Bulletins

BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
POWER TRAIN
1212011/01/2001630349Some vehicles with 4r700 transmissions built from 4/16/98 through the end of the 1998 model year may exhibit a leak from the vent area of the transmission. *tt04/16/2002
1506707/01/2001621005Some vehicles equipped with a manual transmission may exhibit a powertrain noise described as a brief roar, hoot or groan betwen 2500 - 3500 rpm when the clutch pedal is half way down, during shifting or when depressing and releasing the cl09/05/2001
1175608/01/1998615258Some vehicles may exhibit fluid leaking from the rear of the transmission caused by an incorrect driveshaft. *tt01/10/2001
1217811/01/1998613234Information regarding tsb 98-5a-12 (transaxle/transmission/transfer case-vehicles towed behind recreational vehicles-recommended guidelines) does not list towing information for certain model vehicles. *mjs06/19/2000
1212011/01/1998613139Some vehicles with 4r70w transmissions built from 4/16/98 through 10/30/98 may exhibit a leak from the vent area of the transmission. *mjs06/19/2000
1208311/01/1998613063Some 4.6l vehicles equipped with a 4r70w transmission, may experience a harsh reverse engagement. *mjs06/16/2000
994303/08/1999604751Information regarding reprogramming powertrain control modules (pcms). *tt05/11/1999
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
0326101/05/200310008279New service part - number 5 needle bearing and race kit - 4r70w transmission - service tip. *tt07/26/2004
1229812/01/1998615543Some vehicles equipped with 4r70w transmissions may exhibit delayed or no 2-3 upshift, primarily when the transmission is cold. transmission control indicator light (tcil) may also flash with diagnostic trouble code p0782. *tt01/18/2001
9915207/26/1999608431Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda. *tt01/05/2001
1148204/01/1998613391For certain model vehicles, the 4r70w transmission solenoid molded leadframe must be replaced when removed. *tt07/10/2000
507811/01/1998613207Some vehicles equipped with a 4r70w transmissions may experience harsh reverse engagement. *tt06/19/2000
001501/10/2000612203Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *mjs06/06/2000
991312508/01/1999609044Sone police vehicles and other vehicles with 4r70w may exhibit a vibration and / or transmission extension housing bushing damage from sustained high speed operation. *tt12/07/1999
981135102/01/1998607519Some vehicles with 4r70w transmission may have a harsh reverse engagement. *tt09/24/1999
999605/17/1999606428Experiencing a delayed or no 2-3 upshift, primarily when the transmission is cold on vehicles with ford qality remanufactured (fqr) 4r70w transmission exchange units with julian build between 062-97 and 040-99. *tt08/20/1999
994603/08/1999604762Concerns with transmission fluid leaking at radiator. *tt06/01/1999
98231211/23/1998603740Issues regareding diagnostic trouble codes ( dtcs ) p0705, p0708, p1704, and / or p1705 may be stored in memory. *yc03/04/1999
9841203/02/1998601273The 4r70w transmission installed in some vehicles will have an orange07/16/1998
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
04210712/13/200404241410014086General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures. *tt04/28/2005
1270405/01/19996091676Subject regarding all vehicles requires a parameter reset to be performed on the passive anti-theft system module (pats / vic / hec) when the powertrain control module (pcm) is replaced. *tt11/09/2000
9709029718309/02/199754069Experiencing difficulties with the malfunction indicator lamp (mil). *yc03/30/1998
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES
00231011/13/2000616522Subject regarding contamination from prior transmission concerns or excess wear may be trapped in the transmission fluid cooling system. *tt03/05/2001
994601/01/1999606733Concerns with transmission fluid leaking at the radiator. *tt09/01/1999
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH
0118109/17/2001625715Brake shift interlock.*jb11/30/2001
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - BANJO HOUSING
1272505/01/19996091700Some vehicles may exhibit a vibration and / or transmission extension housing bushing damage from sustained high speed operation. *tt11/09/2000
624205/01/1999607036Experiencing a vibration and / or transmission extension housing bushing damage. *tt11/03/2000
1324009/01/19996090634Information regarding vibration/extension housing bushing. *mjs03/22/2000
991312508/01/1999609044Sone police vehicles and other vehicles with 4r70w may exhibit a vibration and / or transmission extension housing bushing damage from sustained high speed operation. *tt12/07/1999
POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
9822211/09/1998603711Experiencing vibration/ noise felt in clutch pedal when lightly touching clutch pedal. *yc03/03/1999
POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - PEDAL/LINKAGE
0024111/27/2000616529Some vehicles may exhibit a vibration that may be heard of felt at the clutch pedal between idle and 2300 rpm, and goes away when depressing the clutch at least 25mm. *tt03/02/2001
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT
641106/01/1999606835Information on checking driveshaft run out. *tt09/03/1999
646006/01/1999606858Information on checking driveshaft run out. *tt09/03/1999
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
1757702/01/200410008138Gear whine in 1st, 3rd and reverse gears. *tt07/22/2004
0123511/26/2001630341Some vehicles equipped with the t45 manual transmission may exhibit a condition of being stuck in reverse, difficult to shift into reverse or may pop out of reverse. *tt04/16/2002
1181808/01/1998615314Some vehicles equipped with t45 manual transmissions built 5/15/98 through 7/23/98 may exhibit a concern of inability to shift out of reverse. *tt01/12/2001
471008/01/1998615249Some vehicles equipped with t45 manual transmissions built 5/15/98 through 7/23/98 may exhibit a concern of inability to shift out of reverse. *tt01/10/2001
464008/01/1998615178Some vehicles may exhibit fluid leaking from the rear of the transmission. *tt01/03/2001
1308008/01/19996091883Some vehicles equipped with t45 manual transmissions may exhibit the inability to shift out of reverse, reverse gear jump-out, will not shift into or engage reverse gear. *tt11/16/2000
98514311/01/1998613279Some vehicles with 4r70w transmissions built from 4/16/98 through the end of the 1998 model year may exhibit a leak from the vent area of the transmission. *tt06/20/2000
1320009/01/19996090566Information regarding 5-speed- exchange transmission unit. *mjs03/21/2000
99683908/01/1999608782Some vehicles equipped with t-45 manual transmissions may exhibit inability to shift out of reverse, reverse gear jump-out, will not shift into or engage reverse gear. *tt12/03/1999
981027002/01/1998607485Some manual tranmission vehicles may exhibit a condition where the driver can sense a vibration / noise from the clutch pedal. *tt09/23/1999
98246404/01/1998603530Concerns with vehicles with a t-45 transmission may shift from 4th to neutral when the clutch is released. *yc02/24/1999
98030804/01/1998603502Vehicles with t45 manual transmissions may jump out of gear. *tt02/23/1999

Consumer Complaints

Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
POWER TRAIN
08/19/20031
 The transmission failed without warning. *jb
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
 Vehicle shifts on its own, burning the transmission. dealer has been notified.*ak
05/15/2000407/01/1998
 Vehicle pops out of overdrive and o/d light flashes on. the transmission shop has replaced the cylnoid that controls this 4 times. works for awhile then starts again. cannot find any other problems. transmission rebuild is now the only remedy.
07/01/1998
 Remote door does not work all of the time. dealer replaced latch but did not correct the problem. customer placed a small round magnet on the quarter panel on each side where the lid contacts the quarter panel temporarily correcting the problem. customer would like the dealer to properly correct the problem. car idles rough when accessorories are turned on. transmission shifts harshly under various conditions. transmission does not immediatelt engage in gear when going from park to drive. this seems to happen when car sits for an extended period of time but does not always occur. customer has noticed at times an unusal large loss of transmission fluid but does not see a leak or smell. right front door speaker cuts in and out.*ak
2210/01/1997
 I lost count after 22 times for that car being in the shop. now... i can barely get it out of park.. they ordered the part for it, but failed to call me when it came in, therefore it was sent back. then after i complained again to the service manager. i was told that the part was now on back-order, but they found one in oklahoma that was going to be sent to them for me in a week. after 3 weeks i went up there again and i was told that there is no part coming in from oklahoma, that one's on back-order too ! i am getting the run around for a car that doesn't even get me around !!!!!! this is ridiculous ! please someone help me ! i don't know what to do now and i'm always late for school and appointments because i can't get my car out of park !!!! my thumb is so sore and swollen and calloused from trying to get it out of park !*ak
05/01/1999508/01/1998
 Braking, and shifting (automatic). need information on making ford pay for the lemon! *ak
10/01/1999210/01/1998
 Taken to dealership on three seperate ocassions for transmission trouble
10/30/1998110/01/1998
 Summary not provided by consumer
03/15/19980
 Vehicle pops out of gear, almost causing an accident. *ak
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - FLOOR SHIFT
1
 Consumer noticed when parking on a hill or flat land vehicle shifted out of reverse and rolled forward. dealership serviced vehicle, and noticed shifter fork was worn out. *ak
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER
12/16/1998105/01/1998
 Transmission--torque converter.
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY
10/03/2002101/01/2098
 We took car in to local ford dealer for routine oil change and to check a noise we had heard in the rear end. they tore into the rear end to see what problem was. we were told that the whole rear end needed to be replaced. they gave us an estimate of $1600. we questioned how this could happen. we were told it doesn't usually happen at this mileage. they also told us that there was no preload on the axel. we complained to ford headquarters to no avail. the car was no longer under warranty. this was not a good answer. this is a premium car that has been well cared for and always driven by adults, and only serviced at the dealership where it was purchased. we were given no explaination as to why there was no preload, other than the car might have been assembled on monday rather than tuesday. dt
09/01/200004/01/1998
 We took car in to local ford dealer for routine mileage checkup. they heard noise in rear -end. we had them tear into the rear end to see what problem was. they gave us an estimate of $2,000. this car is only 2 yrs. old. we questioned how this could happen. we were told it doesn't usually happen at this mileage, bearing went out and caused entire rear end to need replaced. we do not have extended warranty so we contacted ford motor corp. customer service. they said there was no recall, therefore we would have to incur all cost. they said it was not a concern of their's. the vehicle has been sitting in our garage since that time. we still have to make payments. we feel it is faulty workmanship. this car was driven by myself with 2 small children to and from work/school every day.(it has not been ran hard etc.) thank you.
POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
 While parked on decline vehicle rolled and hit another vehicle with parking brakes still on, had parking brakes done on recall in 2001. took to dealer and dealer repaired vehicle stating parking brakes were fine.*jb
710/01/1997
 Clutch and hood latch.
12/30/1997312/26/1997
 Transmission jumps out of gear/sticks in gear.
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT
 When vehicle is turned on, it would make strange harmonic resonance noise, causing vehicle to vibrate & shake. only happens when vehicle is running. noise would build up. problem cannot be duplicated. vehicle could be idling & noise would also appear. mechanic cannot solve problem. also has a bad drive train & rear end.*ak
10/01/1999210/01/1998
 Taken to dealership on three seperate ocassions for transmission trouble
11/17/1998110/01/1998
 No summary provided by consumer
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
12/01/2001112/31/1997
 While traveling on highway and without prior warning, transmission shut down. *ak *yh
06/28/1998106/01/1998
 Transmission dropped out of 4th gear. dealer replaced transmission.
04/12/199804/02/1998
 Manual transmission jumps out of 4th gear and reverse. dealer attempted to make no repairs and claims ford is aware of the problem.

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