Recalls

CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
POWER TRAIN - TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
93V089000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 11/01/1992 to 12/01/1992V (Vehicle)138907/09/1993MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY05/17/199305/27/1993
Defect SummaryThe transfer cases have been built with the wrong electric shift motor. the transfer cases can slip out of the 4 x 4 high gear position during coasting in forward gears or with power applied in reverse gear.
Consequence SummaryIf this occurs, the vehicle can roll freely as if inneutral position regardless of the transmission gear selector position. this canresult in loss of vehicle control and an accident.
Corrective SummaryReplace defective transfer cases with the correct version.
NotesSystem: power train; transfer case.vehicle description: 4wd light trucks and multi-purpose passenger vehicleswith touch drive electric shift transfer cases.

Bulletins

BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
9915207/26/1999608431Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda. *tt01/05/2001
001501/10/2000612203Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *mjs06/06/2000
9816704/07/2000609736Transmission-e40d-no 2-3 upshift. some vehicles may exhibit a no 2-3 upshift condition. *ak04/07/2000
9816804/07/2000609737Transmission- e40d/4r100-1989-99-main controls, separator plates and separator plate gaskets usage chart. yd04/07/2000
9812301/19/1998605599Some vehicles may exhibit a flashing transmission control indicator lamp (tcil) and diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) 62, 628, and / or 1728 may be stored in memory. *tt07/13/1999
988804/27/1998601238Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart. *yc07/10/1998
9751103/03/199751945Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts. *jd07/17/1997
BC432195070507/01/199545059Vehicles experiencing occasional harsh reverse engagement concerns. *tw11/01/1995
95111306/01/199545086Delayed forward engagement and/or heat stained forward clutch plates after installing center support service. *tw11/01/1995
95111206/01/199545085Revised design transmission rear case bushing. *tw11/01/1995
9521201/01/199539125Vehicles may exhibit a shift concern. *tw03/17/1995
94231811/01/199437741Transmission overheating, converter cover discoloration, clutches burned and burnt fluid *tw01/06/1995
94241511/01/199437765Upgrade kit for the e40d transmission. *tw01/06/1995
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES
0314807/21/200310003748New transmission cooler flusher - service tips. 2003 escort and super duty f series included. *tt10/29/2003
00231011/13/2000616522Subject regarding contamination from prior transmission concerns or excess wear may be trapped in the transmission fluid cooling system. *tt03/05/2001
003802/07/2000612343Vehicles may experience solid particle contaminants from prior transmission concerns or excess wear, may be trapped in the transmission fluid cooling system is not properly flushed, fluid in-line filter kit. *mjs06/07/2000
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER
9624911/18/199650908Torque converter - leak test procedure - service tip. *tw06/17/1997
96261212/16/199650997Transaxle - torque converter replacement guidelines and torque converter/transaxle cooling system cleaning procedures - service tip. *tw06/17/1997
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY
98307402/27/1998607369Concerns with axle wind-up and / or clunking, popping, ratcheting type noises when making cornering maneuvers. *tt09/21/1999
1290506/01/1999606937Some vehicles may experience axle wind up and / or clunking, popping, ratcheting type noises when making cornering maneuvers on vehicles equipped with a four wheel drive hi or low range mode. *tt09/08/1999
BC013196010212/01/1995464384x4 front axles must use hypoid 4x4 gear oil p/n f1tz-19580-a & high temp 4x4 front axle & wheel bearing grease when servicing. it is not recommended to use heavier weight lubes in these front axles.04/25/1996
POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
9672803/25/1996613350Service tip information regarding the reverse clutch piston and piston seal usage. *tt06/22/2000
POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - PEDAL/LINKAGE
BC328797020602/06/199751883The clutch may be hard to depress due to dust/contamination entering the slave cylinder. *tw07/17/1997
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
BC230197050105/01/199752797New clutch slave cylinder with a redesigned lip seal. *tw09/12/1997

Consumer Complaints

Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
01/01/1999
 While driving up hill or changing gears, such as from reverse into drive, vehicle will stall unexpectedly which may cause a crash. pep boys cannot determine the cause. please provide further information.*ak
08/15/1996102/02/1996
 Transmission failure. *ak
12/01/19941
 Overdrive turns on/off.
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH
 When the vehicle was parked in driveway with engine off it rolled about 30 feet out of the driveway, causing damages to neighbors house. consumer also noticed that vehicle had shifted gears from park to reverse, but rolled forward cause unknown. please give any further details. *ak
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
02/18/19982007/01/1993
 Differential falls into neutral when going down hill. car freewheels without engine braking and has no forward power until 4x4 is engaged. *ak
POWER TRAIN - TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
109/01/1999
 While driving with the touch drive electric shift 4x4 in the vehicle stopped moving, consumer belives the problem is the same as recall 93v-089 but customer service claims they know nothing about the recall. nlm

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