The FLC ATX was a 3-speed hydraulic automatic transaxle produced by Ford Motor Company from 1981 through 1994. Used in the company's four-cylinder-powered cars ranging from the Escort to the Taurus, the transaxle had a lockup torque converter, but no overdrive. It was controlled by a throttle or "kickdown" cable, and had no computer controls. This transmission is known for its gear whine.
The FLC was replaced with the JATCO/Mazda-designed, computer-controlled F-4EAT transmission for the 1991 Escort and Tracer. With the four-cylinder Taurus excised from the lineup after 1991, the FLC continued in production solely for the Tempo and Topaz until those cars were discontinued in 1994.
Applications:
- 1981-1987 Mercury Lynx
- 1981-1990 Ford Escort
- 1982-1988 Ford EXP
- 1982-1983 Mercury LN7
- 1984-1994 Ford Tempo
- 1984-1994 Mercury Topaz
- 1986-1991 Ford Taurus
- 1986 Mercury Sable
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