Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
POWER TRAIN
994303/08/1999604751Information regarding reprogramming powertrain control modules (pcms). *tt05/11/1999
98E0211/01/1998603072Reprogrammingpowertrain control module calibration codes on some 1997 vehicles. *yc01/29/1999
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
9915207/26/1999608431Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda. *tt01/05/2001
001501/10/2000612203Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *mjs06/06/2000
9816804/07/2000609737Transmission- e40d/4r100-1989-99-main controls, separator plates and separator plate gaskets usage chart. yd04/07/2000
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
9812901/19/1999605615Some vehicles may exhibit a 1st gear ticking noise. *tt07/14/1999
9812301/19/1998605599Some 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. *tt07/13/1999
98231211/23/1998603740Issues regareding diagnostic trouble codes ( dtcs ) p0705, p0708, p1704, and / or p1705 may be stored in memory. *yc03/04/1999
98254404/01/1998603561Some motor home vehicles equipped with e4od transmissions may experience hydraulic system malfunctions after replacing the transmission case. *yc02/24/1999
9842303/02/1998601284Some vehicles may experience a harsh 1/2 shift while driving under light throttle conditions. *yc07/16/1998
988804/27/1998601238Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart. *yc07/10/1998
9751103/03/199751945Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts. *jd07/17/1997
BC101539702001/02/199751218Vehicles with e4od transmissions have been built with a reusable elastomeric transmission fluid pan gasket. *jd06/27/1997
BC005397020101/02/199751022Some 1995 and all 1996 and 1997 vehicles with e40d transmissions have been built with a reusable elastomeric transmission fluid pan gasket. *jd06/27/1997
96241811/18/199650916Transmission - e40d - revised design forward planet thrust washer - service tip. *tw06/17/1997
96241011/18/199650909Transmission - e40d - 4r70w - 4r44e - 5r55e - new digital transmission range sensor - diagnosis service tip. *tw06/17/1997
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
0061103/20/2000612924Some bi-fuel vehicles may require powertrain control module (pcm) replacement during service and may not run on cng or lpg., recalibration of the pcm/replacement. *mjs06/13/2000
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES
0314807/21/200310003748New transmission cooler flusher - service tips. 2003 escort and super duty f series included. *tt10/29/2003
00231011/13/2000616522Subject regarding contamination from prior transmission concerns or excess wear may be trapped in the transmission fluid cooling system. *tt03/05/2001
003802/07/2000612343Vehicles 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. *mjs06/07/2000
9741002/17/199751694Transmission- e4od- cooler bypass valve service during transmission overhaul- service tip. *jd06/27/1997
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER
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
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY
0015407/24/2000618577Information on rear axle whine-vehicles equipped with dana 80 axles-5.4l/6.8l and 7.3l. *jb04/17/2001
0015407/24/2000618603Some vehicles with dana 80 rear axles may exhibit an excessive amount of axle whine noise. *jb04/17/2001
BC519796100110/01/199650474Some vehicles equipped w/ an ax4s transaxle may have been shipped w/ a low transaxle fluid level. *tt04/24/1997
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
9923611/15/19996090143Subject regarding 4r100 transmission flexplate replacement for vehicles with 7.3l diesel engine. *tt03/09/2000
97111097231411/10/199753675Exhibiting a harsh 1-2 upshift during light throttle. *yc03/30/1998
97111097231411/10/199753694Exhibiting a harsh 1-2 upshift during light throttle. *yc03/30/1998
97111097231311/10/199753669A new design transmission case and extension housing has been released. *yc03/30/1998
97111097231411/10/199753672Exhibiting a harsh 1-2 upshift during light throttle. *yc03/30/1998
97111097231411/10/199753704Exhibiting a harsh 1-2 upshift during light throttle. *yc03/30/1998
97111097231411/10/199753716Exhibiting a harsh 1-2 upshift during light throttle. *yc03/30/1998
97111097231411/10/199753698Exhibiting a harsh 1-2 upshift during light throttle. *yc03/30/1998
97111097231411/10/199753708Exhibiting a harsh 1-2 upshift during light throttle. *yc03/30/1998
97111097231411/10/199753684Exhibiting a harsh 1-2 upshift during light throttle. *yc03/30/1998
97111097231411/10/199753689Exhibiting a harsh 1-2 upshift during light throttle. *yc03/30/1998
97111097231411/10/199753700Exhibiting a harsh 1-2 upshift during light throttle. *yc03/30/1998
97111097231411/10/199753701Exhibiting a harsh 1-2 upshift during light throttle. *yc03/30/1998
97111097231411/10/199753703Exhibiting a harsh 1-2 upshift during light throttle. *yc03/30/1998
97111097231411/10/199753710Exhibiting a harsh 1-2 upshift during light throttle. *yc03/30/1998
97111097231411/10/199753688Exhibiting a harsh 1-2 upshift during light throttle. *yc03/30/1998
97111097231411/10/199753696Exhibiting a harsh 1-2 upshift during light throttle. *yc03/30/1998
97111097231411/10/199753715Exhibiting a harsh 1-2 upshift during light throttle. *yc03/30/1998
97111097231411/10/199753674Exhibiting a harsh 1-2 upshift during light throttle. *yc03/30/1998
97111097231411/10/199753721Exhibiting a harsh 1-2 upshift during light throttle. *yc03/30/1998
97111097231411/10/199753670Exhibiting a harsh 1-2 upshift during light throttle. *yc03/30/1998
9709029718709/02/199754073Some vehicles may stall when the transmission is placed into gear. *yc03/30/1998
97111097231411/10/199753680Exhibiting a harsh 1-2 upshift during light throttle. *yc03/30/1998
97111097231411/10/199753702Exhibiting a harsh 1-2 upshift during light throttle. *yc03/30/1998
97111097231411/10/199753712Exhibiting a harsh 1-2 upshift during light throttle. *yc03/30/1998
97111097231411/10/199753718Exhibiting a harsh 1-2 upshift during light throttle. *yc03/30/1998
97111097231411/10/199753720Exhibiting a harsh 1-2 upshift during light throttle. *yc03/30/1998
97111097231411/10/199753707Exhibiting a harsh 1-2 upshift during light throttle. *yc03/30/1998
97111097231411/10/199753671Exhibiting a harsh 1-2 upshift during light throttle. *yc03/30/1998
97111097231411/10/199753673Exhibiting a harsh 1-2 upshift during light throttle. *yc03/30/1998
97111097231411/10/199753677Exhibiting a harsh 1-2 upshift during light throttle. *yc03/30/1998
97111097231411/10/199753678Exhibiting a harsh 1-2 upshift during light throttle. *yc03/30/1998
97111097231411/10/199753682Exhibiting a harsh 1-2 upshift during light throttle. *yc03/30/1998
97111097231411/10/199753683Exhibiting a harsh 1-2 upshift during light throttle. *yc03/30/1998
97111097231411/10/199753685Exhibiting a harsh 1-2 upshift during light throttle. *yc03/30/1998
97111097231411/10/199753686Exhibiting a harsh 1-2 upshift during light throttle. *yc03/30/1998
97111097231411/10/199753687Exhibiting a harsh 1-2 upshift during light throttle. *yc03/30/1998
97111097231411/10/199753691Exhibiting a harsh 1-2 upshift during light throttle. *yc03/30/1998
97111097231411/10/199753692Exhibiting a harsh 1-2 upshift during light throttle. *yc03/30/1998
97111097231411/10/199753693Exhibiting a harsh 1-2 upshift during light throttle. *yc03/30/1998
97111097231411/10/199753697Exhibiting a harsh 1-2 upshift during light throttle. *yc03/30/1998
97111097231411/10/199753699Exhibiting a harsh 1-2 upshift during light throttle. *yc03/30/1998
97111097231411/10/199753714Exhibiting a harsh 1-2 upshift during light throttle. *yc03/30/1998
97111097231411/10/199753679Exhibiting a harsh 1-2 upshift during light throttle. *yc03/30/1998
97111097231411/10/199753681Exhibiting a harsh 1-2 upshift during light throttle. *yc03/30/1998
97111097231411/10/199753711Exhibiting a harsh 1-2 upshift during light throttle. *yc03/30/1998
97111097231411/10/199753676Exhibiting a harsh 1-2 upshift during light throttle. *yc03/30/1998
97111097231411/10/199753695Exhibiting a harsh 1-2 upshift during light throttle. *yc03/30/1998
97111097231411/10/199753705Exhibiting a harsh 1-2 upshift during light throttle. *yc03/30/1998
97111097231411/10/199753706Exhibiting a harsh 1-2 upshift during light throttle. *yc03/30/1998
97111097231411/10/199753713Exhibiting a harsh 1-2 upshift during light throttle. *yc03/30/1998
97111097231411/10/199753717Exhibiting a harsh 1-2 upshift during light throttle. *yc03/30/1998
97111097231411/10/199753690Exhibiting a harsh 1-2 upshift during light throttle. *yc03/30/1998
97111097231411/10/199753709Exhibiting a harsh 1-2 upshift during light throttle. *yc03/30/1998
97111097231411/10/199753719Exhibiting a harsh 1-2 upshift during light throttle. *yc03/30/1998
BC084496100810/08/199650429E4od trans may emit a tick/rattle noise when driving at light loads in 1st gear at 1100 to 1800 rpm rpm. *tt04/24/1997
POWER TRAIN - TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
BC005397230101/23/199751405Some 1995 and all 1996 and 1997 vehicles with e4od transmissions have been built with a reusable elastomeric transmission fluid pan gasket. *jd06/27/1997

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
10/01/1999105/01/1997
 Van rolled backwards from parked position. it seemed to pop out of gear.