Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||||
| 032112 | 10/30/2003 | 961014 | 10004823 | On vehicles with transmission build dates prior to 9/20/95, the overdrive cancel lamp may be illuminating and diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p1728 present and/or engine stall when reverse and/or manual low is selected. *tt | 01/09/2004 |
| 032116 | 10/30/2003 | 962116 | 10004827 | Some 7.3l diesel e40d equipped vehicles built between 5/15/96 and 7/8/96 may exhibit harsh upshifts. *tt | 01/09/2004 |
| 032118 | 10/30/2003 | 962621 | 10004829 | Driveline resonance/vibration between 1400 and 2000 rpm with the torque converter clutch engaged on vehicles with transmissions built prior to 11/13/95 (5l13). *tt | 01/09/2004 |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| BC5191961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50469 | For concerns of stalling, reflash pcm w/ 1996 calibration (r11 level). *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT | |||||
| 5251 | 12/01/1998 | 615368 | Some super duty vehicles with 7.3l dit diesel engines may exhibit 4x4 lights on, 4x4 inoperative and / or multiple gem codes. *tt | 01/13/2001 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER | |||||
| 962621 | 12/16/1996 | 51005 | Vibration- driveline resonance/vibration between 1400 and 2000 rpm with converter clutch engaged during medium to heavy throttle conditions- vehicles with 7.3l di turbo engine and transmission built prior to 11/13/95 (5l13) transmission- e4 | 06/17/1997 | |
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| BC0844961008 | 10/08/1996 | 50429 | E4od trans may emit a tick/rattle noise when driving at light loads in 1st gear at 1100 to 1800 rpm rpm. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 09/08/2003 | 42000 | 1 | 03/13/1997 |
| Subject vehicle is a ford e350 superduty van chassis manufactured in may 1996 with vn 1fdle40g7thb33164 equiped with a e40d transmission. the transmission in a 1997 class c motorhome started to leak. the problem was detected before complete failure, whcih could have resulted in a fire. vehicle had to be towed to garage. when transmission was rebuilt a seal had to be replace. the oem part number was e9tp 7ap48 aa. the seal was replace with a part from percision international with part number 16601ev, which came with the following advisory the origianal design silicone rubber is not as compatible with new ford mercron v fluid. also it's not able to hold up to the demands of heavy duty truck applications. if this is in fact the cases the affected vehicles should be reviewed and if necessary recalled. *la | |||
| 08/15/1998 | 07/09/1998 | ||
| Ongoing problem with abs system failing to operate properly while driving. the abs sensor light would come on. also, transmission fails simultaneously/one or more wheels would lock up, and brake pads failed at 8-10,000 miles. dealer notified. *ak | |||