Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 9888 | 04/27/1998 | 601238 | Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart. *yc | 07/10/1998 | |
| BC2430970501 | 05/01/1997 | 52833 | Some vehicles may exhibit a slight delay from park-to-reverse and park-to-drive after being parked for a lengthy period of time. *tw | 09/18/1997 | |
| 97511 | 03/03/1997 | 51945 | Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts. *jd | 07/17/1997 | |
| BC2210950601 | 06/01/1995 | 42076 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
| BC8766941201 | 12/01/1994 | 37795 | Vehicles may experience a whine noise during deceleration. *tw | 01/10/1995 | |
| 942312 | 11/01/1994 | 37737 | Vehicles may have a harsh 1-2 or 2-3 shift. *tw | 01/06/1995 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES | |||||
| BC8956950601 | 06/01/1995 | 42065 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH | |||||
| 01181 | 09/17/2001 | 625715 | Brake shift interlock.*jb | 11/30/2001 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER | |||||
| 96249 | 11/18/1996 | 50908 | Torque converter - leak test procedure - service tip. *tw | 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 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||||
| BC0687961031 | 10/31/1996 | 50362 | 4eat transaxle will be available as a ford quality renewal (fqr) assy. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| BC0678961025 | 10/25/1996 | 50356 | Information on aode/4r7w transmission main control & case replacement. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 06/15/2003 | 111003 | ||
| Engine developed a cracked cylinder head. the only reason it cost 600.00 was that i repaired it myself. seatbelts and transmission have not been repaired. | |||
| When vehicle got 37000 miles speedometer started fluctuating back and forth. consumer had speedometer replaced. also, at 38000 miles replaced speedometer, started doing the same thing. consumer couldnot tell speed vehicle was going. contact dealer and dealer wanted to checkout vehicle with a charge.*ak | |||
| 08/01/1998 | 09/01/1996 | ||
| The speedometer in my 1995 ford escort lx is not functioning properly. when i get to 60-65 mph, the needle begins to jump all over the place and a high pitched noise comes out of the instrument panel. i have examined your complaint site and noticed a number of other complaints related to these speedometers. could you possibly look back at complaints from 1993-1996 owners of ford vehicles and determine if a recall is warranted? i would very much appreciate this considering the fact that my vehicle was purchased new, i don't abuse it, and it only has 51000 miles on it but ford wants to charge me $700 for the replacement of my speedometer...which i believe this a manufacturing problem not a part problem. thanks, dennis still. *ak | |||
| 10/01/1999 | 100 | 11/01/1996 | |
| At 45mph speedometer jumps from 50 to 80 continuously and a constant buzzing. *ak | |||
| 10/31/1999 | 1 | ||
| There were intermittant speedometer noises which sounded like a rattling sound. the dealer had been none responsive about all prior problems so another dealer was called concerning the speedometer failure at such low mileage. no explanation was given except that it happens. | |||
| Intermittently speedometer fluctuates over 65mph. the dealer has not been able to duplicate the problem. *ak | |||
| 07/10/1995 | 0 | ||
| Tachometer fluctuates. *sd | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 04/27/2006 | 70000 | 5 | 07/05/2005 |
| When on highway 55 mph or more transmissions acts like it goes into neutral have no overdrive or drive then also slips in and out. also have like power surges when using the heater in the car the engine revs up and down like you are stepping on the gas pedal even when in park have not been able to find the cause of these issues yet. also have had the rear wiper motor and stuff replaced and still do not get washer solvent to rear wiper the brake light in the middle of back window does not work either causes still unknown it is a 1995 ford escort lx wagon with only 73000 miles 1.9 l. *nm | |||
| 02/09/2004 | 1 | ||
| While shifting gears vehicle would not move. consumer had vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that transmission needed to be replaced due to worn out parts .*ak | |||
| 12/29/2002 | 21525 | 1 | 10/14/1995 |
| The consumer was attempting to park the vehicle when it suddenly accelerated out of control. the consumer continued to press the brake but the vehicle would not stop. dealer notified. ts *nlm | |||
| 01/01/2002 | 1 | 06/01/1995 | |
| Consumer states that while driving at 30-40 mph, the transmission went out and vehicle just shut down and the vehicle started slowing down. contacted dealer and the dealer is not willing to do anything. *ak the gas tank was leaking after replaced. *yh | |||
| Consumer states while driving 40 mph vehicle has lost power. consumer has had to replace alternator, battery and ignition switch continuously. consumer feels vehicle is a safety hazard. | |||
| 08/05/2000 | 1 | 05/01/1995 | |
| The springs actually broke into pieces, which is very hard to believe because of the thickness of the springs - transmission only went out at 82,000 mile, which is also hard to believe. but after speaking with several people who repair them, they informed me that the ford escort transmissions usually go out at 60,000 miles. this is a common problem with this vehicle and ford is aware of this situation. the person who is replacing my transmission at this time is going to being on his 5th ford escort within in a week estimating the mileage infromation of being replaced between 54,000 and 85,000 miles. why can this not be a recall???? please advise. *ak | |||
| 06/17/2000 | 2 | 05/01/1995 | |
| Ford's district rep in georgia, a mr. faircloth, told me that if my attitude was that i would never buy a ford product again seeing as how they were going to gift me with only a $1,000 charge, he didn't know if he wanted to help me at all. no safety defect listed in summary. *ak | |||
| 04/28/1999 | 2 | ||
| While driving down the road heard a loud noise, especially when pulling out from a stop position. when trying to accelerate vehicle would slowdown. contacted dealer. dealer replaced transmission twice. was told that transmission was slipping from second to third gear. *ak | |||
| 04/28/2000 | 3 | 11/01/1999 | |
| Transmission rebuilt 2 times, and not covered under extended warranty. *ak | |||
| 07/25/1999 | |||
| When the car is put in drive it will not function ,and when car is put in reverse it will not move. dealer was contacted, and stated that the car could be fixed at owner's expense. *ak | |||
| 08/13/1999 | |||
| While driving vehicle stalled unexpectedly which may have caused a crash due to oil not pumping into the engine, which resulted in an engine lock up. previously had the transmission replaced. dealer said needed to replace the engine. *ak | |||
| 04/17/1999 | |||
| Transmission intermittently started to slip out of gear at 31,000 miles. dealer notified, and informed consume r that vehicle was not part of a recall, and repairs would be at consumer's cost. *ak | |||
| 08/18/1998 | 06/23/1995 | ||
| While driving at 50mph the transmission locked up. dealer has been contacted. *ak | |||
| 06/01/1998 | 2 | 09/01/1995 | |
| Transmission failed two times, second failure resulting in leakage. | |||
| 11/20/1998 | 2 | 03/01/1995 | |
| My shell has mechanic informed me that there is a national back order on this part. i am concerned that since there is a shortage there maybe a situation endemic to this make and model. this is the second transmission failure with this car. the vehicle was under warranty on the first occasion. the current cost of repair is estimated at $500.00. happy holidays, jokl johnson | |||
| 07/21/1997 | 5 | 04/01/1995 | |
| Automatic transmission locks in third gear and must be manually shifted. problem is unannounced and seems to only occur during summer months during high temperatures. transmission will work properly after turning vehicle off for 20-30 minutes. | |||
| 02/14/1996 | 1 | 03/29/1995 | |
| Transmission slips into neutral intermittently. | |||
| Auto-transmission; slow speed in drive, gears shift into another mode resulting in acceleration. please describe details. tt | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES | |||
| 02/24/1996 | 4 | ||
| Transmission cooler line disconnected, causing fire. *dh | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | |||
| The park on this vehicle does not lock in park when placed in park. the vehicle can also be removed from park with out applying the brakes. dealer has been contacted. it is because of the ash tray placement, ash falls on the console and works its way into the mechanism. *ak.et. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER | |||
| 09/26/1998 | 3 | ||
| While driving vehicle would hear clicking noises. vehicle would also vibrate with noise. took to dealer & was informed the torque convertor/the gears & pins came loose & bounced around transmission. was poorly designed. *ak. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||
| 1 | 03/08/1995 | ||
| Clutch defective. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - PEDAL/LINKAGE | |||
| 1 | |||
| The clutch pedal is missing/fell off. yh | |||
| 08/11/1996 | |||
| While exiting freeway applied clutch, went to floor without stopping action, gears locked up, no warning, speed 45 mph, caused by leakage in slave clyinder/clutch line, both replaced by dealer.*ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | |||
| Gears will go into every position except in drive. this occurred while the vehicle was in motion. dealer said it was the planetary gear that malfunctioned. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 1 | |||
| Possible oil leak in transmission caused the 5th gear to go out. yh | |||
| 08/01/1997 | 1 | 06/20/1997 | |
| Transmission jumps out of gear. | |||
| 05/25/1995 | |||
| Ext 2107: man-trans: extremely hard to shift gears; sometimes seizes/sticks jams; gears totally disappear. tt | |||
| 04/25/1995 | |||
| Back up shift switch shorted out and took out the electrical system. tt | |||