Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 99152 | 07/26/1999 | 608431 | Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda. *tt | 01/05/2001 | |
| 0015 | 01/10/2000 | 612203 | Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *mjs | 06/06/2000 | |
| 98168 | 04/07/2000 | 609737 | Transmission- e40d/4r100-1989-99-main controls, separator plates and separator plate gaskets usage chart. yd | 04/07/2000 | |
| 98123 | 01/19/1998 | 605599 | Some 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. *tt | 07/13/1999 | |
| 9888 | 04/27/1998 | 601238 | Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart. *yc | 07/10/1998 | |
| 97511 | 03/03/1997 | 51945 | Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts. *jd | 07/17/1997 | |
| BC1015397020 | 01/02/1997 | 51218 | Vehicles with e4od transmissions have been built with a reusable elastomeric transmission fluid pan gasket. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| BC0053970201 | 01/02/1997 | 51022 | Some 1995 and all 1996 and 1997 vehicles with e40d transmissions have been built with a reusable elastomeric transmission fluid pan gasket. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| 212395 | 12/01/1995 | 46482 | Bulletin applies to vehicles equipped w/ a 31th transaxle. transaxle slips momentarily (engine rpm increases/flares) during light throttle 2-3 upshifts. | 04/25/1996 | |
| 951914 | 09/01/1995 | 46469 | Some e4od transmissions w/ build dates 5b03 (feb. 3, 1995) and 5e31 (may 31, 1995) may have a valve, in the pump, that restricts fluid flow (fig 1). this valve may become stuck in the valve bore and restrict lubrication. symptoms may inclu | 04/25/1996 | |
| 951112 | 06/01/1995 | 45085 | Revised design transmission rear case bushing. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| BC3463950201 | 02/01/1995 | 39142 | Vehicles may experience shift concerns. *tw | 03/17/1995 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES | |||||
| 03148 | 07/21/2003 | 10003748 | New transmission cooler flusher - service tips. 2003 escort and super duty f series included. *tt | 10/29/2003 | |
| 002310 | 11/13/2000 | 616522 | Subject regarding contamination from prior transmission concerns or excess wear may be trapped in the transmission fluid cooling system. *tt | 03/05/2001 | |
| 0038 | 02/07/2000 | 612343 | Vehicles 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. *mjs | 06/07/2000 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH | |||||
| 01181 | 09/17/2001 | 625715 | Brake shift interlock.*jb | 11/30/2001 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER | |||||
| 962612 | 12/16/1996 | 50997 | Transaxle - torque converter replacement guidelines and torque converter/transaxle cooling system cleaning procedures - service tip. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| 96249 | 11/18/1996 | 50908 | Torque converter - leak test procedure - service tip. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 983074 | 02/27/1998 | 607369 | Concerns with axle wind-up and / or clunking, popping, ratcheting type noises when making cornering maneuvers. *tt | 09/21/1999 | |
| 12905 | 06/01/1999 | 606937 | Some 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. *tt | 09/08/1999 | |
| BC0131960102 | 12/01/1995 | 46438 | 4x4 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 - AXLE HUBS | |||||
| 962620 | 12/16/1996 | 51004 | Noise - ratcheting - front axle - 4x4 - self engagement of automatic hub locks. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| BC1434950906 | 09/01/1995 | 45782 | Concern of automatic hublocks self-engaging. *tw | 04/25/1996 | |
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 96728 | 03/25/1996 | 613350 | Service tip information regarding the reverse clutch piston and piston seal usage. *tt | 06/22/2000 | |
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - PEDAL/LINKAGE | |||||
| BC3287970206 | 02/06/1997 | 51883 | The clutch may be hard to depress due to dust/contamination entering the slave cylinder. *tw | 07/17/1997 | |
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| BC2301970501 | 05/01/1997 | 52797 | New clutch slave cylinder with a redesigned lip seal. *tw | 09/12/1997 | |
| BC0844961008 | 10/08/1996 | 50429 | E4od trans may emit a tick/rattle noise when driving at light loads in 1st gear at 1100 to 1800 rpm rpm. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
| POWER TRAIN - TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) | |||||
| BC0053972301 | 01/23/1997 | 51405 | Some 1995 and all 1996 and 1997 vehicles with e4od transmissions have been built with a reusable elastomeric transmission fluid pan gasket. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 09/15/2003 | 125000 | ||
| The right side of the dash has come loose and bounces when traversing speed bumps and rough roads. this is a known issue with a ford engineered modification made in production and the ford dealer in poway did not even know about it. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 11/01/1999 | |||
| Transmission does not get into gear quickly enough. transmission would go into drive or reverse. contacted dealer, and dealer changed transmission. problem still occurs.*ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Transmission failed. | |||
| 12/09/1996 | 1 | ||
| Transmission/drive train components failed. | |||
| 11/28/1996 | 1 | 01/06/1996 | |
| Transmission noise at speeds of 25 to 30 mph. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT | |||
| 02/05/1995 | 4 | ||
| Vehicle has 3.08 axle in front and 3.05 in rear and when engage four wheel drive blows out the drive train. tt | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER | |||
| 05/01/1996 | 3 | ||
| Differntial failure; also, replaced torque converter/brake rotors/serpentine belt. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 08/01/1999 | |||
| No summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak | |||
| 02/05/1995 | 4 | ||
| Vehicle has 3.08 axle in front and 3.05 in rear and when engage four wheel drive blows out the drive train. tt | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE HUBS | |||
| 11/19/1999 | 2 | 01/01/1995 | |
| 2nd time 4- wheel drive has failed to engage, 1st time hub was problem, loud noises coming from transer case. axel is not bent or twisted. loud winding noise, even after disengage auto hubs. loud clunk occurred just prior to failure. failure occurred as vehicle was ascending a 15 degree slop in 4 wheel low. first failure was with original part, hub, and was replaced with a dealer part, since this is a dealer only part. first failure accurred under normal usage as well. the truck is used on highway and city driving with occasional need for 4 wheel drive on muddy two track roads. nothing beyond the normal for such a truck. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | |||
| 01/28/1998 | 1 | 02/01/2097 | |
| Complete failure of rear differentials - all internal parts destroyed. ford dealer that repaired vehicle gave no reason for failure. no external damage. vehicle used normally - no off-road or heavy trailer use. contacted ford vice president, not compensation offered. paid $3k to repair rear end with no dealer warranty. reason: not sure why it went out before. ford stated that due to failure happening 36 months a 14 days after vehicle manufactured - not covered under powertrain warrantee. contacted bbb, no assistance. sold bronco and will never own another ford product again due to the way i was treated by the company. the dealer that fixed the unit told me that he felt it was due to a defect in materials in the rear end - but could/would not put that in writing.*ak | |||
| 05/01/1996 | 3 | ||
| Differntial failure; also, replaced torque converter/brake rotors/serpentine belt. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 01/27/1995 | 7 | 12/16/1994 | |
| With owning a little over a year truck has used 4 to 5 sets of brake pads which were replaced due to excessive wear. green valley ford wants him to take truck back as is. *ak rotors, brake shoes, brake lining, and calipers have also been replaced with no resolution. oil pan gaset replaced due to a leak, engine light illuminated coolant leak due to unsecured hose. vehicle felt unsafe when changing lanes, dealer tightened under body suspension components, rear of truck vibrates while driving 60-70 mph, vehicle also wanders while driving. air leaks from both doors, weather strip warped, door pillars replaced, still air noise. front transfer case noisy, transmission does not always go into park, 4x4 low range would not engage, transmission fluid leak, 4x4 takes a while to disengage after pressing button, noise from forward to reverse. spare tire carrier broke, would not latch. hard to get key out of ignition, dealer lubed lock cylinder. rear bumper loose. muffler noisy. front hood out of alignment. horn and alarm inoperable. driver inside lamp failed. *slc | |||