Bulletins

BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
POWER TRAIN
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
994303/08/1999604751Information regarding reprogramming powertrain control modules (pcms). *tt05/11/1999
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
1392503/01/2000612915Some police vehicles may exhibit shift concerns due to engine driveability issues. *tt06/13/2000
824303/01/2000612679Some police vehicles may exhibit shifting concerns due to engine driveability issues. *tt06/12/2000
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
991312508/01/1999609044Sone police vehicles and other vehicles with 4r70w may exhibit a vibration and / or transmission extension housing bushing damage from sustained high speed operation. *tt12/07/1999
999605/17/1999606428Experiencing 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. *tt08/20/1999
988804/27/1998601238Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart. *yc07/10/1998
9751103/03/199751945Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts. *jd07/17/1997
BC519196100110/01/199650469For concerns of stalling, reflash pcm w/ 1996 calibration (r11 level). *tt04/24/1997
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
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH
0118109/17/2001625715Brake shift interlock.*jb11/30/2001
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER
988704/27/1998601237Experiencing a torque converter clutch shudder or vibration. *yc07/10/1998
9624911/18/199650908Torque converter - leak test procedure - service tip. *tw06/17/1997
96261212/16/199650997Transaxle - torque converter replacement guidelines and torque converter/transaxle cooling system cleaning procedures - 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
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - BANJO HOUSING
1272505/01/19996091700Some vehicles may exhibit a vibration and / or transmission extension housing bushing damage from sustained high speed operation. *tt11/09/2000
624205/01/1999607036Experiencing a vibration and / or transmission extension housing bushing damage. *tt11/03/2000
1324009/01/19996090634Information regarding vibration/extension housing bushing. *mjs03/22/2000
991312508/01/1999609044Sone police vehicles and other vehicles with 4r70w may exhibit a vibration and / or transmission extension housing bushing damage from sustained high speed operation. *tt12/07/1999
POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
9841003/02/1998601271Vehicles may experience torque converter clutch shudder or vibration. *yc07/16/1998
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
824304/01/2000613626Some police vehicles may exhibit shift concerns due to engine drivability issues. **mr07/26/2000

Consumer Complaints

Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
POWER TRAIN
04/01/19991210/01/1996
 Speedometer occasionally fails to register speed when starting from standing stop.when this occurs it usually returns the speed read-out when approx. 35 mph is reached.ford tested car by driving on road for 3 miles. *ak
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
08/02/2001101/01/1996
 While driving vehicle engine stalled and fluid was coming from the bottom. then, vehicle was towed to a near dealer, where they found out that there was a crack on intake manifold. also, there was a recall, but did not include this vehicle due to vin and mileage over the warranty.*ak vehicle was had also overheated, mechanic found the front of the plastic intake manifold was cracked badly at manufacturing seam and stated that this was a factory defect. consumer states vehicle shudders, there are several service bulletins relating to this, however consumer states she paid for repairs and feels this too should be a recall item. *slc
04/20/2001106/01/1997
 When i entered my vehicle and started it i attempted to place the transmission into drive. the selector lever just hunted but could not find the proper gear. i had my vehicle towed to my transmission repair shop: jim jennings transmissions, 601 eastern blvd., essex, md, 21221, 410-686-6700. they informed me that a retainer bolt had fallen from beneath the dash that supported the transmission selector cable housing. they also stated that this had become a common problem with this type of vehicle. the fix was to replace it with thread locker.*ak
05/01/20013
 Intake manifold has cracked, allowing water to leak and spray into alternator and destroy it. manifold needs to be replaced. *ak also overheating caused transmission to fail, when the manifold leaked out all the coolant, there was no indication of it, because the temperature sensor does not register unless its in liquid.*jb
09/26/199801/01/1996
 Vehicle shifted to reverse at hwy speed,locking rear wheels causing accident. *ak
11/05/199907/01/1996
 The transmission fluid in my car is no longer red but a muddy color. the clutch plates are chuddering when the car shifts into over drive and lock up,once the car shifts the transmission is in and out all the time.
07/01/1997406/01/1997
 The vehicle has many more problems that are not listed and they started shortly after purchase. i have all the records with correct dates, times, mileages, and etc. of all the problems. i would be more than happy to mail you copies of everything about my vehicle. please feel free to contact me. // i used a family members computer to send in this complaint form so please contact me by mail or telephone. thank you for your time and concern in this matter. *ak
11/25/1998111/01/1998
 Problem involves nhtsa recalls 98i001000 and 98v322000. dealer and ford say my car does not have these problems. i do not want to take the chance of having my steering control fail, or having my brakes fail. please help. also, the transmission has an extremely long shift from first to second. ford has a tsb on this, and states this will not affect the transmission,but it will shorten the life and lead to possbile accumulator bore scuffing. thanks! *ak
1
 Automatic transmission rolls backward after releasing brake pedal, due to design.
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH
 When the vehicle was in park consumer walked behind vehicle and vehicle shifted on its own into reverse, striking the consumer with the rear passenger door which was open. dealer has been contacted. *ak
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER
1
 Torque converter shudders when it should lock up, causing the vehicle to vibrate violently. *slc

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