Bulletins

BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
POWER TRAIN
0422710/07/20050517610013402Drive away shudder or vibration. *eh04/18/2005
98504311/01/1998613092Repeat message regarding 4x4 lights on / 4x4 inoperative / multiple gem codes. *tt06/16/2000
991279105/01/1999607108Addressing concerns of powertrain moan around 2200 rpm. *tt09/13/1999
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
1510908/01/2001624626A cold weather reverse engagement stall. *yd11/08/2001
98502211/01/1998613049Some 4x4 vehicles may exhibit various 4x4 concerns including, 4x4 and 4x4 low lights on in 2wd, no 4x4 operation or hub ratcheting on initial takeoff. *tt06/16/2000
1387602/01/2000612479Some vehicles may exhibit a condition of no 4x4 low range engagement or stuck in 4x4 low range, with no diagnostic trouble codes stored in the gem. *tt06/08/2000
816702/01/2000612339Some vehicles may exhibit a condition of no 4x4 low range engagement or stuck in 4x4 low range, with no diagnostic trouble codes stored in the gem. *tt06/07/2000
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
04210712/13/200404241410014086General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures. *tt04/28/2005
00240611/01/2000616585Some vehicles equipped with 6.8l engine and 4r100 transmission may exhibit gear changes the take too long to complete and / or transmission shifts that occur too early, too late and too often. *tt03/06/2001
1275205/01/19996091723Some vehicles eqipped with ;7.3l diesel engines and 4r100 transmissions may exhibit a no 3-4 upshift condition or 3-4 / 4-3 shift busyness when using cruise control. *tt11/14/2000
629205/01/1999607056Addressing concerns of no 3-4 or 3-4 / 4-3 shift busyness when using cruise control. *tt11/03/2000
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES
1254203/01/1999605299Information regarding oil to air (ota) transmission fluid cooler service. *tt06/07/1999
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT
525212/01/1998615369Information on vehicles with electronic shift on the fly (esof) exhibiting 4x4 lights on , 4x4 inoperative and / or multiple gem codes. *tt01/13/2001
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER
98503511/01/1998613075Some vehicles (built after 1/5/98) and all vehicles equipped with 7.3l diesel engine and 4r100 transmission may exhibit a rattle / scrapping noise in the converter housing area of the case. *tt06/16/2000
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT
1392603/01/2000612864Information in using correct 10.5-inch axle pinion depth gauge disc. *tt06/13/2000
743111/01/1999610818Some vehicles with a manual transmission may exhibit a pilot bearing concern. *tt05/15/2000
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT - SEAL
824403/01/2000612680Recent reports indicate some difficulty measuring the ford 10.5-inch rear axle pinion depth on vehicles with ford 10.5-inch axle (single rear wheel). *tt06/12/2000
POWER TRAIN - AXLE HUBS
0418501/01/200410013110Front hubs not engaging, not staying engaged and/or unlocking. *tt04/07/2005
1400603/01/2000612962Front hublocks that will not engage or disengage after installing new front wheel bearing hub assemblies or after performing tsb 99-12-12 (brakes - new design front rotor and hub - includes vehicles with 4x4 - service tip). *tt06/14/2000
840103/01/2000612838Front hublocks that will not engage or disengage after installing new front wheel bearing hub assemblies. *tt06/13/2000
POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
525912/01/1998615376Information on vehicles exhibiting low clutch pedal engagement. *tt01/13/2001
POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - PEDAL/LINKAGE
98504411/01/1998613095Revised message regarding low clutch pedal engagement. *tt06/16/2000
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
467108/01/1998615211Some trucks equipped with the 7.3l di and 4r100 transmission may exhibiting an approximate 200-300 rpm shift flare (rise in rpm) during the 2-3 or 3-4 shift. *tt01/05/2001
1345511/01/1999614623Some vehicles with a manual transmission may exhibit a pilot bearing concern. some dealers are replacing the current pilot bearing with an aftermarket sealed ball bearing. *tt11/28/2000
1275805/01/1999607075Some vehicles equipped with 7.3l diesel engines and 4r100 transmissions and having a vehicle buid date prior to 12/7/1998, may exhibit a harshness / surge / jerk on heavy throttle 2-3 and / or 3-4 upshifts. *tt11/03/2000
816704/01/2000613622Some vehicles may exhibit a condition of no 4x4 low engagement or stuck in 4x4 low engagement, with no dtc's stored in the gem. **mr07/26/2000
POWER TRAIN - TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
1782905/01/200410008574Transfer case shift issues on vehicles with an electronic shift on the fly (esof) transfer case. *tt08/05/2004
510512/01/1998615322Some 4x4 trucks equipped with electronic shift on the fly transfer cases and built prior to 7/22/98 may exhibit a pop noise within 30 seconds after engine start. *tt01/13/2001
848704/01/2000613651Information regarding transfer case hall effect encoder tips. **mr07/26/2000
98510511/01/1998613255Some 4x4 trucks equipped with electronic shift on the fly transfer case and built prior to 7/22/98 may exhibit a pop noise within 30 seconds after engine start. *tt06/20/2000
1208511/01/1998613066Some vehicles equipped with electronic shift on the fly transfer cases and built prior to 7.22/98 may exhibit a pop noise within 30 seconds after engine start. *mjs06/16/2000
98B2905/01/1999607310Ford motor company is providing a no-charge service program, for vehicles exhibiting an inoperable electronic shift on the fly 4x4 system. *tt09/20/1999

Consumer Complaints

Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
03/12/200691000209/11/2004
 First day-accessories stay on while ignition switch is turned off & key is removed. second day-batteries goes dead, wipers turn on by themselves, speedometer quits, transmission will not shift, 2 different buzzing noise from under dash, dome lights flashing on & off, abs brake lights come on. we have had no recent mechanical work done. no single source causes all these problems at one time. *jb
05/23/2003102000304/22/2002
 My 1999 f250 crew cab diesel's transmission spewed transmission fluid three times. the first and second times i had a ford dealership's mechanics fix the seal at a cost of around $900. the third time i had a private transmission shop fix it correctly for $2,200. apparently the transmission seal has 2/1000s of an inch clearance and when overheated it blows. the transmission shop owner listed other defects with ford's transmissions from 1999-2002 also. he said ford has remedied the problem of its newer models. i don't know why i had to pay almost $4,000 for a faulty designed transmission. my $1,500 extended warranty (national warranty) didn't even pay for any expenses due to its bankruptcy and it being incorporated in the caymen islands. am i the only 1999 f250 owner with transmission problems?
02/26/2005991
 Towing an empty horse trailer, when i started to experience the vehicle struggling to pull it. when i got home and was backing the trailer up, the drive went out on the vehicle, i was left with only reverse and drive 1. now the dealership says they cannot find anything wrong with the transmission and it's going to cost around $900.00 dollars for them to tear it apart and take a look. i do have extended warranty insurance, but they will not cover the cost of the tear down unless they do find something wrong, and looking at some of the other problems associated with the transmission i cannot afford to have them tear it down, find nothing wrong and put it back together again several times before they do find what's malfunctioned. *jb
03/10/2004110/12/2001
 10 days after i purchased this truck (10/22/01) the transmission came apart. apparently the transmission feed bolts came loose. i had the understanding that the whole transmission was being replaced. that was not the case. on march 10, 2004 the truck had to taken back in because the transmission started leaking. it needed a new converter, pump and all new seals, brackets and fluid. on march 22 i took the truck back in because the transmission started slipping intermittantly. i was told that there was nothing wrong. if that is the case why is it slipping intermittently. the sales manage at this particular dealership was very rude and made my husband and myself feel like we were idiots. plus they never fixed the alarm like they were supposed to. i want to know if the transmission problem is a common occurance or what. kh. *ak
02/01/20031
 When parked in my driveway, which is not steep at between 7-8% slope, on light snow or ice my truck will roll backward. while rolling, one rear wheel will be turning forward while the other will be turning backward. this occurs whether the park brake is applied or not, with the transmission in park. meanwhile my old 1983 chevrolet is parked next to it, not sliding. this is of great concern to me whenever someone comes over and parks behind my truck, or when i am parking on the street in the city. the local ford dealership tells me there is nothing wrong, this is normal.*ak
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT
03/20/2001104/21/1998
 While driving vehicle could be in four wheel drive. when the vaccum fails or the seal do not hold the vaccum, the system failes. the seals in the left and right, inner and outer hubs. *yh
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER
07/19/2003106500102/08/2003
 Shortly after my truck rolled over 106,000 it started making some very loud rattling sounds. after a few false starts with diagnosis, it was found that it had a bad torque converter and there is a tsb on the same subject dated 1999 (the same year as my truck) and the problem was recognized but not fixed at the factory, just told my mechanic to replace the part to the tune of $373 for the part and $275 labor. they said the replacement had a new design to keep the same problem from happening again. why when in 1999 didn't they fix the problem to start with? *ph
POWER TRAIN - AXLE HUBS
04/10/2003113000505/06/1999
 Truck wanders on road and pulls when brakes applied, dealer was told of this problem since viehicle was purchased they never could find the problem. i have owned this viehicle for 3 years and have replaced brake pads 3 times and have had to replace the hubs twice myself at my expence out of warranty now. there was almost a fatality when i applied the brakes my truck pulled me into the ditch sliding and rocking from drivers side to passenger side up on two wheels. my airbag light flashes on and off. who knows if they even work. my overdrive switch has been replaced 4 times and is broke again. door ajar lite on constantly. but quality ford cant find or offer me some kind of solution. they need to be investigated.
03/20/2001104/21/1998
 While driving vehicle could be in four wheel drive. when the vaccum fails or the seal do not hold the vaccum, the system failes. the seals in the left and right, inner and outer hubs. *yh
POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
09/09/2005150000108/15/2002
 Dt: the caller said a piece of metal in the clutch broke and caller almost lost control. he said he had to apply the brake hard to stop the vehicle from moving forward. he was stopped at a light when the failure happened. this happened without warning. dealer and manufacturer have not been contacted yet. *ak
10/25/200347500103/09/1999
 1999 ford f-250 superduty diesel 6 speed manual transmission. while in first gear at stop light with clutch pushed in truck started moving forward. luckily, no one was in front of truck. the truck finally stalled. found out later clutch master cylinder had gone bad. *la
01/09/200345000009/15/1999
 F-250 super duty, 6 speed manual tran. the shifting lever attached to the throw out bearing broke. this vehicle has 45,000 miles. this was a defective part, ford is unresponsive to my complaint. not their problem.
POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - PEDAL/LINKAGE
07/11/200361000104/15/1999
 I have a 1999 ford f250 superduty 6 speed manual. i have 61000 miles on it. today the clutch pedal stuck to the floor when i was at a stop sign. the clutch slave/master cylinder went out. ...again. luckily i knew how to drive a vehicle with a bad clutch. i had to shift a couple of times without the clutch pedal just to get it home. at least i was just down the street from my house. *ak when the clutch slave/master cylinder goes out the clutch peddle loses pressure and lets the clutch engage and the truck starts rolling. this exact thing has gone out on my truck twice in the last 7 months. i just wanted to report this since it could be very dangerous if one of these went out when someone was standing in front or behind the vehice and the vehicle ran them over or even if it went out at an intersection and the truck rolls into the intersection before someone can stop it. since its a diesel (lots of torque), you can't stop it very easily if it starts rolling in low, 1st gear or reverse. i am a member of a ford diesel forum (www.thedieselstop.com and there are many many cases of the clutch slave/master cylinder going bad. you can go to the forums and look in the 7.3l power stroke engine and drivetrain section. (just do a search for the word slave)
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
01/03/200352000007/09/2001
 Throwout bearing making loud noise. was in for service and dealer suggested a $1500 clutch replacement. truck has 54,000 and has been making noise for about 3,000 miles. ford says that the bearing is not lubricatable and needs replacement. no assistance was offered.
12/10/19981
 5 speed manual transmission; when consumer puts it in 5th gear and sets cruise control, and starts up on a hill, engine will slowdown and the cruise control will call for more fuel. if consumer downshifts engine will over speed, manufacturer contacted, could not find cause of problem. *ak *yh

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