Bulletins

BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
POWER TRAIN
028204/29/2002637922Some vehicles built prior to 9/15/2001 may exhibit low line pressure readings while in drive, no 2nd gear, no 3rd gear, no engine braking in manual 1st and slipping shifts and / or delayed engagements. *tt12/09/2002
1588705/01/2002637755Some vehicles may exhibit a no 1-2 upshift, no 2-3 upshift, a no engine braking condition in manual 1 or diagnostic trouble code p0732 (gear 2 incorrect ratio) or p0733 (gear 3 incorrect ratio). *tt12/04/2002
1374501/01/2000612742Some vehicles may experience a condition of no 4 x 4 low range engagement or a stuck in 4 x 4 low range. *mjs06/12/2000
994303/08/1999604751Information regarding reprogramming powertrain control modules (pcms). *tt05/11/1999
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
98032001/01/1998607723Gear dtc's and extended/delayed/ no shift. *ak02/06/2001
9915207/26/1999608431Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda. *tt01/05/2001
9672603/25/1996613348When replacing an internal wiring harness on 4r44e/4r55e transmissions built before 11/30/95 with a new harness, the fluid pan must be replaced also. failure to change over or convert the fluid pan may result in a transmission fluid leak06/22/2000
001501/10/2000612203Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *mjs06/06/2000
735311/01/1999610785Some vehicles may exhibit a condition of no 4x4 low range engagement or a stuck in 4x4 low range, with no diagnostic trouble codes stored in the gem module. *tt05/15/2000
1341210/01/1999609668Some vehicles may exhibit a condition of no 4x4 low range engagement or a stuck in 4x4 low range, with no (dtc) diagnostic trouble code stored in the gem. *tt04/06/2000
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
BC012397020101/02/199751034Diagnosing four wheel drive electronic shift operation concerns on 95/96 model year ranger. *jd06/27/1997
BC074196101810/18/199650384For stalling concerns, reflash the pcm w/ 96 calibration (r11 level). *tt04/24/1997
95191209/01/199546468On transmissions built before 6/20/95 (fig 1) an extended shift and a higher engine rpm than expected and/or no shift condition, possibly along with a flashing 'o/d off' lamp and/or the diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) listed above, may occ04/25/1996
BC438095090609/01/199545767Availability of high altitude transmission. *tw04/25/1996
BC342395020102/01/199539138Vehicles may have flashing o/d off indicator light, check engine light on and/or improper transmission function. *tw03/17/1995
94241611/01/199437766New electronically controlled transmission for 1995 explorer and ranger. *tw01/06/1995
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
749411/01/1999610853All vehicles with electronic shift on the fly transfer cases will display contact plate pids opposite of what the 1999 or earlier workshop manual indicates when using ngs with 15.0 level or later software. *tt05/16/2000
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 - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT
1350511/01/1999614630All 4x4 vehicles with electronic shift onthe fly transfer cases will display contact plate pids opposite of the 1999 or earlier workshop manual indicates when using ngs with 15.0 level or later software. *tt11/29/2000
BC101319702001/02/199751195Four wheel dirve electronic shift operation. *jd06/27/1997
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH
0118109/17/2001625715Brake shift interlock.*jb11/30/2001
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER
96261212/16/199650997Transaxle - torque converter replacement guidelines and torque converter/transaxle cooling system cleaning procedures - service tip. *tw06/17/1997
9624911/18/199650908Torque converter - leak test procedure - 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
9916108/09/1999607653Experiencing 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. *tt10/04/1999
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
0213811/10/2003032210635998Low line pressure reading at wide open throttle (wot), slipping shifts and / or delayed engagements with possible diagnostic trouble codes p0732, p0733, p1762 set on vehicles built before 12/1/2001. *tt11/04/2002
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
BC230197050105/01/199752797New clutch slave cylinder with a redesigned lip seal. *tw09/12/1997
BC067896102510/25/199650356Information on aode/4r7w transmission main control & case replacement. *tt04/24/1997

Consumer Complaints

Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
POWER TRAIN
02/15/2012197625
 I have had a very bad experience with the suspension on my 1995 ranger. i was driving and had a passenger with me when the rear spring brackets gave out on me, dropping my rear end down and i almost lost control of the vehicle. after stopping the truck, i saw that both front and rear leaf spring brackets had sheared and was now in two piceces. the only bracket not destroyed was the passenger front. all the brackets were rusted out and gave way. i have owned other rangers and this was the first one that has done this to me. i had to replace the defective brackets and rear shackles. i feel that i should not have had to replace them. the metal was thin and of very low quality. i have been in the automotive field for over 40 years. there should be a recall and the defective units replaced, before someone is killed due to the failure while the vehicle is in motion at high freeway speeds. this is a dangerous condition and needs to be addressed. i feel that it falls within the same area as the sticking accellerator cable on the imports. looking forward to hearing any followups on this problem.
04/20/1999
 When starting vehicle chime stays on, interior lights as well as windshield wipers start. when taking fuse out to stop, speedometer will not work.*ak
1
 Speedometer sticks. nlm
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
02/26/2001106/30/1999
 Transmission locked up at 70mph, causing vehicle to vibrate uncontrollably and the vehicle to skid dangeroulsy. manufacturer will be notified. *ak
11/16/19965
 Transmission/overdrive acts like it's not shifting. would stall. overdrive light flashes. been to dealer 3 times. torque convertor put on. worked for a while. cylinder switch & wiring harness were also replaced. still has same problem. *ak
11/25/1995
 Transmission slipping; accelerator cable sticks, and pedal goes completely to the floor and will not release. cause of this is unknown. *ak
02/26/19966
 Transmission does not upshift/downshift properly. *sd
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
08/08/1996105/01/1995
 Transmission downshifts violently.
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH
 Cable that goes from the shifter to the transmission jammed between the frame, causing the muffler to burn though the cable. please give any further details. *ak
 Cable that goes from the shifter to the transmission jammed between the frame and muffler, causing the muffler to burn though the cable. please give any further details. *ak
02/12/19962
 Transmission would not upshift/downshift properly. *sd
POWER TRAIN - AXLE HUBS
12/02/1995309/01/1995
 The automatic locking hub assembly on the 95 model year ranger is defective in design. i have now replace this part 3 times at a total cost to me of $1000. the exact part in question is a plastic bushing in th hub that goes bad. ford will not sell this bushing alone, they require you to buy the entire hub assemebly. the four wheel drive will not function if this bushing is not in excellent condition. i am concerned for those of us in northern states that injuries and fatalities will occur because of this faulty part. *ak
POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
04/22/2005165000108/07/1995
 !) driving 1995 ford ranger on deserted stretch of road. attempted to shift gears. ) the clutch master cylinder came loose from its mounting bracket, disabling gear shifting. no wreck or other damage due to being alone on road. truck disabled in road. had to be towed to dealer shop. ) dealer not open next day ( saturday). i examined repair manual and found that cylinder twists into place and should be held in place by recesses in mounting bracket. i re-inserted cylinder into mount and clutch was restored. but cylinder would not stay in mounting recesses and appeared likely to come loose again. returned to dealer 5 days later. they tightened mount bracket (didn't seem loose to me), but cannot understand incident, say there is nothing they can do, and that it should not recur. cylinder still appears slightly unseated from mount. design appears marginal to me. 45 degree rotation of cylinder detaches it from mount. the recesses to retain cylinder in position are very shallow. it is already partly rotated due to connectors' strain. i would not be surprised to find this situation in other trucks. entire clutch system, including master cylinder, was replaced less than 4 months ago. *ak
106/02/2000
 The clutch grabs. nlm
1
 The clutch slave cylinder failed. nlm
08/10/1998
 Clutch assembly went bad. the dealer has been notified. *ak
04/25/19955
 Clutch cylinder /slave assembly failure. *ak
POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - PEDAL/LINKAGE
01/11/19961
 Throw out bearing failure. *aw
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT
106/02/2000
 The entire rear driveshaft is loose. nlm
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
10/01/2001999910/01/2001
 When shifting gears, the engine revs up to very high rpms...holds for a few (5) seconds and then drops down to idle at approx. 1600 rpms. seems to happen most frequently after truck has been driven a while. have taken to two mechanics but to no avail. *la
212/01/1995
 When i shift from 2nd-3rd-4th, no matter what gear i put it in, the motor reves really high. almost like it has to be shifted again. we had it back to the dealer once before. they said they fixed the problem. it started acting up again 2 months later. when we took the vehicle to the dealer it wasn't doing it at the time. it seems like it only does it after you drive the vehicle awhile. if at all possible, can you please let us know if other people have the same problem. and how do we go about having them fix the vehicle and pin point the problem i'am having with it. thank you for your help.
11/15/19952
 Throttle controls are faulty. when trying to decellerate, the engine sometimes defaults to an idle in the 1200 to 1600 rpm range, and won't decellerate to less than 40 mph unless pressing the brakes or shifting into neutral. when taking foot off accelerator and the controls default to an idle in the 1400-1500 rpm range and vehicle accelerates. had several near-misses. *ak
05/28/1996408/29/1995
 Transmission noise 4 times.
05/12/19961
 Man-tran:parked truck, left in 1st gear, parking brake not on, got out, vehicle rolled backward, hit tree/fence, transmission slipped out of 1st gear. *ak

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