Bulletins

BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
POWER TRAIN
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
994303/08/1999604751Information regarding reprogramming powertrain control modules (pcms). *tt05/11/1999
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
710009/01/19996090448Information regarding transmission trouble codes. *mjs03/20/2000
991312508/01/1999609044Sone police vehicles and other vehicles with 4r70w may exhibit a vibration and / or transmission extension housing bushing damage from sustained high speed operation. *tt12/07/1999
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
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
96241811/18/199650916Transmission - e40d - revised design forward planet thrust washer - service tip. *tw06/17/1997
BC519196100110/01/199650469For concerns of stalling, reflash pcm w/ 1996 calibration (r11 level). *tt04/24/1997
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
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 ASSEMBLY - BANJO HOUSING
1272505/01/19996091700Some vehicles may exhibit a vibration and / or transmission extension housing bushing damage from sustained high speed operation. *tt11/09/2000
624205/01/1999607036Experiencing a vibration and / or transmission extension housing bushing damage. *tt11/03/2000
991312508/01/1999609044Sone police vehicles and other vehicles with 4r70w may exhibit a vibration and / or transmission extension housing bushing damage from sustained high speed operation. *tt12/07/1999
POWER TRAIN - AXLE HUBS
96262012/16/199651004Noise - ratcheting - front axle - 4x4 - self engagement of automatic hub locks. *tw06/17/1997
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 - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
9671103/25/1996613332Some 4r70w transmissions were built with a unique case and require a spacer to be installed between the low / reverse servo cover and retaining ring. *tt06/21/2000
9709029718709/02/199754073Some vehicles may stall when the transmission is placed into gear. *yc03/30/1998
BC230197050105/01/199752797New clutch slave cylinder with a redesigned lip seal. *tw09/12/1997
BC101729723001/23/199751524High shift efforts on manual transmission. *jd06/27/1997
BC352097230101/23/199751500High 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
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
06/29/1999
 Engine check light keeps coming on, and the abs system light is on. also, overdrive light blinks off and on. finally, speedometer/odometer isn't working, and consumer can't determine how fast the vehicle is going. *ak
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
06/24/2005145695309/25/1999
 Dt: 1996 ford f150 xlt pick up truck. the wheel assembly and the shaft on the driver side in the back slid out. the truck was being driven on a side road about 35 -40 mph when this happened. the mechanic told the consumer that these vehicles were designed to fail. it was repaired at the cost of $1300.00. also, while trying to back out of the driveway the shifter was flopping around and a bolt fell out at the consumer's feet. the vehicle would not go into any gear. the bolt fell out of the steering column where the two halves meet. of the two bolts one fell out, and the other was very loose. the consumer was able to fix them with a retaining device with lock washers on both bolts. the third problem, was similar to the first problem. while driving someone ran a red light and the truck was hit on the passenger's side. the wheel and shaft disengaged from the rear axle. a police report was filed, and there were no injuries. the vehicle was totaled. *ak updated 08/02/06. *jb
04/14/2005843002
 While driving 65 mph with cruise, vehicle suddenly dropped into a low gear and slowed quickly. also, intermitently will not shift out of first gear when first started.*ak
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 My daughter placed the transmission in park. she got out of the truck which was parked on a slight incline and walked behind the small trailer she was pulling to close a gate. the truck transmission failed or released and the trailer and truck both ran over, resulting in her death. dt
06/29/1999
 Engine check light keeps coming on, and the abs system light is on. also, overdrive light blinks off and on. finally, speedometer/odometer isn't working, and consumer can't determine how fast the vehicle is going. *ak
01/04/1999110/13/1998
 Transmission and torque coverter locked up causing the vehicle to jerk and stall at an intersection.
11/01/1996106/01/1996
 Overdrive solenoid failed.
104/01/1996
 Transmission power point seal failed.
11/14/1996
 While driving at 55mph the vehicle shifted into a lower gear and suddenly lost power. please describe. *ak
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH
05/05/1999
 Consumer's child got into the vehicle and without the key in ignition, vehicle went forward, and consumer had to stop vehicle. dealer has been contacted. *ak
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER
02/10/20011
 Problem lies with back fuel tank; when it pumps fuel to front tank there is too much pressure, fuel drips to ground. also had to replace cracked torque converter. *ak
09/15/199907/01/1999
 Lock up torque converter shimmies(washboard effect)contact, dealer said no recall. *ak
01/04/1999110/13/1998
 Transmission and torque coverter locked up causing the vehicle to jerk and stall at an intersection.
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY
 Rear axle broke and fell off. *ak-
 When making turns, vehicle would jump up and down, had axle replaced, still have problem. *ak
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT - SEAL
11/01/1995211/01/1995
 Upon making a left or right hand turn there is a knocking sound coming from the front end, there is also a vibration in the steering column. steering column port was replaced twice, still having knocking sound. also replaced front brake calipers/rear brakes/rear axle seal. *ak
POWER TRAIN - AXLE HUBS
110/01/1995
 Left front makes aloud bang and shakes the entire body due to 4-wheel drive locking hubs trying to engage, although driver had not engaged them.
POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
01/16/200350500110/16/1975
 1996 f150 with less than 51,000 miles, clutch seems to be going out. can not shift into 1st gear without great force, same with other gears including reverse. truck has never been used so clutch would be under extreme condition. 2nd has always been hard. *jb
01/18/200335000203/14/1998
 Ford f150 1996 model year,300 cubic 6 cylinder with 5 speed manual transmission. very cold morning started truck had it in gear parking brake on and the clutch pedal on the floor. started engine still holding the clutch pedal to the floor the clutch engaged trying to move the vehicle forward. since the brake was on this killed the engine. i let up on the clutch th pedal stayed on the floor . i kickd the pedal it came back up. i pumped the pedal a few times and restarted the engine, it was fine then and the clutch seemed fine from then on out. i did check the clutch fluid it was fine. 2 years later very cold morning about 7 f the clutch did the same thing it engaged and would not release until it had warmed up.
07/17/2000112/27/1995
 While driving up a hill vehicle will lose power and could shut off. consumer believed that was caused by the clutch.*ak mechanic found mice nest in bell housing, not allowing the clutch to engage all the way.*jb
POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - PEDAL/LINKAGE
11/05/2006120500110/25/2006
 Dt*: the contact stated while driving 7 mph, the clutch was depressed to slow the vehicle. upon depressing the clutch, there was a popping noise, and the clutch pedal fell to the floor. upon inspection, the contact noted that the plastic clutch linkage retainer had detached and fallen onto the floorboard. the contact then reached below the floor of the vehicle, and found what he assumed was the clutch linkage retainer but it was not durable enough to serve as a safe retainer. the vehicle was not seen by a dealer. updated 12/5/2006 - the item indicated is the self locking bushing which ford release as a retainer to the consumer market. *nm
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE
02/12/1996
 The transmission fell out of the vehicle while backing out of the driveway. please describe. tt
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
10/30/199509/01/1995
 Differential unit with limited slip for traction improvement; when locked in the vehicle pulls to the left or to the right depending on road conditions. when road is slippery the problem is more severe than under normal conditions. *ak
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT
03/18/19981005/22/1996
 Drivetrain malfunctioned, vehicle makes severe popping sounds.
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
07/03/2008140000106/01/2007
 Tl*the contact owns a 1996 ford f150. the contact stated that the clutch would not release when the slave cylinder developed a leak. he pulled up to an intersection and depressed the clutch pedal, but the vehicle continued to move. he kept depressing the pedal, but it would not release; therefore, he applied the brakes and turned off the engine simultaneously to prevent a crash. the same failure recurred the following day so the contact stopped driving the vehicle. through online research, he noticed that many other consumers experienced the same issue. the manufacturer and dealer have not been notified. the current and failure mileages were approximately 140,000. update 12/16/08 *cn updated 12/18/08. *jb
01/17/199704/26/1996
 Difficult to shift into 2nd gear when cold in the morning. ford is aware of problem and is doing nothing to fix vehicle. *ak

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