Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||||
| 00142 | 07/10/2000 | 618529 | Inoperative or inaccurate speedometer, 4x4 lamp illuminated and / or diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p1635 or p1639 present after a powertrain control module (pcm) or instrument cluster replacement. *jb | 04/16/2001 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 0158 | 03/19/2001 | 619437 | Some vehicles equipped with the 4r70w automatic transmission may exhibit a ticking or clicking type noise in first gear. *tt | 05/30/2001 | |
| 0015 | 01/10/2000 | 612203 | Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *mjs | 06/06/2000 | |
| 992111 | 10/18/1999 | 6089677 | Service procedure for orange service tagged 4t100 transmissions. *tt | 02/11/2000 | |
| 991412 | 07/12/1999 | 608428 | Service procedure for green service tagged 4r70w transmissions. *tt | 11/30/1999 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||||
| 15686 | 03/01/2002 | 636320 | Concerns of diagnostic trouble code p1280 retrived fromthe power train control module (pcm). *tt | 11/07/2002 | |
| 13793 | 01/01/2000 | 612814 | Vehicles with 7.3l diesel and apcm (auxiliary powertrain control module), may have mounting hardware in the apcm kit that is not compatible with the model year improved center console. *mjs | 06/12/2000 | |
| 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 | |
| 0022 | 01/29/2000 | 612310 | Vehicles may experience particle contaminants, from prior transmissiion concerns or excess wear, may be trapped in the transmission fluid cooling system if not properly flushed. *mjs | 06/07/2000 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 00154 | 07/24/2000 | 618577 | Information on rear axle whine-vehicles equipped with dana 80 axles-5.4l/6.8l and 7.3l. *jb | 04/17/2001 | |
| 00154 | 07/24/2000 | 618603 | Some vehicles with dana 80 rear axles may exhibit an excessive amount of axle whine noise. *jb | 04/17/2001 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT - SEAL | |||||
| 14350 | 09/01/2000 | 618625 | Vehicles may experience front shaft seal leakage. *jb | 04/18/2001 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 2 | |||
| During normal operation of vehicle speedometer intermittently fails, and driver cannot determine the speed at which vehicle is being driven. duration of failure will last for a few minutes or for longer than a week. dealership examined vehicle at 34,000 miles when problem first appeared, and replaced a fuse which temporarily remedied the problem. however, with 43,000 miles on vehicle, problem has started to reoccur. please provide any additional information / documentation. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 03/13/2001 | 1 | ||
| Consumer states transmission jerks and rattles and there is also a vibration, 30 days of attempted repair, however vehicle continues to experience problems. *jb | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT | |||
| 04/14/2004 | 84000 | 1 | 08/08/2000 |
| Front weld at universal joint, failed causing driveshaft to drop to the ground while driving at approximately 35 mph. examination of the failed components suggests a likely fatigue failure caused by a poor weld. weld contained sphere-shaped pores and was not centered on the interface between the u-joint and the shaft. although failure was likely caused by a manufacturing defect, dealer has thus far denied a warranty claim citing to the vehicle's mileage. since this weld was probably produced by automated equipment, it is conceivable that other driveshafts manufactured during the same time period may also be defective. a failure at a higher speed, such as on the highway, may result in much more serious consequences.*ak | |||