Bulletins

BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
POWER TRAIN
9671403/25/1996613335Subject regarding a new transmission case and main control released for service on aode / 4r70w transmissions. *tt06/21/2000
1217811/01/1998613234Information 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. *mjs06/19/2000
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
0326101/05/200310008279New service part - number 5 needle bearing and race kit - 4r70w transmission - service tip. *tt07/26/2004
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
983602/16/1998600589Information 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
988804/27/1998601238Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart. *yc07/10/1998
9751103/03/199751945Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts. *jd07/17/1997
BC303295040104/01/19953012100Unknown11/01/1995
9551503/01/199539887There may be an intermittent loss of torque during or just after the 3-4 upshift or in 4th gear on some vehicles. *tw11/01/1995
9531302/01/199539224Possible water intrusion in the mlp/tr sensor causing shift concern. *tw03/31/1995
953602/01/199539219Intermittent transmission operation. *tw03/30/1995
9426912/01/199438062Delayed or no forward engagement of transmission. *tw02/07/1995
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES
00231011/13/2000616522Subject regarding contamination from prior transmission concerns or excess wear may be trapped in the transmission fluid cooling system. *tt03/05/2001
BC031196110111/01/199650719Owner notification 96b97 oil cooler line replacement clarification. *tw06/17/1997
BC151395090609/01/199545785Listing of acceptable rust treatments to complete owner notification program 95b65 if the specified loctite #754 is not available. *tw04/25/1996
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH
0118109/17/2001625715Brake shift interlock.*jb11/30/2001
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER
98311502/23/1998607411Concerns with vehicles exhibiting a torque converter shudder. *tt09/22/1999
988704/27/1998601237Experiencing a torque converter clutch shudder or vibration. *yc07/10/1998
96261212/16/199650997Transaxle - torque converter replacement guidelines and torque converter/transaxle cooling system cleaning procedures - service tip. *tw06/17/1997
96251712/02/199650973Transmission - aode - 4r70w - shudder or vibration under light to moderate acceleration above 56 km/h (35 mph) while in 3rd or 4th gear. *tw06/17/1997
9624911/18/199650908Torque converter - leak test procedure - service tip. *tw06/17/1997
BC081096101110/11/199650412Vehicles 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. *tt04/24/1997
BC285095040104/01/199539837Torque converter clutch shudder/vibration. *tw11/01/1995
BC303295040104/01/19953012100Unknown11/01/1995
POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
9841003/02/1998601271Vehicles may experience torque converter clutch shudder or vibration. *yc07/16/1998
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
BC067896102510/25/199650356Information on aode/4r7w transmission main control & case replacement. *tt04/24/1997

Consumer Complaints

Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
POWER TRAIN
08/01/19941
 Speedometer inoperative. *sd
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
201/01/1998
 Trans. shutters between around 35 mph & again @ 50 mph. serviced twice. elect. - voltage drops at idle while in gear - all lights & electrical dim but come back upon acceleration. new battery; new alternator. same problem.
09/01/2000112/18/1996
 When shifting vehicle it feels hard. has contacted dealership. dealer said that warranty has ran out. transmission pan was loading metal shavings. transmission had to be rebuild. transmission is okay now. *ak at 40-45 mph the transmission does not shift to over drive automatically. the transmission was rebuilt at the owner's expense. *yh
11/01/1996
 Transmission downshifts out of over drive at highway speeds then goes back into overdrive, vehicle surges forward at this point. almost lost control of vehicle, taken vehicle to dealer. dealer cannot duplicate problem or retrieve fault codes from unit. vehicle still has the same problem taken to dealer 5 times with no luck of finding problem.
03/01/200010/01/1994
 Shudders while going from 3rd to 4th gear, like it's slipping or not catching the gear right away.
03/26/2000
 While vehicle was in the street in front of home consumer put vehicle into gear with foot on brake, and vehicle jumped forward at full speed. then, shifted into reverse with foot on brake, and it burned rubber. contacted dealer, and he was not able to find the cause.*ak
1
 Transmission experiencing chatter possible lock up, same failure as service bulletin 95-23-4. *yc
04/15/1997203/01/1997
 Nhtsa has 26 or 27 complaints on this very problem and i would like for ford to stand behind it. *ak
08/19/1998104/21/1994
 Transmission failed and is being replaced.
12/31/1998999909/01/1994
 Transmission fails to engage when coasting at 33 mph and accelerator gradually applied. rpm's go up before slamming into gear. a transmission flush done under warranty at about 20,000 miles. two additional transmission flushes done at personal expense at about 45,000 and 60,000 miles. problem is intermittant, but frequent. this problem happens when vehicle coasting (accelerator not applied for a short time) at specific speed (aprox 33 mph) with engine near idle speed and gradual acceleration applied (happens frequently when taking highway offramps and accelerating to merge with traffic on new road - very scarry when no power to rear wheels, then a sudden slam into gear occurs.) other 1994 owners spoken to claim they received a new torque converter at no charge when they have had similar problems. my vehicle serviced by ford dealer for 99% of all service, but not receptive to this problem.
01/18/1996108/19/1994
 Transmission failed, recall on other model transmissions, however does not apply to consumers vehicle.
10/14/1996111/01/1993
 Vehicle vibrated when driven 45mph due to transmission problem.
03/01/1996112/01/1995
 Transmission failure.
108/17/1994
 Transmission shudders/vibrates when shifting from 2nd to 3rd gear, also replaced torque converter. *ak
10/31/19951
 Transmission failed. *sd
01/26/19966
 Automatic transmission case lock ring broke, causing damage to aluminum case. *sd
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER
106/01/1997
 Torque converter causing vibration under light acceleration.
06/01/19971
 The vehicle shutters or vibrates before going into overdrive. the torque converter was replaced on june 17, 1997. the problem no longer exists. *ak consumer states that while applying brakes after 50 mph, the whole front end shakes and vibrates. *slc
12/01/1995203/01/1994
 Torque converter failed twice.
108/17/1994
 Transmission shudders/vibrates when shifting from 2nd to 3rd gear, also replaced torque converter. *ak
10/01/19951
 Transmission torque converter overheats, causing breakdown of transmission fluid, leading to transmission failure. *dsh
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - BANJO HOUSING
05/19/1994
 The rear housing on transmission is cracking. the emergency brake no longer functions, and lining on the brakes are all gone, except on 1 brake shoe. *ak

Some parts © 2024 Advameg, Inc.
Based on public records. Inadvertent errors are possible.
This web site is not associated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by and has no official or unofficial affiliation with the vehicle's manufacturer.