Bulletins

BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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
9811201/19/1998605573Subject regarding a new service center support that uses a thrust bearing (#3 and #4) in place of thrust washers has been released. *tt07/12/1999
988804/27/1998601238Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart. *yc07/10/1998
9751103/03/199751945Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts. *jd07/17/1997
BC135095090609/01/199545756High altitude transmission available. *tw04/25/1996
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES
0314807/21/200310003748New transmission cooler flusher - service tips. 2003 escort and super duty f series included. *tt10/29/2003
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 - TORQUE CONVERTER
9624911/18/199650908Torque converter - leak test procedure - service tip. *tw06/17/1997
96261212/16/199650997Transaxle - torque converter replacement guidelines and torque converter/transaxle cooling system cleaning procedures - service tip. *tw06/17/1997
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY
98307402/27/1998607369Concerns with axle wind-up and / or clunking, popping, ratcheting type noises when making cornering maneuvers. *tt09/21/1999
1290506/01/1999606937Some 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. *tt09/08/1999
BC013196010212/01/1995464384x4 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 - DRIVELINE
660307/01/1999610704Some vehicles may exhibit an audible pinging or creaking noise that may be heard from the driveline when engine torque is initially applied to the driveline. *tt05/11/2000
97111097231211/10/199753668Concerns with pinging or creaking being heard from the driveline when shifting from park to drive or reverse, between drive and reverse, or when engaging the clutch. *yc03/30/1998
96241711/18/199650915Noise - pinging or creaking from driveline when vehicle is put into gear. *tw06/17/1997
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
736611/01/1999610793Some vehicles equipped with manual transmission may exhibit neutral gear rollover noise (a light metallic rattling sound from the transmission) which occurs at idle with transmission in neutral clutch engaged (clutch pedal up). *tt05/15/2000
1342310/01/1999609688Vehicles equipped with manual transmission may exhibit neutral gear rollover noise which occurs at idle with transmission in neutral and clutch engaged. *tt04/06/2000
BC067896102510/25/199650356Information on aode/4r7w transmission main control & case replacement. *tt04/24/1997

Consumer Complaints

Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
08/15/1999
 Transmission plastic funnel bearing snapped, causing the transmission to lock up manufacturer has been notified. *ak
101/15/1992
 Transmission does not provide compression braking in any gear, including reverse; vehicle freewheels as though it were in neutral; also, will not shift into any lower gear manually regardless of speed/gear position. *ak
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT
01/09/19961
 Motor in four wheel drive would not activate during inclimate weather. explain in more detail. tt
POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
11/06/19971
 Main shaft went through transmission causing extensive damage to transmission.
POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - PEDAL/LINKAGE
01/01/1994208/14/1992
 Clutch throw-out bearing/hydraulic sleeve/pressure plate failed.
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT
12/24/1996801/01/1992
 Universal joint: constant velocity failure; also engine valve cover/water pump leaks. *ak
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
02/01/199901/01/1993
 The problem with getting the truck to go into gear happens off and on. it is getting worse. ignition is to a point that i must jump start it. i am disable to the point of pushing the truck in order to start it.
12/01/199903/01/1996
 Transmission manual failed output shaft at 20 mph replaced internal gears gave out at 65 mph.//abs brakes became spongy & lock in rear pull to right in front .//headlights began blinking off &on after 15 minutes of driving.//transfer case split while in 2 wheel drive at 35 mph.//front suspension giving out can't align front end ,eratic steering & worn tires.//rear springs slipped out on left side axle slid forward to body.//heater began rattliing ,more as you turn fan up.
05/22/1998101/01/1992
 Manual transmission failed causing gear to stick.
11/06/1996107/01/1992
 Five speed manual transmission locked up due to bad seals where shifting rods go through, owner pulled over immediately and was informed that this is a common problem. mechanic said heat expansion causes them to leak only in motion. *ak *slc
 Purchased truck new the standard transmission is leaking fluid from clutch. please describe . *ak
 5-spd manual transmission failed losing power not responding to shifting of gears. please describe details. tt
12/23/19941
 Transmission jumped out of gear twice (other vehicle on 479214). *ak
POWER TRAIN - TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
12/01/199903/01/1996
 Transmission manual failed output shaft at 20 mph replaced internal gears gave out at 65 mph.//abs brakes became spongy & lock in rear pull to right in front .//headlights began blinking off &on after 15 minutes of driving.//transfer case split while in 2 wheel drive at 35 mph.//front suspension giving out can't align front end ,eratic steering & worn tires.//rear springs slipped out on left side axle slid forward to body.//heater began rattliing ,more as you turn fan up.

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