Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||||
| 032116 | 10/30/2003 | 962116 | 10004827 | Some 7.3l diesel e40d equipped vehicles built between 5/15/96 and 7/8/96 may exhibit harsh upshifts. *tt | 01/09/2004 |
| 032118 | 10/30/2003 | 962621 | 10004829 | Driveline resonance/vibration between 1400 and 2000 rpm with the torque converter clutch engaged on vehicles with transmissions built prior to 11/13/95 (5l13). *tt | 01/09/2004 |
| 032112 | 10/30/2003 | 961014 | 10004823 | On vehicles with transmission build dates prior to 9/20/95, the overdrive cancel lamp may be illuminating and diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p1728 present and/or engine stall when reverse and/or manual low is selected. *tt | 01/09/2004 |
| 9943 | 03/08/1999 | 604751 | Information regarding reprogramming powertrain control modules (pcms). *tt | 05/11/1999 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 98168 | 04/07/2000 | 609737 | Transmission- e40d/4r100-1989-99-main controls, separator plates and separator plate gaskets usage chart. yd | 04/07/2000 | |
| 97511 | 03/03/1997 | 51945 | Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts. *jd | 07/17/1997 | |
| BC1015397020 | 01/02/1997 | 51218 | Vehicles with e4od transmissions have been built with a reusable elastomeric transmission fluid pan gasket. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| BC0053970201 | 01/02/1997 | 51022 | Some 1995 and all 1996 and 1997 vehicles with e40d transmissions have been built with a reusable elastomeric transmission fluid pan gasket. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| 962418 | 11/18/1996 | 50916 | Transmission - e40d - revised design forward planet thrust washer - service tip. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| BC5191961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50469 | For concerns of stalling, reflash pcm w/ 1996 calibration (r11 level). *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||||
| 00611 | 03/20/2000 | 612924 | Some 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. *mjs | 06/13/2000 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT | |||||
| 5251 | 12/01/1998 | 615368 | Some super duty vehicles with 7.3l dit diesel engines may exhibit 4x4 lights on, 4x4 inoperative and / or multiple gem codes. *tt | 01/13/2001 | |
| 13505 | 11/01/1999 | 614630 | All 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. *tt | 11/29/2000 | |
| BC0095960102 | 12/01/1995 | 46420 | 1996 f250 4x4 vibration with the hubs locked while in 4x4 mode. order yoke p/n f5tz-7b214-b & install the yoke on the transfer case. then refer to tsb 95-01-09 for the correct doudle cardon driveshaft for the applica. | 04/25/1996 | |
| 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 | |
| 962621 | 12/16/1996 | 51005 | Vibration- driveline resonance/vibration between 1400 and 2000 rpm with converter clutch engaged during medium to heavy throttle conditions- vehicles with 7.3l di turbo engine and transmission built prior to 11/13/95 (5l13) transmission- e4 | 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 | |||||
| 983074 | 02/27/1998 | 607369 | Concerns with axle wind-up and / or clunking, popping, ratcheting type noises when making cornering maneuvers. *tt | 09/21/1999 | |
| 12905 | 06/01/1999 | 606937 | Some 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. *tt | 09/08/1999 | |
| BC0131960102 | 12/01/1995 | 46438 | 4x4 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 | |||||
| 962620 | 12/16/1996 | 51004 | Noise - ratcheting - front axle - 4x4 - self engagement of automatic hub locks. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 96728 | 03/25/1996 | 613350 | Service tip information regarding the reverse clutch piston and piston seal usage. *tt | 06/22/2000 | |
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - PEDAL/LINKAGE | |||||
| BC3287970206 | 02/06/1997 | 51883 | The clutch may be hard to depress due to dust/contamination entering the slave cylinder. *tw | 07/17/1997 | |
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT | |||||
| BC0110960102 | 12/01/1995 | 46433 | F250 supercab 4x2 w/ 7.3l, e4od trans may exhibit a vibration or shudder during start up acceleration due to a large driveline angle. inspect rear spring. if # f2ta-5560-vb is on vehicle, replace them w/ service part f5tz-5560-d (eng # f4t | 04/25/1996 | |
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| BC2301970501 | 05/01/1997 | 52797 | New clutch slave cylinder with a redesigned lip seal. *tw | 09/12/1997 | |
| BC3520972301 | 01/23/1997 | 51500 | High shift efforts on manual transmission. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| BC1017297230 | 01/23/1997 | 51524 | High shift efforts on manual transmission. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| BC0844961008 | 10/08/1996 | 50429 | E4od trans may emit a tick/rattle noise when driving at light loads in 1st gear at 1100 to 1800 rpm rpm. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
| POWER TRAIN - TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) | |||||
| BC0053972301 | 01/23/1997 | 51405 | Some 1995 and all 1996 and 1997 vehicles with e4od transmissions have been built with a reusable elastomeric transmission fluid pan gasket. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 11/08/2001 | 10/01/1999 | ||
| The overdrive light keeps flashing and you can reset the computer and the transmission will shift fine until the overdrive light comes on. it has been tested and it shows there is no reason for it to be flashing. have had it in the shop now 15 times and even special technicians looking at it and can't figure it out. i don't want to loose my transmission. *ak | |||
| 03/08/2001 | 1 | 05/29/1997 | |
| Consumer was pulling a 5th wheel camper for 5,0000 miles when transmission failed, due to burnt clutches. dealer recommend when backing out camper consumer should use low range in 4 wheel drive.*ak | |||
| While driving vehicle would shut down. happened at stop light or signs. contacted ford manufacturer & informed consumer to take vehicle to dealer. at dealership, mechanic placed vehicle on diagnostic machine & no codes appeared. transmission could not shift properly into either 1st or 2nd gears without making grinding noises. mechanic refused to repair vehicle due to being out of warranty.*ak | |||
| 02/04/1998 | 2 | 05/18/1996 | |
| Transmission bolts/and unit not performing, causing malfunction in transmission operation. mjs | |||
| 09/19/1997 | 4 | ||
| Transmission slow to shift into gear. would shake & shimmy when shifting into 3rd gear. feels loose when stopping & going at low speed, can feel the looseness. *ak | |||
| 03/01/1998 | 2 | 05/01/1996 | |
| Transmission failure. the 1-2 shift gets to be very mushy, problem could have been caused by heat buildup during towing due to a too small factory transmission cooler. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES | |||
| 01/31/1998 | |||
| While driving vehicle leaks oil and is hard to shift. the dealer has replaced the computer box, and told the owner that the transmission had to be rebuilt. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | |||
| 10/09/2000 | 1 | 11/14/1996 | |
| Vehicle would not start. consumer had car towed to dealer, and they said vehicle needed a tune up and coil pack replace. dealer said that plugs would not come out because they were stuck. so consumer was not able to drive vehicle because the plugs won't come out. dealer charged a $1000 to take them out.*ak the light at the rear of the vehicle failed. the starter failed three times. a/c failed. the gear shifter failed. the exhaust system failed. brake caliper and rotor failed. wires underhood rust out. power steering hose failed. *yh | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT | |||
| 02/01/2001 | 3 | 08/01/1999 | |
| 4 wheel light stated that it was in 4- wheel drive, it was infact not, and i almost went off of a clif. put new hubs on and it failed again in just a little bit of mud. 4 wheel light stated that it was in 4 wheel again.*ak | |||
| 11/11/1997 | 2 | 02/01/1996 | |
| In cold weather conditions the vehicle does not engage into automatic four-wheel drive. when the wheel bearing grease heats up, it flow in to automati locking, cause unknown. *ak.et. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH | |||
| 06/04/2002 | 02/01/2098 | ||
| Unit was parked and shifter placed in the park position. the truck rolled back across the parking lot and came into contact with another vehicle. witnesses on the scene verified that the shifter was in park but that transmission was not engaged in that position. after this incident, it was determined, by experiment, that the indicator on the shifter did not show the actual gear. when in park the truck was actually in either reverse or neutral. according to other sources, this problem, of either jumping out of park or not being in the gear indicated, has been a problem with ford automatic transmissions in the past. | |||
| 12/21/2001 | 04/01/1996 | ||
| The vehicle was in park and it was sitting for 15 minutes. the vehicle went from park to drive all by it's self. i was told by my mechanic that this is a common problem with this particular transmission, the transmission is electronic and he suspectt a selonide caused the problem. i feel that this is a safty issue. *ak | |||
| 01/02/2000 | 03/01/1996 | ||
| The transmission gear indicator indicates that the vehicle is in park when it is actually in reverse or neutral. the vehicle was turned off and in park, and it rolled down an incline and struck a post. this is the third 1996 ford f250 in our company that the shift indicator linkage had the screws back out, causing this same thing to happen. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 07/29/1998 | |||
| Vehicle shakes violently on the highway, and repairs were done because bolts were loose and missing on the front axles. axle pivot bracket. dealer cannot duplicate the problem. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT - SEAL | |||
| 08/06/1996 | 1 | 05/18/1996 | |
| Axle housing seal failed resulting in leakage. mjs | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE HUBS | |||
| 02/01/2001 | 3 | 08/01/1999 | |
| 4 wheel light stated that it was in 4- wheel drive, it was infact not, and i almost went off of a clif. put new hubs on and it failed again in just a little bit of mud. 4 wheel light stated that it was in 4 wheel again.*ak | |||
| 03/22/1998 | 2 | 06/01/1996 | |
| Consumer believes automatic locking hubs were incorrectly designed due to a problem with hubs being noisy and not locking from a parked position. also, 4wd to fail on wet grass/slight incline, both hubs replaced. | |||
| 11/08/1997 | 01/01/1998 | ||
| 4-wheel drive locking hubs broke. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - CENTER SUPPORT BEARING | |||
| 04/01/1996 | 2 | 04/01/1996 | |
| Transmission cross member failed. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 10/13/1999 | 5 | 09/01/1996 | |
| Fuel is leaking causing engine to shut off, dealer has replaced the fuel filter housing assembly, resealed o-rings, replaced low pressure fuel sensor, replaced pressure switch, and tightened fuel lines, however the problem still occurs. transmission bucks at take off. vehicle experienced an oil leak. *slc | |||
| POWER TRAIN - TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) | |||
| 07/31/1999 | 1 | 03/01/1996 | |
| Truck was at a stopped position and i noticed that the locking hubs would not stay engaged. there was a very loud grinding noise. i have not been able to use the 4wd since the incident | |||