Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||||
| 12178 | 11/01/1998 | 613234 | Information regarding tsb 98-5a-12 (transaxle/transmission/transfer case-vehicles towed behind recreational vehicles-recommended guidelines) does not list towing information for certain model vehicles. *mjs | 06/19/2000 | |
| 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 | |
| BC101209702 | 01/02/1997 | 51184 | Verify the transaxle installed in the vehicle is the correct model and model year for the vehicle. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| 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 | |||||
| 12559 | 03/01/1999 | 605294 | Concerns with reverse clutch that could become sheared or torn in extremely cold temperatures. *tt | 06/07/1999 | |
| 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 | |||
| 10/15/2000 | 100000 | ||
| When the paint began to peel, i chose not to repaint the vehicle due to cost. when the transmission failed, i chose not to repair it due to the cost to repair. when the cruise control stopped working, i chose not to repair due to the cost to repair. if i get the transmission fixed, i intend to have the airbag fixed as well. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 01/01/2002 | 136000 | 1 | 01/23/1993 |
| I have a 1990 taurus lx wagon that has one of the faulty axod transmissions. last year this transmission failed, and i refused to repair it. after resent research,it appears many people have had problems with this and only a few have received any restitution from ford (1993-95 tuarus/sable owners). *la | |||
| 06/04/2002 | |||
| While driving down the hghway transmission exploded causing a fire. manufacturer was notified, but offered no solution.*ak | |||
| 05/04/2001 | 2 | 04/01/2000 | |
| We replaced the transmission in august of 2000 and now we are having to replace it again ford takes no responsibility and denies there being a problem. *ak | |||
| 03/06/2000 | 1 | ||
| Transmission can't take hills, transmission has to bare down going up hill, and transmission fluid leaks around main seal. this will bleed transmission dry. consumer had it towed to a transmission company, and had it rebuilt at owner's expense. then 6 months later, tranmission fluid is leaking out again.*ak consumer states there is a loss of heat and air conditioner. windhshield wipers work poorly. driver seatbelt is defective. engine light comes on. *slc | |||
| 11/08/1999 | 1 | 03/20/1990 | |
| The vehicle has experienced problems with the transmission, the transmission has been replaced twice and the transmission mount and shifter were both replaced. *slc | |||
| 4 | |||
| The transmission has been replaced 4 times, once within a year and three times within 6 months. *cj | |||
| Transmission has been replaced 5 times within a 1 year period. transmission has burned out each time. when stopping the vehicle jerks & cuts off. consumer believed that transmission was defective. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Transmission failed. yh | |||
| 2 | |||
| Was driving vehicle & started to make right turn, vehicle would shake. also made clicking noise. husband checked under vehicle & noticed transmission mounts were broken. would need to have them replaced. at dealership, mechanic indecated struts were gone &also needed to be replaced.*ak | |||
| 11/10/1999 | 1 | 03/01/1996 | |
| The transmission has extended shifts ever since i purchased the vehicle. it recently began downshifting hard, and upshifts very quickly, sometimes roughly under moderate acceleration. the motor mounts have been replaced twice since purchase in 1996.*ak | |||
| 05/01/1990 | |||
| When you put transmission in reverse 2 out of 4 times the vehicle will start to shake as if the brakes were on and you are tring to give it gas and then the vehicle shoots backwards. *ak | |||
| 05/09/1998 | 1 | ||
| Automatic transmission failed. nlm | |||
| After coming to a light at an incline transmission malfunctioned and allowed the car to start to roll backwards instead of gas being applied and going forward. vehicle needs new transmission. *ak | |||
| Gears will not shift on the vehicle because the transmission cable has deteriorated. dealer said parts were no longer manufactured. *ak | |||
| 12/09/1998 | 09/17/1996 | ||
| While having the transmission repaired at a private shop, it was discovered that engine mounts were corroded. the dealer has not been notified. *ak *ml | |||
| 01/01/1997 | 2 | ||
| Transmission failure. | |||
| 03/11/1997 | |||
| While driving at 65 mph the transmission went out without prior warning, and the steering wheel locked up, causing the consumer to lose a little steering. brought vehicle to repair shop to have the transmission repaired. dealer put the vehicle up on the computer, and still can't determine the problem that has returned. *ak | |||
| 11/06/1997 | |||
| While driving about 55mph, the transmission suddenly locked up. could not change from drive to neutral or park. had vehicle towed to dealer, and was informed the transmission was shot and could not be repaired. *ak | |||
| 11/06/1997 | 1 | ||
| While driving about 55mph, the transmission suddenly locked up. could not change from drive to neutralor park. had vehicle towed to dealer & was informed the transmission was shot & could not be repaired. *ak | |||
| 1 | 08/01/1995 | ||
| Loud clunk when accelerating or shifting from reverse to drive. | |||
| 02/28/1997 | 05/04/1991 | ||
| While driving vehicle on the highway at 45mph vehicle accelerated to 60mph for no reason. dealer is unable to locate problem, owner is concerned for his safety. also, replaced transmission. *ak | |||
| 03/04/1995 | 1 | 07/10/1990 | |
| Transmission rebuilt. | |||
| 03/14/1994 | 3 | 04/15/1993 | |
| Transmission has beeen replaced 3 times, roll pin keeps breaking, dealer can't figure out why this is happening. *ak | |||
| 10/16/1996 | 1 | 12/01/1989 | |
| Transmission failed. | |||
| 06/25/1996 | 1 | ||
| Transmission failure. *ak | |||
| 06/01/1992 | 1 | ||
| Transmission leaks. *dh | |||
| 08/24/1995 | 4 | ||
| Transmission failed, causing loss of power. *sd | |||
| 02/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Transmission rebuilt. *dsh | |||
| 12/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Rpm's race and would increase until transmission slammed into 2nd gear. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES | |||
| 04/28/1999 | 1 | 04/01/1999 | |
| Transmission leakage. mjs | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | |||
| 06/05/1995 | 1 | ||
| 2nd gear malfunctioned. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT | |||
| 10/11/2000 | 1 | 03/20/1990 | |
| The steering column shifter was replaced and the rack and pinion on the steering was replaced. *slc | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 09/24/1999 | 1 | 03/20/1990 | |
| The left front axle bearing failed. *slc | |||
| Owner states that while driving vehicle at 15 mph the bolts that hold transaxle and engine mounts broke, causing total steering loss. owner is very concerned for safety. *ak | |||
| 12/27/1995 | 2 | ||
| The rear subframe mounts failed, dealer supposedly made repairs in 4/94 but the problem reocurred on 12/95. tt recall repair 93v106 was completed regarding replacement of the bolt and installation of a plate holding the subframe together, however the part that failed were the nuts that these bolts screwed into, the nuts failed causing loss of steering control. *slc | |||
| 09/04/1995 | 4 | ||
| Replaced transaxle four times. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT | |||
| 1 | 09/01/1990 | ||
| Grinding noise due to torn cv boots, also cv axle cracked and cv boots replaced. | |||
| 03/28/1995 | 2 | 07/10/1990 | |
| Right cv boot replaced twice. | |||
| 02/12/1996 | 2 | ||
| Replaced left/right outer cv boots. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer states had to replace transmission. consumer is aware of service bulletin regarding problem with an aluminum piston which tends to crack and needs to be replaced with a steel piston. vehicle is not under extended warranty. *tt | |||
| Consumer owns 2 ford taurus vehicles, a 1990 and a 1994, both transmissions have failed. *et | |||
| 02/01/1996 | 1 | ||
| Transmission failed. | |||
| 07/26/1996 | 1 | ||
| Manual transmission failure. | |||
| 07/26/1996 | 1 | ||
| Transmission failure. *ak | |||
| 05/06/1996 | |||
| Driving up north 395, suddenly vehicle gave a jerk or kick, vehicle would not shift back into gear, vehicle just stopped, would not start up again, *ak | |||