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 | |
| 9943 | 03/08/1999 | 604751 | Information regarding reprogramming powertrain control modules (pcms). *tt | 05/11/1999 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 03261 | 01/05/2003 | 10008279 | New service part - number 5 needle bearing and race kit - 4r70w transmission - service tip. *tt | 07/26/2004 | |
| 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 | |
| 9996 | 05/17/1999 | 606428 | Experiencing a delayed or no 2-3 upshift, primarily when the transmission is cold on vehicles with ford qality remanufactured (fqr) 4r70w transmission exchange units with julian build between 062-97 and 040-99. *tt | 08/20/1999 | |
| 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 | |
| BC3032950401 | 04/01/1995 | 3012100 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| BC0311961101 | 11/01/1996 | 50719 | Owner notification 96b97 oil cooler line replacement clarification. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| 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 | |||||
| 9887 | 04/27/1998 | 601237 | Experiencing a torque converter clutch shudder or vibration. *yc | 07/10/1998 | |
| 962612 | 12/16/1996 | 50997 | Transaxle - torque converter replacement guidelines and torque converter/transaxle cooling system cleaning procedures - service tip. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 95311 | 02/01/1995 | 39223 | Irregular or no torque converter clutch operation. *tw | 03/31/1995 | |
| 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 - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 34800 | 3 | 12/02/1994 | |
| Transmission slips for a second or two when accelerating from a standing start intermittently. car was serviced for this symptom once under warranty and again in sep. 2001. began experiencing symptom again, not sure of exact date. latest occurred on or about 3/13/2003. *jb | |||
| When driving at speeds between 30 and 40mph the vehicle loses power as if t transmission is slipping. dealer has not seen vehicle. *ak | |||
| 04/10/1999 | |||
| Car vibrates and gear shifts at low speed. i brought it to dealer and had transmission serviced. torque coverter will need to ber replaced, if it continues | |||
| 01/27/1997 | 1 | 05/01/1995 | |
| Hairline crack in the transmission case resulted in hard shifting of the transmission. | |||
| 11/14/1997 | 2 | 12/16/1995 | |
| Transmission continues to hesitate, jerk and lurch forward after repair of the faulty torque converter, unable to rectify transmission failure. | |||
| 11/01/1997 | 12/16/1995 | ||
| Tramsmission hesitates and engages suddenly. | |||
| 09/01/1998 | 1 | 12/23/1997 | |
| Transmission failure. aw | |||
| 12/21/1997 | 5 | 01/27/1995 | |
| Vehicle engine had to be raced to get it into first gear. | |||
| 06/01/1996 | 1 | 03/01/1995 | |
| Pitman arm separated, after inspection found the separation of the arm. *ak transmission was also replaced, with low mileage.*jb | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | |||
| 04/04/1997 | 1 | 12/01/1995 | |
| Transmission shifting problem. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER | |||
| 04/10/1999 | |||
| Car vibrates and gear shifts at low speed. i brought it to dealer and had transmission serviced. torque coverter will need to ber replaced, if it continues | |||
| 03/01/1998 | |||
| I am trying to find out if this vehicle was used as a taxi/police vehicle and if any recall services were performed on it. hyannis ford inc. stated there were no recalls on this vehicle, but i saw many listed on this site, i have questions in regards to the suspension/airbags/torque converter,etc. could you please tell me how i can find out if this vehicle has recalls on it and if i can get the work done. i had immediate problems with the vehicle when i bought it, and i don't think the dealer will give me straight answers. thanks for any help or information you can give me. *ak | |||
| 11/14/1997 | 2 | 12/16/1995 | |
| Transmission continues to hesitate, jerk and lurch forward after repair of the faulty torque converter, unable to rectify transmission failure. | |||
| 2 | |||
| Torque converter failed twice. | |||
| Owner states while driving vehicle it stalls, causing vibration, there may be a faulty torque converter, dealers cannot find problem. *ak | |||