Bulletins

BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
9816704/07/2000609736Transmission-e40d-no 2-3 upshift. some vehicles may exhibit a no 2-3 upshift condition. *ak04/07/2000
9816804/07/2000609737Transmission- e40d/4r100-1989-99-main controls, separator plates and separator plate gaskets usage chart. yd04/07/2000
9751103/03/199751945Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts. *jd07/17/1997
9561903/01/199539913New design transmission range sensor. *tw11/01/1995
BC432195070507/01/199545059Vehicles experiencing occasional harsh reverse engagement concerns. *tw11/01/1995
95111206/01/199545085Revised design transmission rear case bushing. *tw11/01/1995
BC422504/01/19953055147Unknown11/01/1995
95111306/01/199545086Delayed forward engagement and/or heat stained forward clutch plates after installing center support service. *tw11/01/1995
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 - 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
BC068296102410/24/199650358Vehicles may exhibit a driveline vibration or noise while driving at highway speeds on steady cruise or decel. *tt04/24/1997
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
BC230197050105/01/199752797New clutch slave cylinder with a redesigned lip seal. *tw09/12/1997
BC067896102510/25/199650356Information on aode/4r7w transmission main control & case replacement. *tt04/24/1997

Investigations

NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
POWER TRAIN
EA95012FORD MOTOR COMPANY03/31/199505/28/1996FAILURE OF SERPENTINE BELT96I003000
 There is no summary currently available
EA95012FORD MOTOR COMPANY03/31/199505/28/1996FAILURE OF SERPENTINE BELT96I003001
 There is no summary currently available
EA95012FORD MOTOR COMPANY03/31/199505/28/1996FAILURE OF SERPENTINE BELT96I003002
 There is no summary currently available

Consumer Complaints

Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
07/15/1998
 Consumer had 2 rebuild transmissions put in a year. once vehicle went into overdrive and if the light came on, consumer had to get to a delaer immediately or transmission would be ruined. when vehicle was put on the diagnostic machine, they couldn't find anything. but, when test driven they knew that there was a problem. *ak
07/19/1997104/01/1993
 Transmission park engagement failed, causing accident.
04/06/19956
 Vehicle bumps/jerks, especially in second gear. *aw
04/12/19952
 Transmission problems. *skd
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES
08/03/19943
 Transmission lines broke, causing fluid leak.
08/24/1995
 Engine compartment fire, automatic transmission cooler line leaked and caught fire. tt
06/11/19931
 Transmission cooler line leak. *ak
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT - SEAL
02/01/1994201/21/1993
 Wheel axle seal leaks oil onto brake shoes, causing brake failure.
05/24/19964
 Rear axle seal leak onto left rear brake shoes, causing brake failure/accident. *sd
POWER TRAIN - AXLE HUBS
01/27/1999
 4- wheel drive locking hubs failed, causing power train axle assembly to lock up. vehicle in dealer shop. *ak
POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
09/01/1992
 Whiletraveling the clutch went completley out, causing the vehicle to continue to accelerate, key was removed from the ignition in order to stop vehicle. consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has replaced the clutch four times. problem still occurs. please provide any further details. *ak
02/27/1995
 Upon shifting to another gear the clutch assembly breaks. resulting in a loss of fluid. this is the fourth occurrence. *ak
POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - PEDAL/LINKAGE
08/13/1998
 The clutch master cylinder assembly bushing that holds the clutch arm that goes through the fire arm plastic piece, breaks/snaps and clutch goes to the floor. dealer has replaced four times, and cannot duplicate the problem. *ak
04/01/1998
 The clutch linkage comes off the clutch arm , causing the vehicle not be able to shift gears or brake, which may cause an accident. *ak
04/17/1998111/05/1992
 Going 15mph, pressed the clutch pedal. went to floor. stopped vehicle. checked problem. noticed piece on ground had broken. towed vehicle to dealership. mechanic said master cylinder needed replacing. could not order small plastic piece for clutch. *ak
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT
03/29/19969
 Drive shaft fell off. *sd
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - UNIVERSAL JOINT
05/16/1996109/01/1995
 Universal joint failed.
05/01/19941
 Universal joints repaired due to front end shaking. *sd

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