Who makes Mazda 3 auto trans?

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Sat 12 Feb 2005 14:29
Who makes Mazda 3 auto trans? - expat
Does anyone know who makes the automatic transmission used in the Mazda 3? I know the Mazda 6 uses a Ford box and by all accounts it is not a good transmission at all. Does the 3 use the same box? If so it is probably something I should avoid.
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Sat 12 Feb 2005 19:13
Who makes Mazda 3 auto trans? - Aprilia
Mazda tend to use Jatco 'boxes. Because of the Ford-Mazda link-up some 626's used the Ford CD4E - very problematic.
I suspect the '3' will have a Jatco 'box, but why not check with the dealer?
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Sun 13 Feb 2005 01:58
Who makes Mazda 3 auto trans? - expat
Thanks for the info. I don't mind a JATCO box but wouldn't go near a Ford one.

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