2002 Mazda 626 Engine problems

The transmission has been replaced twice now. Even after we get it fixed it stills jerks and sounds like the engine is going to fall out. It has a terrible time shifting from 1st to 2nd and sometimes when you put it in reverse it jumps and sounds like it is going to fall out. My dad is 94 years old and needs this car to work. He doesn't need to go out and buy another one or spend another $1800 or so to get this one fixed. I have read a lot of complaints about this car and the transmission and I feel mazda needs to make it right.

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 mazda 626. The contact stated that the vehicle shut off without warning. The vehicle underwent regularly scheduled maintenance and oil changes prior to the failure. Firestone stated that oil was leaking in the engine and under the motor. The contact took the vehicle to ice cold motors and they changed the valve cover gasket. Ice cold motors discovered an issue with the vehicle, but did not provide any further explanation. The current and failure mileages were 86,000.

2002 626 Piston rings failed due to a manufacturing defect per the mechanic. There was scaring found on the cylinder walls also pistons lower compression ring failed. *Ts the consumer noticed the engine was starting to run hot. The consumer was told she needed a new overflow coolant bottle because it was cracked along the seam. The consumer was also told the vehicle needed a new cv boot. *Jb

Heard noise and bad vibration from front left , it got worse and louder when making turns. Took vehicle to dealer, who stated that front wheel bearing was bad. Around two weeks before the same thing happened, heard loud noise on front right, got louder when turning. Took vehicle to dealer, who replaced front right bearing. Car always serviced at dealer, two weeks before took car to dealer for pulling to the right. Dealer stated it needed an alignment and balancing. Did that next day and same thing...