Bulletins

BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
POWER TRAIN
1592205/01/2002637824Subject regarding inaccurate speedometer. *tt12/06/2002
025811/25/200202234636052Inoperative or inacurrate speedometer, 4x4 lamp illuminatd, and / or diagnostic trouble code p1635 or p1639. *tt11/04/2002
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
1373703/01/2001620269Inoperative or inaccurate speedometer as well as 4x4 light inoperative and / or diagnostic trouble code p1635 and / or p1639 after a powertrain control module (pcm) has been replaced. *tt07/23/2001
0014207/10/2000618529Inoperative or inaccurate speedometer, 4x4 lamp illuminated and / or diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p1635 or p1639 present after a powertrain control module (pcm) or instrument cluster replacement. *jb04/16/2001
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
98508011/01/1998613210Certain vehicles may exhibit an inoperative speedometer and diagnostic trouble code p1635 after a pecm has been replaced. *tt06/19/2000
1208611/01/1998613067Some vehicles may exhibit an inoperative speedometer and dtc p1635 after a pcm has been replaced. *mjs06/16/2000
715210/01/19996090770Exhibiting a speedometer that reads faster than actual vehicle speed. *tt03/29/2000
1327409/01/19996090702Exhibiting a speedometer that reads faster than actual vehicle speed. *tt03/23/2000
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
0113707/09/2001620988Some vehicles equipped with a 4r70w automatic transmission may exhibit a clunk noise during the 2-1 downshift event. *tt09/05/2001
9915207/26/1999608431Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda. *tt01/05/2001
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
994603/08/1999604762Concerns with transmission fluid leaking at radiator. *tt06/01/1999
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
04210712/13/200404241410014086General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures. *tt04/28/2005
1491805/01/2001620183This bulletin states that on some vehicles (including 2002 blackwood) a battery disconnect or parameter reset is required during powertrain control module (pcm) or instrument cluster (vic / hec / icm) replacement. *tt07/19/2001
1454012/01/2000617050Some vehicles equipped with a 5 speed manual transmission may exhibit a hesitation / stumble when cold under moderate / heavy load with no malfunction indicator lamp light or other fault indicated. *tt03/14/2001
1454012/01/2000617010Some vehicles equipped with a 5-speed manual transmission may exhibit a hesitation / stumble when cold under moderate / heavy load with no malfunction indicator lamp light or other fault indicated. *tt03/14/2001
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
1218211/01/1998613238Some vehicles may require the keep alive memory (kam) to be reset during various diagnostic and repair procedures. *mjs06/19/2000
9914707/12/1999608423Information on using the service bay technical system (sbts) and new generation star (ngs) tester, and to update the powertrain control module (pcm) information charts. *tt11/24/1999
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
1408203/01/2001620297Some vehicles equipped with a 7.5 inch axle may exhibit a decel axle whine at approximately 55-30 mph. engineering is investigating. *tt07/24/2001
0110805/28/2001620164A whining noise heard from the rear 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 contact between the different07/19/2001
018304/30/2001619274Some vehicles may exhibit driveline vibration felt through the seat, floor and / or steering wheel at approximately 65 mph in 4th or 5th gear. *tt05/22/2001
0023111/13/2000616512Some vehicles may experience a whining noise heard from the rear 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). *tt03/01/2001
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
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 - 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
1751001/01/200410007342Driveline clunk during gear changes and/or quick acceleration after coast (tip-in) clunk. *tt06/14/2004
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
1606907/01/200217451636265Some cobras may exhibit a clunk noise from the driveline during a quick accleration just after coast (tip-in clunk). *tt11/07/2002
1546212/01/2001630554Information on driveline clunk for cobra models. *tt04/18/2002
9923911/15/19996090176Experiencing a vibration felt through the seat or the steering wheel on some vehicles travelling 105 - 125 km/h in 4th or 5th gear without brakes applied. *tt03/09/2000
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
0419810/04/200410010718Manual transmission hard to shift into first/reverse from a stop. *tt12/07/2004
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
1407101/01/2000620498Some vehicles equipped with 3.8l engine and manual transmission may exhibit transmission oil seepage, oil on the outside of the case. *tt08/13/2001
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
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

Consumer Complaints

Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
07/20/2002
 While driving transmission would not shift into higher gear, and there was a whining noise. consumer shifted to neutral. then, tried to shift again. it took 30 minutes before consumer was able to shift into drive. dealer determined transmission needed to be replaced.*ak
04/15/2002
 Transmission is making a loud hummimg noise while driving. dealer contacted. feel free to provide any further information.*ak
06/01/1999
 Two certified ford delaers, as well as two independent mechanics have been unable to identify the problem. all four concur the problem is there, but none are sure how to fix it. ford has been notified, and as of this date, has gone more than one week without responding to complaints through their web site.no summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
07/01/2000
 Transmission has been slipping intermittently. rpm's will not go down immediatly after it shifts to higher gear. called dealer, and was told unless they could reproduce this nothing would be done. *ak
04/21/19995004/01/1999
 Letter written for 1 1/2 years, cruise control cables not installed, lied about transmission. *ak
06/01/2000706/01/1999
 Car stalls out while in motion. has happened turning a corner, on a bumpy road (2 road construction drop off), and for no apparant reason. does not happen very often, but can be very dangerous if in heavy traffic. 2) when trying to put car in reverse while stopped (coming out of my garage or a parking space, for example) gear shift refuses to go into reverse. putting into first does not help. i have found that letting up on the clutch just the right amount will usually let it go into reverse. 3) seatbelts are much to sensitive. just driving down the road you can hear them repeatedly clicking, locking and unlocking. you have to make any movement very slowly or else you will be snapped back to the seat. turning to look over your shoulder at traffic will get you locked in. extremely dangerous. much safer for the driver to go without using the seatbelt, because they are more likely to cause an accident. *ak
07/28/2000106/01/1999
 When parking, vehicle rolled back when gearshift in park position. vehicle continued to roll back after stopping and putting gearshift in drive. after tow and repair owner told the cable had become disconnected between the gearshift and transmission. it was reattached and security strap put in place. dealer reported no knowledge of why it became disconnected.
06/12/20000
 Consumer was unable to close driver's side door because latch wouldn't secure it. samething was happening with passenger's door. also, all four windows would not roll up the right way, but instead, would go over the top. in addition, after 600 miles transmission failed without a warning. *ak
01/21/2000104/21/1999
 Transmission replaced. *mjs
01/15/200002/02/1999
 While driving along at any speed vehicle stalled . this happened more during stopping. when vehicle stalled, all power was lost, which made it very difficult to control vehicle. vehicle has been checked by the dealership for this problem. dealer was not able to locate the problem. *ak
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
11/01/2000
 Traction control had to be replaced. also, axle was defective, it shut down, causing vehicle to lose all power. please provide additional information. *ak
12/29/200002/01/1999
 Pre-accident conditions: daylight, raining, car stopped at red light. a few minutes prior to arriving at the red light the driver's power seat moved all the way forward completly on its own accord after stopping at the red light i re-adjusted the driver's seat and when the light turned green i proceeded making a right turn in my normal old lady fashion. about 3/4 through the 90 degree turn the rear wheels lost traction and began to slide to the left. i immediately hit the brake and turned the wheel to the left. (i suppose it is possible that i accidently hit the cruise control button located on the wheel at this time). anyway the car engine contiued to rev and the rear wheels continued to spin, driving me into a complete 360 degree turn, all the time with my food hard on the brake pedal. while in this spin the rear of the car jumped a median curb twice, crossed two lanes of asphalt, jumped another curb and finally crash into a concrete light pole. only then did the car stall and the drive wheels stop spinning.*ak
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
03/22/1999103/22/1999
 Spider gear not installed properly in rear, it was loose during test drive causing it to get caught on other gears not allowing the vehicle to go faster than 30 mph.
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH
12/21/19990
 While vehicle was in park and running consumer was outside of car, walked down driveway to open gate and consumer heard a pop, and vehicle started to roll down parking lot. consumer had to dive inside to set emergency brake.*ak
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY
07/23/200358754408/10/1999
 1999 mustang with 58,000 miles. had multiple premature failure of rear axle bearings. all bearings,cones, and cups replaced.*ak
11/01/2000
 Traction control had to be replaced. also, axle was defective, it shut down, causing vehicle to lose all power. please provide additional information. *ak
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT
03/22/2000108/01/1999
 I had a new ring and pinion gear installed. upon disassembly of the differential it was discovered that the carrier bearings were worn out, and had experienced excessive overheating. i am lucky it was discovered before it froze up.
POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
02/01/200104/01/1999
 Premature wear on clutch plate. *ak
POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - PEDAL/LINKAGE
06/01/2000309/01/1999
 This is the third pressure plate replacement that has been put into this car. i now have a one of a kind hand built pressure plate because the factory could not find a plate that fell within the factory tolerances. during the current time at the dealership ( approximately 3 1/2 weeks now) the dealer could not get the car into gear and stated that the shifting forks were probably bent anf not letting the car shift plus the pressure plate issue. *ak
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
03/22/2000108/01/1999
 I had a new ring and pinion gear installed. upon disassembly of the differential it was discovered that the carrier bearings were worn out, and had experienced excessive overheating. i am lucky it was discovered before it froze up.
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT
08/06/2001
 Was driving vehicle started to vibrate severely. arrived home and jacked vehicle up, noticed driveshaft bolts attached to rear housing were about to come off. this problem could have caused a serious accident if not caught in time.*ak
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
08/01/2003250001
 I had a hard time shifting so i brought it in for a check and an independent service found this wrong: input shaft retainer...i also need my clutch replaced because of the damage caused by this.*ak my car only had around 25,000 miles on it at the time. the service person told me that this part was installed wrong and human error caused the problem. my bill was $751.12 and i contacted ford about this and they told me basically tough luck. there is no way a transmission should go bad at 25,000 miles. can you look into this for me? i still have the bad part and you can see the damage that was made to this part. thanks
07/10/200325000101/04/2002
 25,000 miles on 1999 ford mustang 5-speed difficultly shifting into reverse - pilot bushing defective - transmission needs to be pulled & repaired - very costly 3 yr warranty expired 4 mos. ago . *ak
02/21/2000208/01/1999
 Vehicle would not move into any gear while at a stop light, dealer stated that oil had spilled over to the clutch, burning it up, soon after repairs consumer stated it was difficult to shift into first gear, dealer stated there was a problem with the gear shaft, dealer replaced the transmission. *slc
07/20/2002108/01/1999
 Vehicle would vibrate severely when driving. intermittently transmission would not go into gear. dealer contacted.*ak the dealer could not understand how the transmission had no leaks but was out of transmission fluid. this vehicle has had 2 blown head gaskets, the rear seal in the motor was replaced, the heater core, the transmission, and the catalytic convertor have all been replaced. *jg
02/15/20000
 While driving and stepping on brakes pedal brakes will not work properly. also, while vehicle was parked with first gear (manual trans.) and with emergency brakes on , transmission jumped out of gear, but brakes did not hold, and vehicle rolled back, crashing. *ak
11/15/1999108/01/1999
 Fuel injection-vehicle would not start fuel instead came from engine onto blacktop driveway,causing damage to blacktop- standard transmission-oil seal leaking. *ak

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