Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||||
| 9943 | 03/08/1999 | 604751 | Information regarding reprogramming powertrain control modules (pcms). *tt | 05/11/1999 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| BC1015397020 | 01/02/1997 | 51218 | Vehicles with e4od transmissions have been built with a reusable elastomeric transmission fluid pan gasket. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| 962418 | 11/18/1996 | 50916 | Transmission - e40d - revised design forward planet thrust washer - service tip. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| BC5191961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50469 | For concerns of stalling, reflash pcm w/ 1996 calibration (r11 level). *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |||||
| 97090297187 | 09/02/1997 | 54073 | Some vehicles may stall when the transmission is placed into gear. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| 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 | |||
| 05/01/1997 | |||
| 02 sensor burned out while consumer was pulling out of dealership after purchasing vehicle. also, this caused radio/ speedometer to burn out. contacted dealer, and dealer fixed problem.*ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 09/25/2003 | |||
| When the vehicle was being driven at any speed the consumer noticed a knocking noise coming from the front end of the vehicle. the consumer stated that it sounded like it was the transmission but he's not 100% sure. please provide any further details. *nlm | |||
| 11/06/2001 | 1 | 09/21/2000 | |
| While driving vehicle would not go forward. consumer stated transmission went out. dealer contacted. *ak cruise control and door locks are inoperative. emergency brake light stays illuminated. front end is out of alignment and pulls to the left. head lights will not shut off. thermostat, radiator, radiator cap, and water pump were replaced. the struts that hold the back window and door did not hold, springs for the back door are inoperative. transmission needed adjustment, ball in transmission failed, vehicle will not shift into 4-wheel drive, and universal joint was replaced. driver side seat belt inoperative. electrical switch that adjusts the driver seat shorted out and caught fire in the engine compartment, ground cable on the battery broke causing computer to be inoperative, starter switch, solenoid, lock cylinder, circuit breaker, and tem sensor were replaced. air conditioner failed and vents do not work. *slc | |||
| 09/05/1997 | 08/30/1995 | ||
| Transmission e40d model with overdrive failed. ongoing problem. many other people had e40 transmission failures. *ak | |||
| 12/12/1996 | 1 | 02/22/1996 | |
| Brake bearings corroded. transmission slips under heavy acceleration and sometimes surges at stop lights. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT | |||
| 01/02/2002 | 2 | ||
| While driving consumer tried to engage 4-wheel drive, and 4-wheel would not engage, cause unknown. *ak the consumer stated that the dashboard light indicated that the 4 wheel was engaged, but it was not. this defective system could give you a false sense of security if you were to believe the indication light. the consumer was requesting the manufacturer to replace the faulty system at no cost. *yh | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH | |||
| 11/02/2001 | 1 | 10/01/2001 | |
| The transmission on my ford bronco jumped out of park while running. this caused the vehicle to roll back into a ditch causing around 2,000 worth of damage that i cannot afford to fix. i have never heard of this vehicle doing this or i would not have bought it. i wish ford would fix my vehicle and repair the transmission. please work this problem and get back to me, lucky nobody was hurt in this one. *ak | |||