Is it a good thing to have a car with 4 speed automatic with overdrive transmission on a 2002 ford escort?

Mileage 79,498

It is a good thing. Without a transmission the car wouldn't move… And the overdrive is good to help with fuel mileage and lower engine wear. I prefer a manual transmission. But if you can't drive a manual, the automatic would be your only choice.

I already answered this one above! YES they are GREAT and FORD did a good job with them! HAVE IT FULLY SERVICED at a reliable FORD DEALERSHIP! Ask for WARRANTY on the service and check the BBB for each Ford dealership! There are GOOD ONES and BAD ONES Out there, like in All businesses! I FAVOR FORD domestic cars and trucks personally! They have the FEWEST recalls and have more engineers than lawyers! GM was SUED BIG TIME over SATURN trannies and MORE! FOrd was able to move along a CLEARER Pathway! Be SURE to get a FULL SERVICING DONE and NOT by the local QUICKY LUBE! Only a FORD dealership should do this as they use the EXACT right fluids, filters and gaskets with NO compromises made!