[Alberta's Child]

The Ford/Mazda combination has been a good one. I think Ford uses Mazda transmissions on their mid-size cars and light trucks/SUVs.

I've got a 1994 Ford SUV with 190,000+ miles on it. No problems whatsoever, and any mechanic who works on it says it is still just a baby.

[Lassiter]

I didn't realize that Ford got its trannys from Mazda. Both of my Fords had standards and have never really had any problems.

I'll definitely stick up for Ford's light trucks. When I was an undergrad my dad lent me his 1989 Ranger. That truck had nary a problem for 162,000 miles until the engine finally let go (a little four-banger). That truck got me in and out of so much that I felt like I was saying goodbye to a family member when I got rid of it. I liked it so well I went straight out and got another one (except this time with a 4.0 L and 4x4).

[cruiserman]

I think Ford uses Mazda transmissions on their mid-size cars and light trucks/SUVs.

Ford has had a lot of problems with the Mazda-supplied 5 speed transmission in the early Explorers.