Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||||
| 9943 | 03/08/1999 | 604751 | Information regarding reprogramming powertrain control modules (pcms). *tt | 05/11/1999 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 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 | |
| 98168 | 04/07/2000 | 609737 | Transmission- e40d/4r100-1989-99-main controls, separator plates and separator plate gaskets usage chart. yd | 04/07/2000 | |
| 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 | |
| 98123 | 01/19/1998 | 605599 | Some vehicles may exhibit a flashing transmission control indicator lamp (tcil) and diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) 62, 628, and / or 1728 may be stored in memory. *tt | 07/13/1999 | |
| 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 | |
| BC1015397020 | 01/02/1997 | 51218 | Vehicles with e4od transmissions have been built with a reusable elastomeric transmission fluid pan gasket. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| BC0053970201 | 01/02/1997 | 51022 | Some 1995 and all 1996 and 1997 vehicles with e40d transmissions have been built with a reusable elastomeric transmission fluid pan gasket. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| BC0820961010 | 10/10/1996 | 50415 | Revised eec calibration has been incorporated in pcm calibrations for vehicles which display lack of power due to torque converter engagement scheduling, catalytic converter failures, rough idle or hard start on hot restart. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
| 951512 | 07/01/1995 | 45940 | Auxiliary powertrain control module (apcm) - 7.3l dit - available for ambulances tow trucks, and other vehicles requiring manual throttle control. *sd | 04/25/1996 | |
| 212395 | 12/01/1995 | 46482 | Bulletin applies to vehicles equipped w/ a 31th transaxle. transaxle slips momentarily (engine rpm increases/flares) during light throttle 2-3 upshifts. | 04/25/1996 | |
| 951914 | 09/01/1995 | 46469 | Some e4od transmissions w/ build dates 5b03 (feb. 3, 1995) and 5e31 (may 31, 1995) may have a valve, in the pump, that restricts fluid flow (fig 1). this valve may become stuck in the valve bore and restrict lubrication. symptoms may inclu | 04/25/1996 | |
| 951112 | 06/01/1995 | 45085 | Revised design transmission rear case bushing. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| 95313 | 02/01/1995 | 39224 | Possible water intrusion in the mlp/tr sensor causing shift concern. *tw | 03/31/1995 | |
| BC3463950201 | 02/01/1995 | 39142 | Vehicles may experience shift concerns. *tw | 03/17/1995 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES | |||||
| 03148 | 07/21/2003 | 10003748 | New transmission cooler flusher - service tips. 2003 escort and super duty f series included. *tt | 10/29/2003 | |
| 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 | |
| 0038 | 02/07/2000 | 612343 | Vehicles may experience solid particle contaminants from prior transmission concerns or excess wear, may be trapped in the transmission fluid cooling system is not properly flushed, fluid in-line filter kit. *mjs | 06/07/2000 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 96728 | 03/25/1996 | 613350 | Service tip information regarding the reverse clutch piston and piston seal usage. *tt | 06/22/2000 | |
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 99236 | 11/15/1999 | 6090143 | Subject regarding 4r100 transmission flexplate replacement for vehicles with 7.3l diesel engine. *tt | 03/09/2000 | |
| 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 | |
| BC0678961025 | 10/25/1996 | 50356 | Information on aode/4r7w transmission main control & case replacement. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
| POWER TRAIN - TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) | |||||
| BC0053972301 | 01/23/1997 | 51405 | Some 1995 and all 1996 and 1997 vehicles with e4od transmissions have been built with a reusable elastomeric transmission fluid pan gasket. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 18000 | 1 | ||
| Automatic transmission malfunctions, it will either shift hard and late or will go out of gear. dealership rebuilt the transmission, but the problem still exists.*ak | |||
| 11/12/1999 | 1 | ||
| Transmission failed prematurely, ford refuses to assist. *mjs | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES | |||
| 07/23/2001 | 1 | 10/01/1995 | |
| While driving on highway at a speed of 65mph vehicle began to surge. i attempted to accelerate with the accelerator pedal compressed all the way down to the floor, but engine did not respond and eventually stalled as i pulled of onto the emergency lane. attempted several times to start engine, it would run for approximately 10 seconds and shut down. weather that day was sunny with temperatures at the time of travel about 90 to 95 degrees fahrenheit. at the time of the incident, i had driven only 250 miles of a 730 mile trip. i had driven this same route just four days prior. i was towed to the local ford dealership right at closing time for service department so my vehicle was not checked out until the following morning. after several hours of troubleshooting, the mechanics could find nothing wrong. i proceeded on my trip during the early evening hours without any problems. the vehicle is in perfect operating condition with all required periodical maintenance completed by ford service and the only corrective maintenance was for a leaking transmission cooling line in engine compartment. after doing some research on the auto safety center web site, i am a bit suspicious of a potential hidden problem. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | |||
| 12/07/2009 | 68000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1995 ford 250 econoline. the contact stated that when the vehicle was in park, it would move in reverse instead of stopping. the vehicle is being diagnosed by the dealer. the failure mileage was 68,000. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 05/01/1996 | |||
| The handling of the vehicle is difficult due to size/mismatch of front steering tires and rear axle. also, improperly installed catalytic converters. *ak | |||