These quality manual transmission parts, rebuild kits and overhaul kits are designed to be top of the line overhaul kits. We have include information on how to identify individual transmissions, application information, model year,and detailed kit and part availability by transmission type. The Ford transmission that is covered in this section is 4 speed's, front wheel drive (FWD). Typically used in Ford's Escort, EXP, ZX2 and Tempo. Mercury used the MTX4 in the following models: Lynx, LN7 and Topaz.

Different overhaul kits are available depending on the extent of the overhaul that you plan, the contents of the kits are described as follows:

  • DTSBKXXX Kits (RWD): Main case bearings, gaskets, seals. You may also want to add new bearing retainer, nuts, extension housing bushing. Syncro rings are not included in these kits.
  • DTSBKXXXWS Kits (RWD): Main case bearings, gaskets, seals. You may also want to add new bearing retainer, nuts, extension housing bushing. Syncro rings are included in these kits.

Information and parts are provided for the following Transmission: Ford 4 Speed (FWD), an illustrated drawing is available.

IDENTIFICATION Ford 4spd, FWD, MTX4 Aluminum case.

It's easy to get the correct parts the first time from drivetrain.com.  Using the application tables below just locate your vehicle model, model year, number of cylinders and engine size read across to identify correct overhaul kit part number.  Make a note of the part number and complete our secure easy order from.
 

Below you will find overhaul kits and parts for your Ford 4 speed transmissions used in Ford's Escort, EXP, ZX2 and Tempo. Mercury used the MTX4 in the following models: Lynx, LN7 and Topaz: In addition to these overhaul kits we can provide miscellaneous hardparts, don't see what you need just give us a call.

 
Model
Cyl.
Engine
Year
Description
Overhaul Kit
Your Cost
Overhaul Kit with Syncro Rings
Your Cost
ESCORT, EXP and ZX2 4 cyl 2.0L 1984-85 27mm I.D. front and rear input bearings DTSBK158 $140.47 DTSBK158WS $211.34
ESCORT, EXP and ZX2 4 cyl 1.9L 1985-87 Aluminum case DTSBK158L $152.92 DTSBK158LWS $211.22
TEMPO 4 cyl 4 cyl 1983-85 27mm I.D. front and rear input bearings DTSBK158 $140.47 DTSBK158WS $211.34
TEMPO 4 cyl 2.3L 1984-86 27mm I.D. front and rear input bearings DTSBK158 $140.47 DTSBK158WS $211.34
TEMPO 4 cyl 4 cyl 1985-87 31.75mm I.D. front and rear input bearings DTSBK158L $152.92 DTSBK158LWS $211.22
TEMPO 4 cyl 2.3L 1986-87 31 .75mm I.D.front and rear input bearings DTSBK158L $152.92 DTSBK158LWS $211.22
MERCURY                
LYNX and LN7 4cyl 1.6L 1981-85 27mm I.D. front and rear input bearings DTSBK158 $140.47 DTSBK158WS $211.34
LYNX and LN7 4cyl 2.0L 1984-85 27mm I.D. front and rear input bearings DTSBK158 $140.47 DTSBK158WS $211.34
LYNX and LN7 4cyl 1.6L 1985-87 31 .75mm I.D. front and rear input bearings DTSBK158L $152.92 DTSBK158LWS $211.22
LYNX and LN7 4cyl 1.9L 1985-87 Aluminum case DTSBK158L $152.92 DTSBK158LWS $211.22
LYNX and LN7 4cyl 2.0L 1985-87 31.75mm I.D. front and rear input bearings DTSBK158L $152.92 DTSBK158LWS $211.22
TOPAZ 4cyl 2.0L 1984 Aluminum case DTSBK158 $140.47 DTSBK158WS $211.34
TOPAZ 4cyl 2.3L 1984 Aluminum case DTSBK158 $140.47 DTSBK158WS $211.34