The automatics are bad for idle vibration, especially in gear. They are internally balanced 4-cylinders, this is normal. I have over 180,000 miles on my car and I've been boosted (turbo) for 3 years. They will last a loooong time if you keep up on the maintainence. The automatics do have a tendency to overheat (the transmission) because the stock cooler is not large enough. Get an auxillary cooler to install to keep the temps down.
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1998 Escort ZX2, T3 Super 60 at 8 psi, SCT Xcal2, Cobra MAF, 42#/hr injectors, MSD coil, Ford Racing wires, Ford Racing UDP, Fidanza flywheel, Spec 3 clutch, B&M shifter, Trubendz 2.5" exhaust, 19mm RSB, ES bushing kit, Eibach sportline springs, other goodies....
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