Mazda G4A-EL transmission
# Mazda G4A-EL transmission

The G4A-EL was a 4-speed automatic transmission from Mazda. It was Mazda's first four-speed transmission on its introduction in 1987.

The original 1987 G4A-EL included three shift solenoids, a lockup solenoid, a vane-type pump, and a throttle cable. It was redesigned for 1988 and used in the Ford Probe the next year under the 4EAT-G name by Ford.

Applications:

* 1987–1992 Mazda 626
* 1989–1992 Mazda MX-6
* 1989–1992 Ford Probe
* 1990–1991 Mazda 323 AWD

## G4A-HL

The G4A-HL was a governor controlled lighter-duty version produced in 1988 and 1989.

Applications:

* 1988–1989 Mazda 323

Mazda 323 for year 1989 File:1988_Mazda_323_(BF_Series_2)_Super_Deluxe_sedan_(2015-06-18).jpg

## GF4A-EL

The transmission was reworked again for 1993 as the GF4A-EL with seven solenoids, a rotor-type pump, and the removal of the throttle cable, GF4A-EL It is referred to as the F-4EAT by Ford Motor Company

## Applications

Ford Motor Company

* 1991–1996 Ford Laser (EU AUS & NZ)
* 1991–2002 Ford Escort
* 1998–2003 Ford ZX2
* 1993–1997 Ford Probe
* 1991–1999 Mercury Tracer
* 1991–1994 Mercury Capri

Mazda

* 1990–2003 Mazda Protege
* 1993 Mazda 626 LX V6/ES V6
* 1990–1994 Mazda 323
* 1992–1995 Mazda MX-3
* 1995–2001 Mazda Millenia (non-Miller cycle engine)
* 1999–2001 Mazda MPV 2.5 Duratec (non-3.0 Duratec)
* 2007–2012 Ford Escape (ZC, ZD series, 2.3 L Duratec)
* also known to be used in Mazda Xedos 6 and Mazda Xedos 9

Kia

* 1994–2001 Kia Sephia
* 2000–2003 Kia Spectra
* 2000–2005 Kia Rio
