Bulletins

BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
POWER TRAIN
02100105/01/2002637863Some all wheel drive vehicles may exhibit a growl noise at speeds of 65-112 km/h (40-70 mph). *tt12/06/2002
02080204/01/2002637610Some vehicles built prior to 9/15/2001 may exhibit low line pressure readings, no 2nd, 3rd gear, no engine braking in manual 1st, and / or slipping shifts and / or delayed engagements. *tt12/03/2002
02050803/01/2002636424Inoperative or inaccurate speedometer, 4x4 lamp illuminated, and / or diagnostic trouble code p1635 or p1639 present after powertrain control module (pcm) or instrument cluster replacement. 1999-2002 various ford vehicles. *tt11/08/2002
02130807/01/2002636293Concerns with slipping shifts and / or delayed engagements with possible diagnostic trouble codes p0732, p0733, p1762 set. *tt11/07/2002
01220311/01/2001630477Some vehicles built prior to 11/11/2001 equipped with 5r55w and 4.6l engines, may exhibit a buzzing noise from the transmission when the torque converter is engaged. *tt04/17/2002
01210710/01/2001630304Concerns with moaning/droaning during light acceleration with transmission in 5th gear at highway speeds. *tt04/16/2002
01200710/01/2001630290Vehicles produced prior to 9/6/2001 with 5r55w transmission may exhibit a tick noise from the transmission front or intermediate servo cover area. *tt04/16/2002
02010301/01/2002630157Some all wheel drive vehicles may exhibit a growl noise at speeds of 65-112 km/h (40-70 mph). *tt04/15/2002
1557701/01/2002630124Some control trac eqiupped vehicles in 4 auto mode may exhibit a shudder on acceleration and/or noise from the front driveline and transfer case while driving. *tt04/15/2002
02020101/01/2002630167Some vehicles equipped with the 6.8l-2v engine, 4r100 transmission and pto option may exhibit a low power condition while in reverse gear. *tt04/15/2002
01180409/01/2001625827Subject regarding speedometers dropping to zero mph while driving. *jg12/03/2001
01150707/01/2001621126Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *tt09/07/2001
1315308/01/19996091964Subject regarding inaccurate odometer / speedometer readings. *tt11/17/2000
00140206/01/2000613915Inoperative or inaccurate speedometer, 4x4 lamp illuminated, and / or diagnostic trouble codes p1635 or p1639 present after a powertrain control module (pcm) or instrument cluster replacement. *tt09/21/2000
BC101609702001/02/199751227Intermittent surging, bucking or shudder concern, intermediate erratic speedometer and/or possibly dtc 452/p0500/p0503/p1501/p1503. *jd06/27/1997
BC894995060106/01/199542066Unknown11/01/1995
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
12-3-1503/27/201210044125Ford: some 2009- 2011 e-series, f-super duty-f-53 motorhome and f-59 stripped chassis vehicles equipped with a torqshift transmission may exhibit mil with dtcs p0751, p0730 and/or p2700. *js05/14/2012
02080304/01/2002637611Some vehicles equipped with a 2.3l, 3.0l or 4.0l engine and 5r44e or 5r55e automatic transmission, may exhibit a fluid leak at the transmission servo covers. *tt12/03/2002
02060603/01/2002636431Some vehicles equipped with 5r55n automatic transmission may exhibit a fluid leak around the fluid pan drain plug. *tt11/08/2002
02060203/01/2002636426Concerns with harsh upshifts during light to medium throttle on vehicles produced through 2/15/2002 equipped with 5r55w transmissions. *tt11/08/2002
01200310/01/2001630283Some vehicles built through 9/21/2001 may exhibit harsh upshift at light to medium throttle. *tt04/16/2002
01130807/01/2001621130Some vehicles equipped with a 3.0l engine and 5r44e automatic transmission produced 8/8/2000 through 6/18/2001 may exhibit a delayed reverse engagement. *tt09/07/2001
01130707/01/2001621129Some vehicles equipped with a 4r70w automatic transmission may exhibit a clunk noise during the 2-1 downshift event. *tt09/07/2001
01090105/01/2001620243Some 4x2 models equipped with 4r70w auotmatic transmission and 139 inch wheelbase only may exhibit a high speed driveline vibration that may cause possible transmission and / or driveshaft damage. *tt07/23/2001
01050803/01/2001619499Some vehicles equipped with the 4r70w automatic transmission may exhibit a ticking or clicking type noise in first gear. *tt06/01/2001
1472003/01/2001619453Information on pre-delivery transmission fluid level checks. *tt05/31/2001
1350611/01/1999614631Some control trac equipped vehicles in 4 auto mode may exhibit a shudder on acceleration and / or noise from the front driveline and transfer case while driving. some 4x4 and all wheel drive vehicles may exhibit axle windup or binding wh11/29/2000
99-471609/01/1998607126No charge plant transmission assembly core return policy.*ak11/02/2000
98514511/01/1998613281This bulletin states that the 1999 scheduled maintenance guide for any light truck, sport utility or van equipped with a 4r100 transmission, normal maintenance schedule, is not correct. *tt06/20/2000
97600707/01/1997605792Information on testing transmission range (tr) sensor. *tt06/13/2000
735111/01/1999610784Information regarding ford quality remanufactured (fqr) transmissions with inline filter. *tt05/15/2000
BC101619702001/02/199751229Beginning december 2, 1996, all cd4e transaxles are built with a redesigned pump body separator plate and pump body separator plate gasket. *jd06/27/1997
BC898695070507/01/199545063Slave cylinders/throwout bearings now available in lieu of transmission assembly. *tw11/01/1995
BC422195040104/01/199539830Delayed upshift into overdrive. *tw11/01/1995
BC422795040104/01/199539866Some service parts have been found without the resdiual check ball installed. transmissions without the check ball will experience a no forward engagement condition. *tw11/01/1995
BC890195040104/01/19953010000Unknown11/01/1995
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
0110706/01/2001622850Some vehicles equipped with a 4r70w automatic transmission exhibiting a no forward or a delayed engagement may have a damaged forward clutch. *tt10/23/2001
01140507/01/2001621138Concerns with vehicles built prior to 10/17/2000 with the 5r55n transmission may exhibit delayed reverse or drive engagements, harsh upshifts or downshifts, erratic upshifts, or delayed downshifts near 32 km/h (20 mph). *tt09/07/2001
01100305/01/2001620252Some vehicles equipped with a 3.0l engine and 5r44e transmission may exhibit a flashing transmission control indicator lamp (tcil) and / or a delayed 1-3 shift with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0733. *tt07/23/2001
01110105/01/2001620261Some vehicles equipped with a 4.0l engine and 5r55w automatic transmission built 11/13/2000 through 5/21/2001 may exhibit light throttle soft or long 2-3 upshifts between 16-40 km/h (10-25 mph) or harsh 3-4 upshifts between 32-56 km/h (20-307/23/2001
01080104/01/2001619345Some vehicles equipped with a 3.0l vulcan engine built prior to 3/1/2001 may exhibit a perceived high idle when shifting from park / neutral to drive / reverse on a cold start, high creep speed in drive or reverse when cold, rough and harsh05/23/2001
01020301/01/2001618031Some vehicles equipped with a 4.0l engine and automatic transmission built prior to 11/27/2000 may exhibit a cold start neutral idle dip. *jb04/03/2001
01010501/01/2001618017Subject regarding delayed reverse or drive engagements harsh uplifts or downshifts. *jb04/03/2001
01020401/01/2001618032Subject rearding slightly extended 1-2 / 3-4 upshifts during cold start-up conditions. *jb04/03/2001
00250112/01/2000617130Concerns with engine rpm rise during light throttle 3-4 shifts, flashing transmission control indicator light (tcil) - diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0782 stored in memory. *tt03/14/2001
471308/01/1998615252Information on all eec-v equipped cars now having the pcm programmed out of the vehicle using the rotunda 15 to 104 flash cable. *tt01/10/2001
1299107/01/1999614777Some obdii vehicles may exhibit a key on engine off (koeo) self test diagnostic trouble code (dtc) of p0605 (pcm rom test error). *tt12/14/2000
1213611/01/1998613158All 1996-1999 vehicles except (aspire, probe and villagers) with eec-v that require powertrin control module (pcm) replacement. *mjs06/19/2000
825203/01/2000612687Information on accessing the ngs / pcm program. *tt06/12/2000
767011/01/1999610872Information regarding november rotunda promotion - anglemaster ii driveline inclinometer, rotunda item number 164-r2402, used to diagnose vehicle noise, vibration and harshness problems. *tt05/16/2000
668707/01/1999610730Some obdii vehicles may exhibit a key on engine off self test diagnostic trouble code of p0605 (pcm rom test error). *tt05/11/2000
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES
00240411/01/2000616583Some vehicles, equipped with 4r100 transmission, built prior to 2/6/2000 may benefit from additional cooling during heavy duty use conditions (i.e., snow plowing, towing, carrying heavy loads). a revised transmission fluid filter / cooli03/06/2001
00231011/01/2000616577Concerns with contamination from prior transmission concerns may be trapped in the transmission fluid cooling system. *tt03/06/2001
00231011/13/2000616522Subject regarding contamination from prior transmission concerns or excess wear may be trapped in the transmission fluid cooling system. *tt03/05/2001
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT
1547412/01/2001630556Information on noise from manual shift transfer case when shifting to 4low. *tt04/18/2002
BC101079702001/02/199751171Procedure to purge potential water cotamination from transfer case. *jd06/27/1997
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH
BC103479702002/01/199751818Check ride control warning may intermittently be displayed accompanied by codes 1873 and/or 1877. *jd07/17/1997
BC893695050305/01/199541000Inoperative transmission interlock. *tw11/01/1995
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER
01110505/01/2001620264Some vehicles may exhibit a fluid leak in the converter housing area. this may be caused by an internal issue with the fluid vent assembly. *tt07/23/2001
BC902795090609/01/199545778Vibration/shudder at steady cruise (45-55 mph) due to torque converter friction disc slipping/chattering. *tw04/25/1996
BC890195040104/01/19953010000Unknown11/01/1995
BC890195040104/01/199539873Torque converter clutch shudder or vibration. *tw11/01/1995
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY
02020401/01/2002630171Exhibiting harsh and delayed 1-2/3-4 upshifts after transaxle or turbine shaft speed sensor (tss) replacement. *tt04/15/2002
01110405/01/2001620263Some 4x4 vehicles may exhibit a high-pitched squeal or whistle type noise from the front of the vehicle at speeds from 16 to 64 km/h (10 to 40 mph). this noise may be caused by the front halfshaft excluder (dust) seals (-3k070-) as they r07/23/2001
01100805/01/2001620257Experiencing a whining noise from the rear on some vehicles during coastdown from 97 to 56 km/h (60 to 35 mph). this noise will disappear when the vehicle slows down below 56 km/h (35 mph). this may be caused by variation in tooth conta07/23/2001
01050703/01/2001619498Some vehicles may exhibit a gear whine noise from the front under light acceleration while driving between 40 km/h (25 mph) and 113 km/h (70 mph). *tt06/01/2001
01080604/01/2001619349Concerns with front axle leaking fluid from vent tube on vehicles equipped with 4x4 or awd. *tt05/23/2001
1455101/01/2001617858Subject regarding added information to tsb 00-23-01 (whining from rear axle on coastdown from 97-56 km/h (60-35 mph). *tt04/02/2001
1351711/01/1999614641Technicians requiring assistance with driveline or axle vibration and related noise concerns should obtain electronic vibration analyzer (eva) readings, driveline angle and runout measurements before contacting the technical service hotline11/29/2000
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT
BC413495030103/01/199539205Front axle bearing hum. *tw03/30/1995
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT - SEAL
01070704/01/2001619342Some 4x4 equipped vehicles may exhibit a rear axle pinion seal leak at the rotary blade coupling (rbc). *tt05/23/2001
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - BANJO HOUSING
01090305/01/2001620245Some 4x2 vehicles with 4r70w transmission and 139 inch wheelbase may exhibit fluid leak from extension housing seal. *tt07/23/2001
00240211/01/2000616581Concerns with vibration at high speeds which may cause the transmission extension housing seal to leak or the transmission extension housing bushing to move out of position or become damaged on some vehicles. *tt03/06/2001
1352211/01/1999610910Supplemental information to used when performing tsb 991801 (maximum speed recalibration, driveline vibration and / or transmission fluid leak at the extension housing). *tt05/18/2000
POWER TRAIN - AXLE HUBS
12-2-502/10/201210044118Ford: some vehicles exhibit a 4x4 not engaging, not staying engaged and/or unlocking in extreme cold temperatures below -18 degrees celsius or 0 degrees fahrenheit. include ford model f250, f350,f450, and f550 model years 2011-2012. *js05/14/2012
00080604/01/2000613737Front locking hubs - service tip. **mr07/28/2000
POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
02050503/01/2002636420Service information on hotting, eeking or moaning noise emitted from the clutch when shifting into gears while the engine is running. *tt11/08/2002
1284906/01/19996092012Customer may comment about a hash / whining noise at idle that disappears when the clutch is fully depressed. *tt11/17/2000
1292707/01/1999610748Some customers may have an issue with a hash / whining noise at idle that disappears when the clutch is fully depressed or reduces when the gearbox temp rises. *tt05/12/2000
BC100949702001/02/199751145When replacing service p/n f6xz-7a360-aa (forward clutch cylinder) in a 4f20e transmission, you must also install the f6xz-7h198-aa (residual check ball) into the forward clutch cylinder. *jd06/27/1997
POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - PEDAL/LINKAGE
02060103/01/2002636425Concerns with clutch pedal going to floor, when not fully disengaged. *tt11/08/2002
01240111/01/2001630492Concerns with clutch pedal staying on floor, not disengaging, fluid leaking from hydraulic clutch line. *tt04/17/2002
01140407/01/2001621137Concerns with clutch pedal that when pressed to the floor, may not return or release the clutch. *tt09/07/2001
01050903/01/2001619500Exhibiting a clutch pedal that when pressed to the floor, may not return or release clutch. *tt06/01/2001
00240111/01/2000616580Concerns with vehicles exhibiting a vibration that may be heard or felt at the clutch pedal between idle and 2300 rpm, and goes away when depressing the clutch. *tt03/06/2001
BC102459723001/23/199751615Clutch may be hard to depress and/or the clutch slave may require frequent replacement on some vehicles. *jd06/27/1997
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE
754111/01/1999610867Information stating that technicians requiring assistance with driveline or axle vibration and related noise concerns should obtain electronic vibration analyzer (eva) readings, driveline angle and runout measurements before contacting the05/16/2000
BC103189702002/01/199751776Clinking noise in some cd4e transaxles may be caused by the differential lube tube contacting the differential case. *jd07/17/1997
BC102919702002/01/199751738A driveline clunking or grunting noise may be heard on some vehicles during acceleration or stopping. *jd07/17/1997
BC424395050305/01/199540092Clutch system squeak when stroking the pedal. *tw11/01/1995
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT
02100905/01/2002637872This bulletin states a driveshaft thump or bump sensation may be felt immediately on acceleration from a stop or upon braking when coming to a complete stop on some vehicles. *tt12/06/2002
01090605/01/2001620248Some 4x4 super cab vehicles may exhibit a low frequency thump type noise / vibration on light acceleration from a stop, and / or when coming to a stop with light to moderate braking. *tt07/23/2001
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
01230511/01/2001630490Concerns with t45 manual transmission stuck in reverse, difficult to shift into reverse, pops out of reverse. *tt04/17/2002
01160108/01/2001625024Some vehicles equipped with the 4.6l engine and 5 speed maual transmission may exhibit a slight hesitation on light tip-in and a check engine light with diagnostic trouble codes. *et11/16/2001
1517708/01/2001624559Information regarding 4r100 intermediate one-way installation. *yd11/07/2001
01140207/01/2001621135Some vehicles, built prior to 8/1/2001, may exhibit a whine or howl noise during cold starts at temperatures below 4c (40f). *tt09/07/2001
01070604/01/2001619339Information on correct 5r55w transmission fluid checking procedure. *tt05/23/2001
1341010/01/1999614614Subject regarding fqr remanufactured transmissions with inline filters. *tt11/28/2000
1419906/01/2000613896Some vehicles equipped with e40d/4r100 transmission may exhibit an engine stall when the transmission is placed into gear. *tt09/20/2000
BC101589702001/02/199751225Stop updating the processor to the r-12 calibration. this update may cause the vehicle to stall on cold engagement. *jd06/27/1997
BC102099723001/23/199751569As of 1/7/97 the automatic shift lock feature tag that was affixed around the gear selector, has been discontinued for production. *jd06/27/1997
BC002396110111/01/199650806Pops out of 3rd or 5th gear concerns on manual transmission may be caused by powertrain mis-alignment. *tw06/17/1997
BC440595090609/01/199545776Vehicles may exhibit a rattle noise or vibration through the shifter in fifth gear due to high lateral runout of the fifth gear. *tw04/25/1996
BC876794120112/01/199437796Vehicles may experience stiff shift lever movement/high shift effort in all gears. *tw01/10/1995
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION - LUBRICANT
98321402/01/1998607429Please reverse dtc chart for dtc p1309 found on pgs 4-13 in 1998 pc manual.12/21/2000
POWER TRAIN - TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
01140107/01/2001621131Some vehicles may exhibit inadvertent 4x4 high or low shift events, 4x4 and / or low range indicator flashing or solid or vehicle stuck in 4l after uncommanded shift. *tt09/07/2001
749511/01/1999610854Some control trac equipped vehicles in 4 auto mode may exhibit a shudder or acceleration and / or more noise from the front driveline and transfer case while driving. *tt05/16/2000

Investigations

NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
POWER TRAIN
DP79026FORD MOTOR COMPANY01/15/197903/19/1979TRANSMISSIONS JUMP FROM PARK TO REVERSE
 Transmissions jump from park to reverse
DP81020FORD MOTOR COMPANY06/22/198110/17/1981TRANSMISSIONS
 Transmissions
DP82007FORD MOTOR COMPANY02/18/198206/18/1982REOPEN FORD TRANSMISSION CASE C8-02
 Reopen ford transmission case c8-02

Consumer Complaints

Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
POWER TRAIN
12/03/20121
 Letter from congressman regarding constituent re complaints about 2005/6/7 ford motor vehicles cvt transmission (dot/i#: h-2012 274). *kb the consumer stated the transmission failed on his vehicle.
1
 Speedometer failed, causing noise.
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
08/25/19971
 Excessive banging in transmission from park to drive gear, repaired under recall. (97s75)
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER
09/01/20121
 Consumer writes in regards to defective parts for a van. recall# 12v006000. *tgw
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
07/01/1997
 Recall #97s75, dealer waiting on part.
POWER TRAIN - TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
08/07/20041
 The transfer case leaked. *nm *jb

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