Bulletins

BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
POWER TRAIN
9671403/25/1996613335Subject regarding a new transmission case and main control released for service on aode / 4r70w transmissions. *tt06/21/2000
1374501/01/2000612742Some vehicles may experience a condition of no 4 x 4 low range engagement or a stuck in 4 x 4 low range. *mjs06/12/2000
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
001501/10/2000612203Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *mjs06/06/2000
735311/01/1999610785Some vehicles may exhibit a condition of no 4x4 low range engagement or a stuck in 4x4 low range, with no diagnostic trouble codes stored in the gem module. *tt05/15/2000
9816804/07/2000609737Transmission- e40d/4r100-1989-99-main controls, separator plates and separator plate gaskets usage chart. yd04/07/2000
1341210/01/1999609668Some vehicles may exhibit a condition of no 4x4 low range engagement or a stuck in 4x4 low range, with no (dtc) diagnostic trouble code stored in the gem. *tt04/06/2000
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
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
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
95191409/01/199546469Some 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 inclu04/25/1996
21239512/01/199546482Bulletin applies to vehicles equipped w/ a 31th transaxle. transaxle slips momentarily (engine rpm increases/flares) during light throttle 2-3 upshifts.04/25/1996
95111206/01/199545085Revised design transmission rear case bushing. *tw11/01/1995
BC417895040104/01/19953055145Unknown11/01/1995
9551503/01/199539887There may be an intermittent loss of torque during or just after the 3-4 upshift or in 4th gear on some vehicles. *tw11/01/1995
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
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT
1350511/01/1999614630All 4x4 vehicles with electronic shift onthe fly transfer cases will display contact plate pids opposite of the 1999 or earlier workshop manual indicates when using ngs with 15.0 level or later software. *tt11/29/2000
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH
0118109/17/2001625715Brake shift interlock.*jb11/30/2001
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
98307402/27/1998607369Concerns with axle wind-up and / or clunking, popping, ratcheting type noises when making cornering maneuvers. *tt09/21/1999
1290506/01/1999606937Some vehicles may experience axle wind up and / or clunking, popping, ratcheting type noises when making cornering maneuvers on vehicles equipped with a four wheel drive hi or low range mode. *tt09/08/1999
BC013196010212/01/1995464384x4 front axles must use hypoid 4x4 gear oil p/n f1tz-19580-a & high temp 4x4 front axle & wheel bearing grease when servicing. it is not recommended to use heavier weight lubes in these front axles.04/25/1996
POWER TRAIN - AXLE HUBS
96262012/16/199651004Noise - ratcheting - front axle - 4x4 - self engagement of automatic hub locks. *tw06/17/1997
BC143495090609/01/199545782Concern of automatic hublocks self-engaging. *tw04/25/1996
POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
9672803/25/1996613350Service tip information regarding the reverse clutch piston and piston seal usage. *tt06/22/2000
POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - PEDAL/LINKAGE
BC328797020602/06/199751883The clutch may be hard to depress due to dust/contamination entering the slave cylinder. *tw07/17/1997
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT
96241511/18/199650913Vibration - driveline vibration and/or driveline noise - regular cab 4x4 vehicles equipped with 7.5l engine and manual transmission. *tw06/17/1997
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
BC230197050105/01/199752797New clutch slave cylinder with a redesigned lip seal. *tw09/12/1997
BC352097230101/23/199751500High shift efforts on manual transmission. *jd06/27/1997
BC101729723001/23/199751524High shift efforts on manual transmission. *jd06/27/1997
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
BC067896102510/25/199650356Information on aode/4r7w transmission main control & case replacement. *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
01/01/2002
 Abs system is defective, and due to abs system odometer or speedometer will not work properly only way to drive vehicle is to disconnect abs. but, then everything else will not work. *ak
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
104/26/2000
 Transmission will not go into passing gear after 62 mph. dealer cannot fix defect. *ak the transmission problem still exists. the idler pulley was worn and noisy. *yh
09/23/1999104/01/1994
 At times, it is very difficult to shift to 1st,2nd, 3rd, or 4th gears after the vehicle is stopped. this is an intermitent problem that seems to be getting worse very quickly. i bought the vehicle new and within a few months had to take it back for this exact problem. i was told that the synchronous mechanism was replaced; however, the problem never went away. i took it back after a few weeks of the original repair because there still existed the same problem. the technician i spoke to said that this would go away once the gears wore a little. this has never happened. and here we are. *ak
03/01/1998
 The transmission(aode) shifts extremely harsh from 1st to 2nd gear about 75% of the time. occasionally it will shift smoothly, it doesn't matter what amount of power is applied it shifts either harsh or smooth when it wants to. changed fluid and found course aluminum shavings in pan, but only extremely fine ferrous metal particles on magnet. after initial fluid changes(i have done several) the transmission operates smoothly for about the first 20 to 30 miles then begins shifting harsh again. *ak
09/01/1998
 Transmission slams into second gear. also flutters while driving and when shifting into 5th gear. *ak
10/25/1999110/01/1994
 Hard to shift from 1st to 2nd or to engage into 1st from neutral. *ak
04/28/19971
 Transmission failed, causing slip. yh
09/01/1998108/01/1995
 Loose transmission carriage. i contacted ford and they would not repair under the existing warranty. the transmission, had i not paid to get it fixed,could have caused a major accident. this problem does not occur all of a sudden as this was a factory assembly error. *ak
05/01/1998
 There is a terrible popping noise when the transmission shifts or the torque on the frame changes due to turning or braking, the problem goes away when the bolts are tightened, but reappears after 100-200 miles.
10/01/1998
 Defective center support bar in the transmission system which may have caused loss of vehicle control. please provide further information. *ak
07/21/1997310/01/1995
 Automatic transmission failure. intermittent drifting when truck was in park. *ak
07/22/19977
 When the vehicle is stopped and consumer moves shifter towards park, the vehicle does not park. consumer said when vehicle is in park, it rolls like in neutral. *ak
10/23/1995103/01/1995
 Purchased truck new, the truck was in park gear, it slid out of gear and rolled down hill, also no deployment of driver's and passenger's air bags during accident, driver sustained injuries. *ak
 Purchased truck new, the truck was int park gear, it slid out of gear and roll down hill, causing injury . please describe . *ak
01/01/19951
 Transmission noisy and very difficult to shift. *dh
01/22/19962
 Transmission failed. *sd
 A space between drive and neutral stick stop there, cause the car to move and make winding sound and the car will only go 15mph this is a automatic truck. *ak
07/02/19952
 Transmission failed. *skd
11/28/1995
 Automatic transmission malfunction, when shifting into drive the transmission will shutter. tt
01/26/19956
 When brakes applied, vehicle vibrates out of control, attempt to repair 6 times to no avail, abs system. tt transmission slips. wiper control module failed. replaced radio. rear bumper replaced due to rust at only 8915 miles. clunk noise when turning in driveway, dealer tightened front shocks and crossmember. brakes cause vibration, squeaks, grinding, dealer replaced pads and rotors. poor gas mileage. front hubs replaced. *slc
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
01/29/2003106/01/1995
 There were problems with the automatic transmission. while driving the vehicle, the consumer stated that it felt like somebody hit the bottom of the truck with a hammer and the back tires locked up. the vehicle had slid across the road. the manufacture had been contacted via e-mail and has not responded. ts scc
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
09/29/1995412/12/1994
 The front disc brakes are always warped and there is unstable braking.tt consumer states there is grinding noise on right front brake, was advised to wait until it got worse, rotors and pads were finally replaced the original rotors were warped, consumer has had to have rotors and pads replaced four time due them being warped, was told that he would be getting a new truck, but has heard nothing else about that consumer also states fuel tank was leaking and also power steering noise, windshield wiper skips when there is light rain and noisy, passenger door handle haas a poor fir, exhaust system is loose, and rear sway bar bushings inoperative, temperature guage always low, shift indicator is off, head lamp is too high.*jb
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT
03/07/199903/01/1999
 Automatic four wheel drive system failure, four wheel drive does not engage front hubs, four wheel drive inoperable. *ak
07/01/1997211/15/1999
 The consumer has been experiencing problems with automatic transmission. consumer couldn't put vehicle in 4- wheel drive. automatic lock-out hubs that are made of aluminum are breaking for the second time. the manufacturer has been contacted. owner had to install manual hubs at his own cost. *ak *ml
11/01/1995306/01/1995
 Four wheel drive hubs engage in two wheel drive unexpectedly.
07/17/1997
 The vehicle was a wreck and the dealership sold it as new. the steering is off, and the airbag light comes on and off. the 4-wheel drive no longer works and ford refuses to repair it. **ak
02/01/19952
 Seal for transmission transfer case leaks due to poor design, replaced twice. *ak
03/27/1996
 Four wheel drive on vehicle causes the wheel to lock while driving. *ak
04/01/1995
 Four wheel drive tries to engage by itself. please give more details. tt
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH
09/09/20011
 Vehicle was parked/engine off. vehicle rolled down hill, gear shift lever was still in park. no injuries, damage was $ 9700.00. *ak
10/23/1995103/01/1995
 Transmission rolled while in park gear, causing accident/injury to driver when vehicle rolled over him . *dh
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER
 Transmission/torque converter is bad . maufacturer was contaced and are not willing to look at vehicle because it is out of warranty. *ak
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY
02/13/19953
 Axle broke, causing loss of control/accident/injury. (attorney for client) *skd
POWER TRAIN - AXLE HUBS
01/10/19961
 Front locking hubs not releasing properly causing noise when coming out of 4x4. *yh
03/07/199903/01/1999
 Automatic four wheel drive system failure, four wheel drive does not engage front hubs, four wheel drive inoperable. *ak
11/05/1999
 While driving in the four wheel drive mode, wheel hubs locked in, causing a loss of vehicle control. dealer has verbally been notified. *ak
04/02/1999208/01/1998
 Original locking hubs were replaced in july of 1997. they were locking themselves in four wheel drive with no input from driver to do so. mileage on vehicle was 42,508. mileage is now 67,000, and these hubs are now doing the same thing. cost estimate to fix problem is around $600. i think ford should pick up the tab for this repair. *ak
10/02/19981
 Automatic locking hubs locked up and burned causing vehicle to loose traction in the front of the vehicle.
08/26/19962
 Automatic hub, both front drive hub assemblies, which engages the 4-wheel drive is defective. it fails to operate and damages other components in 4-wheel drive. vehicle inoperable. dealer replaced hubs two times. problem still exists. provide further information. *ak
04/01/1998306/15/1995
 Front 4-wheel drive locking hubs locked up.
12/09/1995
 4-wheel drive locking hubs engage randomly while driving or don't disengage properly or only half engage. also, replaced fuel pressure regulator. *ak
03/03/1996
 Intermittently, the automatic locking hubs self engages either partially or fully, and when making a left or right turn the front end engages completely. the dealer has not been able to rectify problem. *ak
1
 Automatic 4 wheel hubs do not engage all the way, creating a grinding/ clunking noise at all speeds.
01/01/19960
 While driving the vehicle jumps out of 2nd into 4th gear, the hubs locked up. *ak
08/01/19951
 Design of automatic locking hubs causes them to lock up without warning, causing temproary loss of control/noise. *dsh
POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
08/27/2002
 Clutch will not come out of gear while driving due to the clutch master end snapping off. dealer and manufacturer have not been notified at this time. feel free to provide any further information.*ak
01/01/20021
 Hydraulic clutch was becoming increasingly more difficult to press with his foot in order to change gears. consumer examined vehicle and diagnosed that a slave cylinder for hydraulic clutch had failed ,resulting in a loss of fluid in the cylinder. note: also, reports oil pan is rusting and allowing oil to leak. please provide any additional information / documentation.*ak
 Hydraulic clutch keeps leaking all fluid. dealer has been contacted.*ak
03/15/2000611/01/1995
 This problem was worked on twice in 1996, twice in 1997, once in 1998, and once in 2000. vehicle is out of warranty and ford motor company refuses to pay for the repairs. i have a family and consider this a safety hazard to them and me. we have already fought ford under the lemon law for another ford vehicle in 1993. *ak
01/20/2000
 While changing gears at 25mph the clutch stuck, causing the vehicle to go into neutral and not shifting into gear. dealer and manufacturer have been notified. *ak
07/16/1999101/01/1999
 Contact me asap! email: hewett@jps.net or (831) 479-1922 your web site does not allow me to detail a description of life threatening clutch linkage problems. lives are at risk on this one folks, for real. please contact me asap. scott hewett. *ak
10/01/1995
 The clutch system intermittently looses fluid leading to no clutch pedal (stays on floor). this has happened on several occasions, adding fluid to the reservoir temporarily eliminates the problem. this problem has occurred to the only two other persons that i know that own like vehicles (f150, 94-95, manual trans). this creates a dangerous situation because you are unable to shift gears. the problem seems to be worst in colder weather. not sure if related to nhtsa item number: sb052797.
01/04/1999511/01/1995
 The problem continues to occur. the dealership has bascially said unless the clutch totally fails they can do nothing else. i feel the vechicle is unsafe in its present state. but they cannot seem to locate the problem. we have driven manual transmissions for almost 35 years. i believe we know a problem with a cluth when we experiencing one. any help or knowledge of similar problems would be most welcome. *ak
12/15/1996108/01/1995
 Mouse nest compacted around clutch eventually wore it out.
12/15/199708/31/1995
 Clutch failed prematurely.
1
 In cold temperatures, the seal on the clutch slave cylinder leaks, causing difficult to shift at any speed.
 While driving the vehicle's clutch went out without warning. please describe. *ak
12/01/19951
 Clutch failed twice.
06/01/1995
 When vehicle reaches 65, clutch disengages, and vehicle slows. *ak
POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - BELL HOUSING
01/01/2000
 Driver was unable to disengage clutch and vehicle lurched forward. clutch has been replaced several times, and problem reoccurs. *ak
POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - PEDAL/LINKAGE
2
 Vehicle failed to start. voltage on instrument panel not showing vehicle receiving any voltage. might be related to interlock switch on clutch. switch was going bad. the engine stalled & had lost steering power. been to dealer & informed had no problems before.*ak
 Push rod broke, not allowing vehicle to shift gears. the dealer has been notified. *ak
07/16/1999101/01/1999
 On my 1995 ford f-150 p/u truck, there is a clutch linkage rod which goes through the neutral safety switch and impacts/interacts with the clutch master cylinder. this part endures wear each time the clutch pedal is depressed. as such, the plastic end of this rod and the plastic snap/bushing/lock that is part of it also wears since they are in contact with a linkage rod with considerable force. when the wear becomes excessive, the snap ring/bushing/female rod end fail and slip or break off causing the clutch to engage the transmission at whatever gear is engaged at that time.
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
06/24/1996
 Ongoing problem with defective differential. dealer replaced two differentials and problem is still occurring. finally, consumer had an independent shop replace the differential, and had no problem with it. can nhtsa help in this matter and provide some additional information. *ak
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT
06/16/1998408/01/1995
 Fuel pump/heater core/driveshaft/battery/fuel gauge/fuel lines/seat spring/headlights and front wheel hubs failed.
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
08/09/1999302/01/1995
 The dates & mileage i filled in is the latest of the 3 failures of the transmision.
07/02/1999101/01/1995
 No summary
06/18/19982
 Consumer has a five speed transmission, and 1st and 2 gears just gave out. there is no 1 and 2 gears at all. . dealer has been contacted. *ak
12/22/1997
 Consumer has been experiencing problems with standard transmission. the consumer stated that the mazda transmission used in these vehicles have defects. the vehicle wouldn't shift. it would stay in neutral at times. the manufacturer has been contacted. *ak
12/01/199706/01/1995
 Manual transmission failure.
03/03/1998109/01/1995
 Transmission failed while driving.
11/10/1997
 Driving at approx 40-45 mph went to turn at a curve , downshifted in third gear, gear locked. clutch went to floor,c ould not move clutch, would not come out of gear. had to slow down enough so engine will cut itself off. afterwards, went to start it again vehicle accelerated, because vehicle was still in gear . dealer said hydraulic master cylinder clutch and slave cyinder blew up. this defect can result in an accident. *ak
01/15/19975
 Vehicle jumps out of gear in park and while driving. *ak
03/13/19951
 When manual transmission is set on first gear, the vehicle will roll back. tt
POWER TRAIN - TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
04/14/19964
 4 wheel drive failed.

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