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 | |
| 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 | |
| BC9683961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50542 | Procedure for updating the calibration from r-11 to r-12 for stalling on decel & misfire codes on 3.0l vehicles. *tt | 05/27/1997 | |
| BC0270950103 | 01/01/1995 | 37891 | Some axod chain covers were overdrilled in the overdrive servo apply circuit, causing the overdrive band to be applied at all times. *tw | 02/08/1995 | |
| 94247 | 11/01/1994 | 37759 | The forward clutch piston may crack on its outside diameter. *tw | 01/06/1995 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER | |||||
| 962612 | 12/16/1996 | 50997 | Transaxle - torque converter replacement guidelines and torque converter/transaxle cooling system cleaning procedures - service tip. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| 96249 | 11/18/1996 | 50908 | Torque converter - leak test procedure - service tip. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| 95157 | 07/01/1995 | 45937 | The torque converter identification codes have been revised as of 3/1/95. *sd | 04/25/1996 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT - SEAL | |||||
| 982675 | 04/01/1998 | 603573 | A revised forward clutch inner seal for the axod, axode, ax4s & ax4n transaxle is available with improved sealing and reduced chance of the seal rolling during installation. *yc | 02/25/1999 | |
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - PEDAL/LINKAGE | |||||
| BC7235961101 | 11/01/1996 | 50849 | Vehicle may exhibit a chatter when releasing the clutch in reverse gear. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 9802169838 | 05/27/1998 | 600591 | Transaxles use a new transmission fluid. *yc | 05/27/1998 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 02/04/1997 | 1 | 03/18/1996 | |
| Odometer fraud. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 05/18/2002 | 1 | ||
| Problems with transmission. nar 07/02/2003. *mr the consumer found that ford motor company intentionally sold defective vehicles to customers. the defect is the transmission, according to the bulletin #94-24-7 they knew that defects existed in the following vehicles 1986-95 ford taurus, 1993-95 taurus sho, 1986-95 mercury sable, 1988-94 continental and 1995 windstar light truck. the consumer has written to ford explaining what was found and to date nothing has been done. please investigate statements contained. *cb *jb | |||
| 12/01/1996 | 1 | 12/01/1985 | |
| No summary | |||
| 07/12/1998 | 1 | ||
| Transmission gears would stick. the motor would lift in the air. would hear loud noises whenever turning steering wheel. took to repair shop & was informed motor mounts were bad & were about to fall off. they would need replacing. also informed the stabilizer sway bar was going bad. *ak | |||
| 03/12/1998 | |||
| Transmission has been rebuilt, and without prior warning vehicle is cutting off/stalling and vibrating. vehicle won't go over 20 mph and there is a kicking sound coming from the vehicle. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1997 | |||
| Vehicle has no second gear, and slips and jerks into first gear alot. dealer has been contacted. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1990 | 2 | 04/01/1986 | |
| Transmission failure. | |||
| 05/26/1997 | 2 | ||
| Automatic transmission failure. *ak | |||
| 02/04/1997 | 1 | 03/18/1996 | |
| Transmission burnt. | |||
| 1 | 03/18/1996 | ||
| Transmission failure. | |||
| 10/22/1996 | 4 | ||
| Transmission failed. | |||
| 08/22/1995 | |||
| Vehicle jumps out of gear and sometimes gears make a thumping sound changing. tt | |||
| 04/25/1993 | |||
| Auto tran: while driving transmission jumps from drive to 1st or 2nd, or die completely; no warning; nearly caused rearend accident. tt | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT | |||
| 01/27/1996 | 7 | ||
| Transmission shifting cable failed. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH | |||
| 04/13/1995 | |||
| Keys will come out of ignition while vehicle is running. tt | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 10/21/1996 | 1 | 11/01/1986 | |
| Steering axle cracked. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT | |||
| 02/04/1997 | 1 | 03/18/1996 | |
| Cv boot torn. | |||
| 07/26/1996 | 1 | ||
| Cv joints defective. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 01/01/1991 | 2 | 04/01/1986 | |
| Complete transmission failures. in both cases, a rebuilt transmission was used as a replacement. | |||
| 05/26/1997 | 2 | 01/01/1994 | |
| Transmission failure. would like information on any existing bulletin regarding ford transmission. | |||
| 02/24/1987 | 1 | ||
| Transmission failure. | |||
| 07/26/1996 | 1 | ||
| Transmission burnt. | |||