Bulletins

BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
POWER TRAIN
1212011/01/2001630349Some vehicles with 4r700 transmissions built from 4/16/98 through the end of the 1998 model year may exhibit a leak from the vent area of the transmission. *tt04/16/2002
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
1212011/01/1998613139Some vehicles with 4r70w transmissions built from 4/16/98 through 10/30/98 may exhibit a leak from the vent area of the transmission. *mjs06/19/2000
1208311/01/1998613063Some 4.6l vehicles equipped with a 4r70w transmission, may experience a harsh reverse engagement. *mjs06/16/2000
994303/08/1999604751Information regarding reprogramming powertrain control modules (pcms). *tt05/11/1999
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
1781005/01/200410008569Transmission failure where there is a large amount of metal or debris in the pan. *tt08/05/2004
0326101/05/200310008279New service part - number 5 needle bearing and race kit - 4r70w transmission - service tip. *tt07/26/2004
1229812/01/1998615543Some 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. *tt01/18/2001
9915207/26/1999608431Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda. *tt01/05/2001
1148204/01/1998613391For certain model vehicles, the 4r70w transmission solenoid molded leadframe must be replaced when removed. *tt07/10/2000
507811/01/1998613207Some vehicles equipped with a 4r70w transmissions may experience harsh reverse engagement. *tt06/19/2000
1211111/01/1998613099Some vehices may exhibit a popping/ticking noise when the car is shifted from reverse to forward gear. *mjs06/16/2000
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
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
981135102/01/1998607519Some vehicles with 4r70w transmission may have a harsh reverse engagement. *tt09/24/1999
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
98231211/23/1998603740Issues regareding diagnostic trouble codes ( dtcs ) p0705, p0708, p1704, and / or p1705 may be stored in memory. *yc03/04/1999
9841203/02/1998601273The 4r70w transmission installed in some vehicles will have an orange07/16/1998
988804/27/1998601238Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart. *yc07/10/1998
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
04210712/13/200404241410014086General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures. *tt04/28/2005
00E1102/01/2001619150Service action 00e11, supplement #1 - update information regarding on-board diagnostic system upgrade. *tt05/16/2001
1270405/01/19996091676Subject regarding all vehicles requires a parameter reset to be performed on the passive anti-theft system module (pats / vic / hec) when the powertrain control module (pcm) is replaced. *tt11/09/2000
9709029718309/02/199754069Experiencing difficulties with the malfunction indicator lamp (mil). *yc03/30/1998
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
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH
0213607/08/2002635994On some vehicles, the brake shift interlock may be inoperative, now allowing the operator to move the shift lever from the park position. stop lamp operation may also be affected. *tt11/04/2002
0118109/17/2001625715Brake shift interlock.*jb11/30/2001
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 - DRIVELINE
98307302/27/1998607368Some vehicles may exhibit a drive line vibration. *tt09/21/1999
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT
1507807/01/2001621082Some police and taxi vehicles may exhibit either underbody sheetmetal cracking in the driveshaft tunnel at the rear seat kickup and / or driveshaft contact with the underbody. *tt09/06/2001
98516611/01/1998613299Some vehicles may exhibit a popping / ticking noise when the car is shifted from reverse to forward gear. *tt06/20/2000
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
824304/01/2000613626Some police vehicles may exhibit shift concerns due to engine drivability issues. **mr07/26/2000
98514311/01/1998613279Some vehicles with 4r70w transmissions built from 4/16/98 through the end of the 1998 model year may exhibit a leak from the vent area of the transmission. *tt06/20/2000

Consumer Complaints

Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
POWER TRAIN
06/21/1999
 Air bag light came on and would go off. also, speedometer didn't work. *ak
04/13/1998201/07/1998
 Motor stahled at bottom of hill when manually going from second to drive, could have caused bad accident if there had been any oncoming traffic. i was pulling hard to the left to keep the car on the highway, while putting selector lever in neutral and restarting motor. when motor started, it threw me across the highway into the opposite lane of traffic.
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
09/11/1998104/01/1998
 Vehicle was parked on a 35 degree grade with the gear shift in park, key in the off position and the parking brake was engaged. driver heard two loud pops, turned and watch as the vehicle roll down the grade and struck a tree causing extensive damage. driver recalls hearing a clicking noise as the vehicle was rolling.
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
511/26/1997
 Traction control system engages for no reason causing loss of power/control.
11/29/1997611/26/1997
 Traction control system activates at highway speeds, when rear brakes are applied lightly, car slows down.
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH
07/01/1998601/22/1998
 The automatic interlock system malfunctioned, causing difficulty in starting the vehicle in position. cause unknown. *ak
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
01/01/2001
 Vehicle is having same symptoms as mentioned in recall # 98v322000.differential is also making noise, possibly losing fluid. *ak
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT
01/01/1999107/01/1998
 I have noticed on several occasions that when starting from a complete start, either forward or reverse, there is a popping noise in the driveshaft area. the vehicle was taken in for service, recall work for ball joints was done, but the problem still exists.

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