Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 98112 | 01/19/1998 | 605573 | Subject regarding a new service center support that uses a thrust bearing (#3 and #4) in place of thrust washers has been released. *tt | 07/12/1999 | |
| 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 | |
| BC1350950906 | 09/01/1995 | 45756 | High altitude transmission available. *tw | 04/25/1996 | |
| 951711 | 08/01/1995 | 45968 | Transmission-a4ld-harsh 1-2 upshift-vehicles equipped with 4.0l engine.*sd | 04/25/1996 | |
| 95129 | 06/01/1995 | 45094 | Transmission-a4ld-harsh 1-2 upshift-vehicles equipped with 4.0l engine. *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 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER | |||||
| 96249 | 11/18/1996 | 50908 | Torque converter - leak test procedure - service tip. *tw | 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 | |
| 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 - DRIVELINE | |||||
| 6603 | 07/01/1999 | 610704 | Some 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. *tt | 05/11/2000 | |
| 99161 | 08/09/1999 | 607653 | Experiencing an audible pinging or creaking (not a clunking noise) heard from the driveline when engine torque is initially applied to the driveline such as when shifting from park to drive or reverse, between drive and reverse. *tt | 10/04/1999 | |
| 971110972312 | 11/10/1997 | 53668 | Concerns 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. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| 962417 | 11/18/1996 | 50915 | Noise - pinging or creaking from driveline when vehicle is put into gear. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 7366 | 11/01/1999 | 610793 | Some 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). *tt | 05/15/2000 | |
| 13423 | 10/01/1999 | 609688 | Vehicles equipped with manual transmission may exhibit neutral gear rollover noise which occurs at idle with transmission in neutral and clutch engaged. *tt | 04/06/2000 | |
| 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 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 06/01/1993 | |||
| Transmission thumps from dead stop to acceleration. problem has occurred from approach 20,000 miles, dealer installed new driveshaft, problem resumed at approach 40,000 (just after warranty expired). problem goes away for a day or two after trans.fluid is changed. vehicle currently has 120,000 miles. many transmission shops consulted, no suqqestions. | |||
| 07/31/1997 | |||
| Transmission failed. | |||
| 10/12/1995 | 1 | 09/08/1994 | |
| The truck slips from park into drive and it rolls by itself.tt when vehicle is parked and emergency brake is on, vehicle will roll by itself.*jb | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES | |||
| 09/09/2000 | 1 | ||
| While driving vehicle on the highway at 65 mph transmission failed and driver was unable to control the vehicle. the vehicle spun out of control and the driver and vehicle ended up in the ditch. fortunately, there were no other cars nearby and the driver was not injured. the vehicle was towed to kirk ford sales inc. who stated that the transmission failure was caused because all of the oil leaked out of the transmission and that ford ranger pickups for particular years had that problem because the transmission plugs were made of plastic and either leaked or fell out. driver had no indication prior to accident that transmission was leaking and never saw any leakage of transmission fluid when the vehicle was parked. the vehicle was operating normally before the accident. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 04/22/1997 | |||
| While driving about (35) mph the front axle broke, causing the driver's side wheel to break lose., driver lost control of vehicle and landed in a pond. vehicle will be looked at by manufacturer's representative. *ak | |||
| 04/15/1996 | |||
| While driving the rear axle at the connection point to the left rear wheel snapped in half and wheel fell off, causing truck to roll over 2 times. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||
| 12/29/1997 | 1 | ||
| Clutch and transmission failed causing the vehicle to stop while driving. | |||
| 1 | 05/05/1993 | ||
| Clutch burnt. | |||
| 01/29/1996 | |||
| Manual transmission clutch will stick while trying to engage gears. tt | |||
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - PEDAL/LINKAGE | |||
| 1 | 08/22/1996 | ||
| Shifter knob breaks off while shifting transmission. | |||
| 01/05/1995 | |||
| Replace clutch plate cylinder, due to an acceleration problem. tt | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 06/01/1999 | 1 | 03/01/1993 | |
| Transmission kept leaking fluid...could not find source...finally failed...ford dealer said it could not be repaired and they would have to replace it...several ford ranger sites on internet address the problem with the ranger (aka mazda) manual transmission...there are three rubber plugs in the top which deterioate, causing leakage...it gives a part number (metal plugs) to replace them...ford dealer denied any knowledge of the problem.. | |||
| 12/29/1997 | 1 | ||
| Clutch and transmission failed causing the vehicle to stop while driving. | |||
| 05/01/1997 | 7 | 02/04/1997 | |
| The transmission jumps out of the brake gear. | |||
| 06/05/1997 | 02/03/1993 | ||
| Maual transmission failed; bearings burned out/plugs fell out and leaks fluid. *ak | |||
| 10/12/1995 | 1 | 09/08/1994 | |
| The truck slips from park into drive and it rolls by itself.tt when vehicle is parked and emergency brake is on, vehicle will roll by itself.*jb | |||
| 04/15/1995 | |||
| Standard transmission failure. tt | |||