of having the trans out, or a lift.

[@reypr996]

I have questions of the same transmission but mines is from a 2008 and the oil is black now and it goes in to gear and then it goes blank just revs and dont go to gear for nothing for my knowing I think the clutches burn cuz some one told me if the traction control breakes it does that but idk if is what I think or what the other person told me idk i need help is my mom's car that I'm fixing

[@reyandy4851]

What rebuild kit are you using?

[@tipzy9022]

I have a 2001 ford escape the trans or something makes a clunk and sometimes grind when down shifting while going uphill

[@jewelb777]

i have a mazda tribute that will go in the drive gear but will not move, it will move in all other gears.... what do you think is the issue?

[@slyslysly1000]

If is posible convert on ford probe from this auto gearbox into manual?

[@kikevazquez9085]

Como puedo sacar la panpa de haseite.de la transmisión for escape 6 silindro 20014×4

[@marcusshook4193]

Hello.I got a 05 mazda tribute awd.. The torque converter locked up. I changed the torque converter with a refurbished one. The trans fluid I used said it was mercon compatible.. Now I have a vibration starting at 45 mph. And the faster I go.it gets worse. Almost feels like something is out of balance. Any ideas what it could be or what I need to do? Thanks

[@carlosnegron2644]

Saludos. Estoy buscando ayuda con mi transmision. Hace 3 dias comenzo a trabajar diferente. Cuando lo estoy manejando en highway,comienza a cambiar continuamente,como pulsadas. No tengo ningun codigo al momento. Es un mazda 626 1997. Desde ya,muchas gracias por su ayuda.

[@JuanParra-xi5ir]

Does anyone know what would be the cause for a car not to move at all but only in reverse?

[@marianmarian2323]

Hello! I am from Romania, I have a Mondeo Ford, with gearbox, from 2002, 2.0 benzine, and my problem is that the car does not leave the place. It just goes in reverse. Get in speed but just go back, it doesn't goes forward, just in reverse. I have changed the oil from gearbox after I had problems but in vain.The car just goes in reverse and get in speed but just go back, it doesn't goes forward. Please can you help with some advice!! Thank you!

[@nealeslinger4115]

got a prob with my cd4e trans,constantly up shifting and down shifting at higher speeds.any idea why this is happening.thanks,your the best

[@stewiegriffin2143]

Great videos, I have a quick question. I have a 2006 ford escape with the cd4e and I'm wondering if they also need the shift kit done on the valve body or did they correct the problem by that point. Thanks again your videos are extremely helpful.

[@ohger1]

+stewie griffin It can't hurt. If the transgo kit prevents the runaway line pressure, then you may very well prevent a catastrophic failure.

[@rickking3626]

Hi there Wondering if u can help Ive got a 07 escape here in Australia and trans will only work in 1,2 and reverse No movement in drive. Thanku

[@sniper19672]

I am stumped. The pump shaft broke in my daughter's 06' Escape. I removed it, put in a new shaft and pump. The pump shaft broke again immediately upon startup. I removed the valve body, cleaned it up, installed the transgo jr kit, made sure everything was working as it should on the bench, reinstalled, put in a new pump shaft and again the shaft snapped immediately upon startup. The last time I disabled it enough so it wouldn't start and cranked it several times to give the pump some time to get primed. What am I missing here? I have been a technician pretty much my whole life but I have never had to deal with this trans before so I am at a loss as far as knowledge about this trans. Any advice on this would be greatly appreciated.

[@davidmiller9485]

it sounds like the pump shaft is in crooked. You need a tool to make sure it goes in straight. Their are ways of doing without the tool though. look here kzbin.info/www/bejne/aIm7mHhvjZulaaM our boy here shows you how it's done. keep in mind that this is a guess. Without looking at it that's all i can do.

[@matthewstoneking1081]

Hey I have a cd4e that has forward movement in all gears. Parking pin holds it back but you cannot rev the engine due to it trying to move the vehicle. In reverse it is in both reverse and drive. Any idea where I should start?

[@rogerbourassa7404]

Hi Hiram, I have a 2004 mazda 3. My AT light is on, transmission shifts o.k. until it gets to 4th gear, it just revs and wont catch. i tried putting it in manual so i can keep it in 3rd gear, but after a couple minutes the MT Gear indicator that shows what gear I'm in, shuts off and it goes into automatic. After a few minutes it will drop to 2 gear and will not go to 3 or 4 gear. Is it a computer problem or a transmission problem or both?

[@leonardoquiroz1617]

Gracias!!!!

[@samerhaddad358]

Where is your shop located?

[@MrJgotti84]

Hey maestro donde huvicado! No da clases para mecanicos interesados en aprender mas experiencia!

[@pedrogonzalez1916]

Hi Hiram Gutierrez I have a question My 2002 ford escape, just quit ruining, I was driving 55 mph and just staring to go a little hill and sound like went to neutral than after no drive and no revers what can be the problem?

[@rahjahh420247]

I have a 2006 escape and Ii have a very similar issue, began climbing a hill at about 45 mph and gave it a little to make the hill, trans downshifted and began to pull, immediately after all forward power was gone. pulled it over and found park still works but no forward or reverse.

[@humbertotalavera3414]

i have the same problem with my what could i need to replace

[@dakotadriggers8838]

shift solenoid, 2-4 bands, and forward direct drum could all need replacing, or it could just be one of the three

[@miltonlockett6127]

hi can u remove the pump with out tearing down transmission my pump is leaking bad

[@ulisessanchez1416]

Iram haber si puedes hacer una de Peugeot 208 se queda trabada en 3a velocidad es 2015 por favor

[@AKJeeper]

What transmission did the '93 Probe use?

[@davidhenri2722]

I know your question is old but they used 2. CD4E and 4EAT(V6)

[@santiagonattino3308]

Hi, I have a Ford Escape 2008, with automatic CD4E, I want to change the Auto trans Filter, but I can't find it. All the Automatic CD4E hace the Filter in the same place or the models of Transmition have variations??

[@transfixleo]

+Santiago Nattino The filter is inside the transmission. You have to separate the case halves as well as removing certain internal parts. IOW, not serviceable.

[@skype4963]

soy MEXICANO por fabor me puede subir un video de como de armar una caja automática COMPLETA ES Ford Escort 98

[@albertopierluissi8374]

Great video. Is this transmission the same of a Ford escort 1997??

[@leod3963]

Escort transmission is different

[@josealbertoviloria5896]

amigo buenos dias como esta sera posible de que puede montar un video del desarme de la caja de mazda 6 fn5 doble cuerpo de valvulas

[@ilesisko]

Hi I have a Ford Mondeo mk3 with automatic cd4e after 3 miles losing the second and fourth gear whether they could help me to solve this problem.After several miles begins slides to second gear then lights O / D OFF but if you drive on the highway after fifteen or twenty miles returns to normal and has all the speed and change normally after you shut off the car, start it over again no second and fourth. in the service of Ford. said the computer can not raise valve second and fourth gear. tells OBD fault P0732 and P0734 and illuminates the panel o / d OFF Thanks in advance..

[@ilesisko]

***** tnh. I want to change the transmission oil. if I could have changed what mineral or synthetic oil is best to put it. if the change has made a difference

[@ilesisko]

tnh . www.eurol.com/en/37-products/558-eurol-atf-1100.html

[@djrrnyc1]

Hi I have one of these it’s 2003 escape when cold it shifts as soon as it warms up it’s loses shit but I here a whining noise from transmission when I start the truck and getting codes for 2 shit code what should I check thanks

[@fredymedina9318]

yo tengo el mismo problema y tu solucionaste ya ???

[@djrrnyc1]

Yeah I replaced the transmission

[@fredymedina9318]

@@djrrnyc1 there is no other solution than just change the transmission

[@wyattburns6436]

What's the part# for 2-4 on that CD4E

[@tcreech592]

I have a problem on my 03 escape 4wd cd4e trans. my driver side cv axle seal is leaking. i replaced the cv axle and when i pulled old axle out, a little metal band came out with it. so i put it on new axle and put it back in. however, the new seal continues to leak. it has a small burr on the inner circle mating surface. trans shifts fine and i check fluid frequently to avoid damage. is there any idea how to remove the bur and would this fix the leak?

[@tcreech592]

***** thank you very much for your quick reply.

[@hastinghisharvest]

+Hiram Gutierrez By the way Excellent Video! The same exact thing happened to me, but the metal band that came out was totally destroyed. How can I know what new bushing I need to buy? Also, can I push this new bushing in without opening the transmission?

[@elpollerolokogarcia9545]

Any part number for us??

[@eladioacosta3890]

isnt it on 2002 kia optima too?

[@fransiscomeza8030]

Porqu no ay reversa en mi escape

[@bleepbloop7057]

I got a 02 escape 4wd that reverse gear doesnt work and neutral gear is not "neutral" wth?!

[@rlld23]

Do tranny additives to help stop slippage? If so which one?

[@LSJUAN]

Mercury mistake

[@namegame]

WHAT CAUSES THE TRANS TO MOVE FOR FIVE MINUTES THEN STOP I HAVE TO TURN OFF MY ENGINE WAIT A FEW THEN IT WILL MOVE AGAIN THEN IT FAILS AGAIN ECT.... I TOOK PUMP OFF AND MY 2-4 IS FINE

[@Clamjammer]

Your filter is probably way clogged up. Need to tear down and rebuild transmission

[@jesusestrada1108]

Hola que tal , no entendi mucho x ser en ingles pero una pregunta , espero y me pueda ayudar , tengo un ford mystique 98 v6 aut , y trae la falla que no le entran los cambios en D , solo 1 , y no avienta los demas pero todos los cambios funcionan 1 ,2 , reversa , pero en D solo se queda en 1 , que podra ser , ,dato curioso , cunado ya pasa un rato de andar ,,le brinco de 2 a D y funciona enpiesa a jalar todo bn asta que lo apago y lo prendo se buelve a descomponer ,, saludos

[@labarramasgrande]

jesus estrada intenta checar los solenoides esos son los que se encargan de cambiar los cambios

[@martingranados2343]

sorry bro, i meant Mazda Tribute 2005 4cyls 2 wheel drive.

[@esthergutierrez6962]

mr gutierres. esta fregon su video pongalo en espanol porfavor

[@orsirisfuentes2913]

And mazda mx6 tooo

[@skype4963]

soy MEXICANO por fabor me puede subir un video de como armar una caja automática COMPLETA es Ford Escort 98

[@alanclark3267]

Thank you so much Hiram, you saved me about $4K on my Escape that is only worth about that. You really made it easy to rebuild with all of your detailed explanations. I actually enjoyed the rebuild process, it great to have your direction and insight. I agree with Keith, you are The Man!

[@brettdore2635]

Hello, I have a 2005 Ford escape with a CD4E I have first and 3rd gear as far as it seems when I drive it. It acts like it shifts from 1 to third when I let off the gas to allow transmission to catch up and shift to third how ever it never shifts to 4 O.D. Then the engine will rev at high rpm in third gear and will drive fine. O.D. light then flashes. I removed the pump cover and the 2-4 band is not broken with i thought may be the problem. Any help would be appreciated in diagnose this transmission. Thank you.

[@samerhaddad358]

where is your shop located?