Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||||
| 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 | |||||
| 99152 | 07/26/1999 | 608431 | Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda. *tt | 01/05/2001 | |
| 0015 | 01/10/2000 | 612203 | Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *mjs | 06/06/2000 | |
| 98168 | 04/07/2000 | 609737 | Transmission- e40d/4r100-1989-99-main controls, separator plates and separator plate gaskets usage chart. yd | 04/07/2000 | |
| 98123 | 01/19/1998 | 605599 | Some 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. *tt | 07/13/1999 | |
| 9888 | 04/27/1998 | 601238 | Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart. *yc | 07/10/1998 | |
| 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 | |
| BC0820961010 | 10/10/1996 | 50415 | Revised eec calibration has been incorporated in pcm calibrations for vehicles which display lack of power due to torque converter engagement scheduling, catalytic converter failures, rough idle or hard start on hot restart. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
| 212395 | 12/01/1995 | 46482 | Bulletin applies to vehicles equipped w/ a 31th transaxle. transaxle slips momentarily (engine rpm increases/flares) during light throttle 2-3 upshifts. | 04/25/1996 | |
| 951914 | 09/01/1995 | 46469 | Some 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 inclu | 04/25/1996 | |
| BC4225 | 04/01/1995 | 3055148 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
| 95911 | 05/01/1995 | 42084 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
| BC2893950401 | 04/01/1995 | 39841 | New auxillary powertrain kit. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| 951112 | 06/01/1995 | 45085 | Revised design transmission rear case bushing. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES | |||||
| 03148 | 07/21/2003 | 10003748 | New transmission cooler flusher - service tips. 2003 escort and super duty f series included. *tt | 10/29/2003 | |
| 002310 | 11/13/2000 | 616522 | Subject regarding contamination from prior transmission concerns or excess wear may be trapped in the transmission fluid cooling system. *tt | 03/05/2001 | |
| 0038 | 02/07/2000 | 612343 | Vehicles 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. *mjs | 06/07/2000 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |||||
| 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 | |
| 96249 | 11/18/1996 | 50908 | Torque converter - leak test procedure - 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 ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT - SEAL | |||||
| 985A27 | 03/18/1998 | 601034 | Lubricant leaking from rear axle seal contaminating brake shoes. *yc | 12/13/2000 | |
| 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 | |||||
| 962415 | 11/18/1996 | 50913 | Vibration - driveline vibration and/or driveline noise - regular cab 4x4 vehicles equipped with 7.5l engine and manual transmission. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| BC0682961024 | 10/24/1996 | 50358 | Vehicles may exhibit a driveline vibration or noise while driving at highway speeds on steady cruise or decel. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 99236 | 11/15/1999 | 6090143 | Subject regarding 4r100 transmission flexplate replacement for vehicles with 7.3l diesel engine. *tt | 03/09/2000 | |
| BC2301970501 | 05/01/1997 | 52797 | New clutch slave cylinder with a redesigned lip seal. *tw | 09/12/1997 | |
| BC0678961025 | 10/25/1996 | 50356 | Information on aode/4r7w transmission main control & case replacement. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
| 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 | |||
| 04/15/2003 | 74000 | 3 | |
| While driving and with no warning consumer tried to put vehicle in reverse and the vehicle would not accelerate even when foot was on the accelerator pedal. the vehicles clutch pack and transmission burned out. the vehicle is on it's third transmission. the consumer feels the manufacturer should provide some financial assistance. *ak *ts *nlm | |||
| 12/24/2002 | 12/01/1995 | ||
| Fire | |||
| 1 | 11/18/1998 | ||
| The transmission sticks in overdrive causing the vehicle to either stall or not stop when the brake is depressed. nm | |||
| 06/23/1999 | 2 | 03/01/1995 | |
| Original brakes, drums and pads on rear drivers side replaced at 24,000 mi. failed again same problem at 26,000. original transmition and torque converter replaced at 21,000 | |||
| 04/04/1999 | 1 | 02/01/1996 | |
| No summary | |||
| 5 | |||
| Vehicle has experienced five failed transmissions since ownership. | |||
| 02/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle will not downshift while driving. tt | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER | |||
| 06/03/1999 | |||
| Defective torque converter caused the transmission fluid to leak which may have caused a fire if there was a source of ignition. already been replaced. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||
| 02/16/2000 | 1 | 10/01/1999 | |
| The push rod broke on the clutch assembly. ford changed the design of this component, causing the master clutch cylinder along with all tubing etc to be replaced. this seems to indicate that ford realizes the old design was faulty. *ak | |||
| When the vehicle gets warmed up the clutch does disengase properly. dealer and manufacturer have been notified. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - PEDAL/LINKAGE | |||
| 09/01/1997 | 2 | 05/24/1995 | |
| Clutch linkage failed twice while driving, leaving consumer sitting. dealer was contacted. after the first failure the linkage was replaced. after the second failure the hydraulic cylinder and all the linkages were replaced. no problems since. *ak *ml | |||
| 11/01/1997 | 1 | 03/31/1995 | |
| Clutch failure. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 06/13/1996 | 2 | 08/01/1995 | |
| I told you back in 1996 about this, but you kept putting me off. and i told you about the windshield and transmission. the transmission on ambulance that helped me was a ford 350 and the transmission had the same problem, me and the driver talked.( dot number: none tire size: 16 ) | |||
| 12/09/1994 | |||
| Dust cover for manual transmission rubs a hole in the engine oil pan, causing oil to leak. | |||