Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||||
| 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 | |
| 12298 | 12/01/1998 | 615543 | Some vehicles equipped with 4r70w transmissions may exhibit delayed or no 2-3 upshift, primarily when the transmission is cold. transmission control indicator light (tcil) may also flash with diagnostic trouble code p0782. *tt | 01/18/2001 | |
| 99152 | 07/26/1999 | 608431 | Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda. *tt | 01/05/2001 | |
| 13925 | 03/01/2000 | 612915 | Some police vehicles may exhibit shift concerns due to engine driveability issues. *tt | 06/13/2000 | |
| 8243 | 03/01/2000 | 612679 | Some police vehicles may exhibit shifting concerns due to engine driveability issues. *tt | 06/12/2000 | |
| 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 | |
| 9913125 | 08/01/1999 | 609044 | Sone police vehicles and other vehicles with 4r70w may exhibit a vibration and / or transmission extension housing bushing damage from sustained high speed operation. *tt | 12/07/1999 | |
| 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 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||||
| 042107 | 12/13/2004 | 042414 | 10014086 | General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures. *tt | 04/28/2005 |
| 00E11 | 02/01/2001 | 619150 | Service action 00e11, supplement #1 - update information regarding on-board diagnostic system upgrade. *tt | 05/16/2001 | |
| 97090297183 | 09/02/1997 | 54069 | Experiencing difficulties with the malfunction indicator lamp (mil). *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| 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 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | |||||
| 9773 | 03/31/1997 | 51910 | Vibration- shudder or vibration under light to moderate acceleration above 56 km/h (35 mph) while in 3rd or 4th gear- vehicles equipped with aode or 4r70w transmission. *jd | 07/17/1997 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||||
| BC5197961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50474 | Some vehicles equipped w/ an ax4s transaxle may have been shipped w/ a low transaxle fluid level. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - BANJO HOUSING | |||||
| 12725 | 05/01/1999 | 6091700 | Some vehicles may exhibit a vibration and / or transmission extension housing bushing damage from sustained high speed operation. *tt | 11/09/2000 | |
| 6242 | 05/01/1999 | 607036 | Experiencing a vibration and / or transmission extension housing bushing damage. *tt | 11/03/2000 | |
| 13240 | 09/01/1999 | 6090634 | Information regarding vibration/extension housing bushing. *mjs | 03/22/2000 | |
| 9913125 | 08/01/1999 | 609044 | Sone police vehicles and other vehicles with 4r70w may exhibit a vibration and / or transmission extension housing bushing damage from sustained high speed operation. *tt | 12/07/1999 | |
| 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 | |||||
| 8243 | 04/01/2000 | 613626 | Some police vehicles may exhibit shift concerns due to engine drivability issues. **mr | 07/26/2000 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 11/16/2000 | 3 | 10/01/1997 | |
| Experiencing vibration-shudder during 2-3 upshift. this is occurring with the fdq 4r70w. the original 4r70w had to be replaced around 50,000 miles. *ak | |||
| Transmision jerks when you try to accelerate in a high gear, if you make it downshift it will stop jerking and drive smoothly. *ak | |||
| At 19 thousand miles transmission was replaced due to a torque converter which need replacing. also, at 42 thousand and 47 thousand miles transmission was rebuilt. there is a tsb dealing with same type of problem. dealer has made repairs, and noted the problem was common. please provide any further details. *ak | |||
| 10/20/1999 | |||
| While driving taxi to garage transmission would keep slipping, even on the streets. the vehicle caught on fire while in motion & vehicle stopped. fire department extinguished the flames. driver was informed location from engine after noticing smoke coming from under the hood. *ak | |||
| Vehicle is in park position with engine on. vehicle came out of gear into reverse, causing damage to vehicle. | |||
| While driving, transmission jerks.owner took vehicle to dealer, and transmission fluid was changed and filter was replaced. problem was corrected. owner also notes that torque converter is faulty. *ak *slc | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH | |||
| When electronic transmission is shifting vehicle begins to shutter in between gears. ford has been contacted. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER | |||
| At 19 thousand miles transmission was replaced due to a torque converter which need replacing. also, at 42 thousand and 47 thousand miles transmission was rebuilt. there is a tsb dealing with same type of problem. dealer has made repairs, and noted the problem was common. please provide any further details. *ak | |||
| While driving, transmission jerks.owner took vehicle to dealer, and transmission fluid was changed and filter was replaced. problem was corrected. owner also notes that torque converter is faulty. *ak *slc | |||