DRW915 Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 Howdy all, I just recently came across a decent deal on a long awaited Fusion SE5spd. I purchased the car with a known transmission issue, previous owner somehow destroyed 5th gear entirely the car runs and drives fine with the exception of no 5th gear and the occasional sound of pebbles in the gear box. Onto my real questions I have seen that the Mazda 2.3l and the Ford 2.3l are almost exactly the same engine I'm curious as to if I can use a Mazda transmission and just swap it out for a measly few hundred dollars? You all have more knowledge than me when it comes to fusions so lay it on me. Thanks, DW. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 That IS a Mazda 5 speed manual...... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRW915 Posted February 9, 2016 Author Share Posted February 9, 2016 That's what I assumed I just wanted to verify the part # before I purchase one. I see allot of non abs mazada manual transmissions for super cheap. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonoxideChild Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Trans wont care if its ABS/Non ABS. Just get one from a 2.3 and you will be good to go. Hell, you could even use this as a good time to swap it for the newer 2.5 6 speed. Everything is a direct swap. Only other parts you need is the matching 6 speed shifter cable, and the 6 speed shifter assembly. I did the swap on my 2.3 awhile back. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRW915 Posted February 10, 2016 Author Share Posted February 10, 2016 Ahh yes the answers I needed! Thanks so much everyone. Is it a hard swap? I've pulled a few transmissions in my day but I've never touched a fusion in my life. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonoxideChild Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Its harder then your average trans as you have to drop the engine cradle also. Which is another step over you basic older Honda trans job. But its still do-able in the garage on jack stands. Ive done 3 so far. Including my 6 speed swap, and a 3.0 v6 one. Which really both are equally as bad. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRW915 Posted March 28, 2016 Author Share Posted March 28, 2016 Sorry for the late response I've been slammed at work, weather is warming up and I'm going to be replacing it soon.. I haven't purchased a transmission yet but I'm going hunting for one out of a Mazda 3 seems to be cheaper that way.. My shift cable is also frozen in place now car refuses to go into gear.. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonoxideChild Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 Where in the Great lakes area are you? I still have my original 5 speed with zero issues. Original owner, and was removed with only 63k miles on it. Hadnt really thought of selling it, But if your somewhat local, and i can help you out. I might be willing. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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