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
994303/08/1999604751Information regarding reprogramming powertrain control modules (pcms). *tt05/11/1999
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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
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
1318709/01/19996090544Information regarding e40d/4r100 transmission fluid cooler flow test specification. *mjs03/21/2000
99683508/01/1999608779Information on diagnosing vehicles with 4r100 transmissions exhibiting turbine shaft speed (tss) sensor diagnostic trouble codes p0715 / 0717 / 0718. *tt12/03/1999
98328002/06/1998607443Experiencing a harsh 1/2 upshift on light throttle. *tt09/23/1999
98318002/16/1998607422Information on the new 4r100 transmission. *tt09/22/1999
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
9813001/19/1998605619Service procedure for orange service tagged transmissions. *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
9820910/12/1998603694A ticking noise on initial startup with shift selector in p or n position may occur on some vehicles. *yc03/02/1999
98267004/01/1998603568Some transmissions may exhibit stalling or no engagement when put into gear. *yc02/25/1999
9841203/02/1998601273The 4r70w transmission installed in some vehicles will have an orange07/16/1998
9842303/02/1998601284Some vehicles may experience a harsh 1/2 shift while driving under light throttle conditions. *yc07/16/1998
9842203/02/1998601283Service procedure for orange service tagged transmissions. *yc07/16/1998
988804/27/1998601238Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart. *yc07/10/1998
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
1382003/01/2001620273Information on reprogramming a pcm with the latest calibration on certain vehicles equipped with a 7.3l diesel engine. a new calibration was recently released to provide improved mil diagnostic and to correct a 4r100 transmission surge at07/23/2001
1307708/01/19996091879Information on diagnosing turbine shaft speed (tss) sensor diagnostic trouble codes p0715 / p0717 / and p0718. *tt11/16/2000
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
1382001/01/2000612834Information regarding (not) to reprogram a pcm with the latest calibration on a pre-december 1998 build date. *mjs06/12/2000
804602/01/2000612255Information on reprogramming the pcm with the latest calibration. *tt06/07/2000
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
002201/29/2000612310Vehicles may experience particle contaminants, from prior transmissiion concerns or excess wear, may be trapped in the transmission fluid cooling system if not properly flushed. *mjs06/07/2000
699909/01/19996090312Subject regarding e40d / 4r100 transmission fluid cooler flow test specification. *tt03/14/2000
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER
98503511/01/1998613075Some vehicles (built after 1/5/98) and all vehicles equipped with 7.3l diesel engine and 4r100 transmission may exhibit a rattle / scrapping noise in the converter housing area of the case. *tt06/16/2000
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY
0015407/24/2000618603Some vehicles with dana 80 rear axles may exhibit an excessive amount of axle whine noise. *jb04/17/2001
0015407/24/2000618577Information on rear axle whine-vehicles equipped with dana 80 axles-5.4l/6.8l and 7.3l. *jb04/17/2001
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
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
9923611/15/19996090143Subject regarding 4r100 transmission flexplate replacement for vehicles with 7.3l diesel engine. *tt03/09/2000
98331502/03/1998607478The 4r100 transmission will have an orange prior to repair tag on the fluid pan. *tt09/23/1999