Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||||
| 96714 | 03/25/1996 | 613335 | Subject regarding a new transmission case and main control released for service on aode / 4r70w transmissions. *tt | 06/21/2000 | |
| 12178 | 11/01/1998 | 613234 | Information regarding tsb 98-5a-12 (transaxle/transmission/transfer case-vehicles towed behind recreational vehicles-recommended guidelines) does not list towing information for certain model vehicles. *mjs | 06/19/2000 | |
| 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 | |
| 9836 | 02/16/1998 | 600589 | Information concerning vibration-shudder under light to moderate acceleration above 56 km/h (35mph) in 3rd or 4rd gear- vehicles equipped with aode or 4r70w transmission. | 02/17/2000 | |
| 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 | |
| ONP95B64 | 10/01/1995 | 45863 | Affected cars were manufactured with a lubricant that causes the sensor to produce improper signals. improper sensor signals can cause erratic transmission shifting and, in some instances, intermediate one-way clutch failure. *tt | 04/25/1996 | |
| 95515 | 03/01/1995 | 39887 | There may be an intermittent loss of torque during or just after the 3-4 upshift or in 4th gear on some vehicles. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| BC3032950401 | 04/01/1995 | 3012100 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
| 95313 | 02/01/1995 | 39224 | Possible water intrusion in the mlp/tr sensor causing shift concern. *tw | 03/31/1995 | |
| 9536 | 02/01/1995 | 39219 | Intermittent transmission operation. *tw | 03/30/1995 | |
| 94269 | 12/01/1994 | 38062 | Delayed or no forward engagement of transmission. *tw | 02/07/1995 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES | |||||
| 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 | |
| BC1513950906 | 09/01/1995 | 45785 | Listing of acceptable rust treatments to complete owner notification program 95b65 if the specified loctite #754 is not available. *tw | 04/25/1996 | |
| 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 | |||||
| 983115 | 02/23/1998 | 607411 | Concerns with vehicles exhibiting a torque converter shudder. *tt | 09/22/1999 | |
| 9887 | 04/27/1998 | 601237 | Experiencing a torque converter clutch shudder or vibration. *yc | 07/10/1998 | |
| 962517 | 12/02/1996 | 50973 | Transmission - aode - 4r70w - shudder or vibration under light to moderate acceleration above 56 km/h (35 mph) while in 3rd or 4th gear. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| 96249 | 11/18/1996 | 50908 | Torque converter - leak test procedure - service tip. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| 962612 | 12/16/1996 | 50997 | Transaxle - torque converter replacement guidelines and torque converter/transaxle cooling system cleaning procedures - service tip. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| BC0810961011 | 10/11/1996 | 50412 | Vehicles equipped w/ an aode or 4r70w trans has a concern of shudder from the transmission torque converter clutch in 3rd or 4th gear or during 3-4 shift. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
| BC2850950401 | 04/01/1995 | 39837 | Torque converter clutch shudder/vibration. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| BC3032950401 | 04/01/1995 | 3012100 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 98410 | 03/02/1998 | 601271 | Vehicles may experience torque converter clutch shudder or vibration. *yc | 07/16/1998 | |
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| BC0678961025 | 10/25/1996 | 50356 | Information on aode/4r7w transmission main control & case replacement. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 08/01/1999 | |||
| The defective odometer is inoperative. dealer needs to replace the odometer system. dealer cannot determine the cause of the problem. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| 02/23/1997 | 1 | ||
| Deputy placed vehicle in park and exited vehicle. ten minutes later the deputy heard a crash and observed that the vehicle had crashed through the garage door. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 03/31/2002 | 1 | ||
| While the vehicle was in park, with no keys in the ignition, a small child grabbed the gear shifter. with only slight pressure, the vehicle slipped out of gear and rolled backwards down a hill, wedging a 16 year old female in the rear driver's side door, then pinning the female between two vehicles. the female was pronounced dead at a local hospital several hours later, as a result of the injuries received from the vehicle.*jb | |||
| 12/04/1996 | 3 | 10/01/1993 | |
| On 12/4/96 my vehicle's transmission started slipping.it was still under warranty at that time.it was taken into the ford dealership,where we were told that they had been having problems torque converters on these vehicles.a tork flush was performed and they told us everything would be ok.the vehicle has 30,000 at that time.on 6/2/99 we started experiencing the same problem.it again was taken into the ford dealership,where again they stated the tork converter was bad and they told us again that a tork flush would be needed.the vehicle at this time had 70,000.i addressed the problem at that time and asked why the transmission could not be repaired vs. just a tork flush.i was told ford motor will only flush. on 12/18/00 my vehicle again started experiencing problems. it would now not go into drive. the car has 90,000 on it now. the vehicle was taken to the shop and i was told that the whole transmission is out. on several occasions i have expressed my concern regarding flushing vs actually checking into the transmissions and still was told that ford will not do that, they will only do the flush. now i'm stuck with a car with only 90,000 on it and a transmission that has to be completely rebuilt. what ever happened to ford stands behind their product or your satisfaction is our #1 goal. i have called customer service on several occasions and to date i have not once gotten a call back. i have decided that the only way to rectify this problem is to voice my concern my going public on tv. we have a tv station here called call for action maybe that is my next step. calling and expressing myself to ford does not seem to help. if ford really stood behind their vehicles, i would not be sitting with a car with only 90,000 miles on it with a blown transmission. if the problem would have be corrected in 1996 when i originally reported the problem, then maybe i would still be driving the car.i love my car, its ford motor company i am not happy with. | |||
| 08/01/1994 | 1 | 07/01/1992 | |
| Had to take car to dealer 3 times with transmission trouble car would not shift to the next gear each time the dealer advised the problem was with the computer system and i had to pay for the work done and then the transmission went out at 600098 mi (98 over the 60,000 mi warranty) and dealer would not cover car had to have and pay for a new transmission then 1 month later the engine had to be replaced again the dealer would not be responsible the shop that put the new engine in said it was caused by the computer system and that alot of cr vics from the 1993 year (1st year for that model) had trouble (ex the police cars in memphis) after having a new transmission and engine the car did fine until 0301200 had to have a new transmission again and the shop is unable to make it right due to the computer system, this shop put a 2nd transmission in 06/2000 and said i had engine problems reason for transmission trouble. this car is a lemon and has multiple defects evidently with the computer system. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Automatic transmission malfunctions. yh | |||
| 08/01/1999 | 1 | 04/01/1998 | |
| Transmission shutters going into overdrive. *ak | |||
| 09/14/1999 | 1 | 09/01/1992 | |
| Transmission and brake failure/lock-up on a vehicle that has been babyed and meticulously maintained is outrageous. i cannot get ford motor co. to return my calls. i can only imaginr what kind of horrific accident would have occurred if we had been driving at highway speeds. dealer's shop also had a 95, 97, & 98 crown vics. w/ transmission failure. i suspect ford is trying to cover up a defect. | |||
| 04/01/1997 | |||
| While driving vehicle lost power/stalled. also, transmission failure. *ak | |||
| 01/07/1997 | 1 | 08/01/1993 | |
| Transmission slips while shifting. | |||
| 10/23/1996 | 1 | ||
| Transmission bucked prior to recall, recall repairs unsatisfactory. | |||
| 08/13/1996 | 1 | 07/17/1995 | |
| Transmission shudders when overdrive engages. | |||
| The transmission sticks when shifting gear . please describe .*ak | |||
| 10/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Transmission leaks. *sd | |||
| 01/11/1996 | 1 | ||
| Transmission fails in hilly area. *sd | |||
| 01/17/1996 | 7 | ||
| Transmission drive train exploded. *sd | |||
| 04/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Transmission failed. *sd | |||
| 07/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle shudders due to a transmission problem. *ak | |||
| 11/21/1995 | 1 | 06/01/1994 | |
| Automatic transmission failure, erratic operation of the auto transmission. tt *jb | |||
| While driving rainy weather, lost all vehicle power; brake pedal went to floor; vehicle jerked; no emergency brake, shifted gears, no response. tt | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||
| 01/10/1995 | 1 | ||
| Traction control system activated when attemting to go up a snowy/slippery hill, causing vehicle to lose control/skid sideways. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES | |||
| 07/12/1995 | 2 | ||
| Transmission cooling lines repaired. (los angeles fire dept) *sd | |||
| 07/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Transmission cooling line leaks. *sd | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH | |||
| 03/03/2000 | |||
| While in park position with key out of the ignition, and emergency parking brake activated, vehicle suddenly moved forward and caused a crash. after the crash, the occupant could not start vehicle and move it out of park position. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER | |||
| 12/04/1996 | 3 | 10/01/1993 | |
| On 12/4/96 my vehicle's transmission started slipping.it was still under warranty at that time.it was taken into the ford dealership,where we were told that they had been having problems torque converters on these vehicles.a tork flush was performed and they told us everything would be ok.the vehicle has 30,000 at that time.on 6/2/99 we started experiencing the same problem.it again was taken into the ford dealership,where again they stated the tork converter was bad and they told us again that a tork flush would be needed.the vehicle at this time had 70,000.i addressed the problem at that time and asked why the transmission could not be repaired vs. just a tork flush.i was told ford motor will only flush. on 12/18/00 my vehicle again started experiencing problems. it would now not go into drive. the car has 90,000 on it now. the vehicle was taken to the shop and i was told that the whole transmission is out. on several occasions i have expressed my concern regarding flushing vs actually checking into the transmissions and still was told that ford will not do that, they will only do the flush. now i'm stuck with a car with only 90,000 on it and a transmission that has to be completely rebuilt. what ever happened to ford stands behind their product or your satisfaction is our #1 goal. i have called customer service on several occasions and to date i have not once gotten a call back. i have decided that the only way to rectify this problem is to voice my concern my going public on tv. we have a tv station here called call for action maybe that is my next step. calling and expressing myself to ford does not seem to help. if ford really stood behind their vehicles, i would not be sitting with a car with only 90,000 miles on it with a blown transmission. if the problem would have be corrected in 1996 when i originally reported the problem, then maybe i would still be driving the car.i love my car, its ford motor company i am not happy with. | |||
| 10/01/1995 | 2 | ||
| In october 1995 torque converter had to be replaced. ford paid 50 %, there was a tsb 931211 on it. currently, same thing has happened again. ford refused to assist in repair expenses. *ak | |||
| 02/01/1995 | 3 | ||
| Whenever driving at various speed the torque convertor would make loud noises. took to mechanic & informed torque convertor needed to be replaced. *ak | |||
| 08/01/1998 | |||
| When driving between 35-40mph vehicle jerks. dealer not aware of the problem. mechanic states the torque converter needs to be replaced. *ak | |||
| 11/03/1996 | 3 | 04/15/1993 | |
| Third torque converter installled, should last a lifetime. | |||
| When shifting from third to fourth gear the vehicle would shake at about 40 to 45mph. dealer replaced the torque converter. *ak | |||
| 10/23/1997 | |||
| Torque converter went bad, causing the vehicle to accelerate and decelerate on its own. the manufacturer has been notified. | |||
| 11/09/1995 | 2 | 11/22/1994 | |
| Torque converter failed causing vibration on two occasions. | |||
| 11/26/1997 | |||
| Transmission/torque converter needs to be replaced. consumer also has replaced the torque converter in jan of 96. the dealer has been notified. | |||
| 05/13/1997 | 1 | ||
| Torque converter failed. | |||
| 08/14/1997 | 2 | 10/10/1997 | |
| The transmission/torque converter has failed for the second time. | |||
| Automatic transmission converter fails frequently. | |||
| 14 | 12/01/1993 | ||
| Torque convertor failed, causing loss of control. | |||
| 1 | 03/01/1993 | ||
| The torque converter failed. | |||
| 01/07/1997 | 1 | 08/01/1993 | |
| Torque converter failed. | |||
| 09/29/1995 | 2 | 09/01/1992 | |
| Torque converter noise when upshifting 2 times. | |||
| 09/01/1996 | 1 | 03/01/1994 | |
| Torque converter failure. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | |||
| 06/24/1996 | 1 | 12/01/1993 | |
| While traveling on highway at speed of 60 mph, ring & pinion gear failed, vehicle lost control, turning sideways. other vehicles avoided impact. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - UNIVERSAL JOINT | |||
| 10/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Universal joint replaced. *sd | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 04/27/1994 | |||
| Transmission was leaking and loosing pressure, inhibiting ability to accelerate when entering traffic. | |||