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 | |
| 12967 | 11/01/1998 | 613037 | Vehicles may exhibit speedometer pointer waver. *mjs | 06/16/2000 | |
| 985027 | 11/01/1998 | 613061 | Vehicles may experience speedometer pointer waver. *tt | 06/16/2000 | |
| 97111097237 | 11/10/1997 | 53663 | Concerns with harsh engagements and harsh shifts with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) 628, p0741 and/or p1744. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| 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 | |
| 94247 | 11/01/1994 | 37759 | The forward clutch piston may crack on its outside diameter. *tw | 01/06/1995 | |
| 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 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT | |||||
| 14811 | 04/01/2001 | 619293 | Information on additional parts required when replacing transfer case on vehicles equippped with ax4s transaxle. *tt | 05/23/2001 | |
| 12616 | 03/01/1999 | 605338 | Information on transaxle service case replacement with oss (output shaft speed sensor) hole. *tt | 06/08/1999 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH | |||||
| 01181 | 09/17/2001 | 625715 | Brake shift interlock.*jb | 11/30/2001 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |||
| 01/01/2003 | 1 | ||
| Consumer is against ford motor company. the consumer stated ford makes faulty cars and his car is one of them. the consumers vehicle did not get good gas mileage. the vehicle had constant engine and transmission failure. the seat was broken, the tire blew out, the vehicle stalled. *jb nar 1/22/2003 | |||
| 10/15/2003 | 80000 | ||
| Head gasket/ transmission failure | |||
| 10/30/1998 | |||
| Speedometer/odometer does not operate. the dealer moved and is not aware of the problem, problem still exists. *ak | |||
| 08/01/1992 | |||
| Mechanically driven speedometer shows incorrect speed at all speeds. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Front planetary and gear train failed, causing sudden acceleration. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 05/23/2003 | 91986 | 1 | |
| Ford taurus axod-e transmission failed in the middle of an intersection with whole family in the car. it took almost 2 hours to finally have the car safely moved out of harms way. *ak | |||
| 12/01/2001 | 1 | 10/01/2096 | |
| Forward clutch piston failed, causing transmission to slip, downshift in bang. *ak | |||
| 06/30/2000 | 2 | 02/01/2000 | |
| After $1200 dollars in replacement of sensors, $1500 in rebuilding the engine because of defective temperature mechanisms, and putting on new part after part which the dealership and mechanics keep telling me will fix the problem, my car still stalls, looses power and goes into spasms from one gear to another. i would like to know what is wrong with this car, what investigation you are taking to solve the problem of consumers getting soaked.*ak | |||
| 08/03/2001 | 06/01/1996 | ||
| Mechanic stated many taurus transmission need replacement (confirmed by other mechanics) . ford upgraded the replacemnt parts because origanals were of poor quality. can you confirm this.*ak | |||
| 08/13/1996 | 1 | ||
| While driving the transmission failed, consumer no longer owns vehicle.nlm | |||
| 09/09/2000 | 1 | 04/01/2000 | |
| Found out same problems from other consumers with in the same mileage on these vehicles also i just bought my daughter a 95 escort with some of the sme problems but lower miles. no safety defect listed. *ak | |||
| 07/04/2001 | 1 | 09/01/1993 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 07/14/1993 | 2 | ||
| 1st time an $8 front seal, on transmission went out at 58,511 miles,and cost a total of $418.47 plus charges for a rental car for 3 days. we were 245 miles from home. 2nd time transmission went out at 95,509 miles. we were able to get back home. repair was $1272.63. it was repaired with upgraded parts. failed again at 108,400 miles. repaired under warranty. present mileage 131,930. so far ok.*ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Would be driving vehicle when transmission would slip out of gear when going over 65mph. vehicle would also jerk and stall out. took to mechanic, and a broken tie rod was found.*ak consumer states that for the last 6 months while driving from 30-65 mph, the transmission slips out of gear. *slc | |||
| 03/12/2001 | 0 | ||
| While driving on high way over 40 mph transmission will loose speed down to 10 mph. consumer could be rear ended by another vehicle.*ak | |||
| 04/01/1998 | 1 | 08/01/1994 | |
| Transmission failed at 95974 miles. *ak transmission was replaced, but the problem still exists. *yh | |||
| 12/01/2000 | 1 | ||
| The first transmission went in 1999 and was replaced for $2500. in dec 2000 the head gasket went and it destroyed my new tranny also so i needed to get them both fixed. it also destroyed my radiator which i also just replaced. in two years time i have put close to $6000 into this car. i contacted ford and they told me to write to you. i believe the head destroyed alot of my parts and that it should not have blown at 94000 miles. i also know other fords were known for this and ford covered it. i feel ford should reimburse me for a least half of the $6000 i spent in the past year. thank you. *ak | |||
| 04/21/1998 | 1 | 12/01/1992 | |
| Very dissatisfied with my car, never buy another ford, always a problem, can't depend on it for any length of time, now has 3 sparks plugs frozen in it because of it blowing a head gasket and i didn't know this until tune up time, just disgusted with the whole ordeal. *ak | |||
| 10/01/2000 | 2 | 06/01/2000 | |
| I'm out the cost of buying this car and the repairs i've made--cannot invest any more $. no safety defect listed in summary. *ak | |||
| 08/08/2000 | 1 | 07/01/1999 | |
| Was told that this is a common problem with 92-95 3.8 drivetrains on taurus's sables's and windstar's | |||
| 06/06/2000 | 1 | 07/21/1997 | |
| Engine head gaskets blew out, causing coolant to leak onto the engine. dealer has been notified. *ak brake system totally rebuilt at 52,453, motor mounts and transmission mounts replaced at 35,771, transmission rebuilt at 62,188 miles. *yh | |||
| 2 | |||
| Transmission failed. yh | |||
| 03/11/2000 | 4 | 05/01/1998 | |
| Consumer was driving on the highway and without any indication transmission just went out. consumer was pushing the gas pedal, and the motor would make noise. but the gears were stuck. *ak | |||
| 12/24/1998 | 2 | 01/01/1994 | |
| Transmission failure two times within a 14 month period cost was $1280.00 first rebuild and $840 second | |||
| 09/01/1999 | 3 | 11/01/1992 | |
| Transmission slips between first and 2nd gear. the transmission has been rebuilt twice, once at 36,000 and again at approx. 50,000. i am looking for help to get ford to repair this defect. can you help me? | |||
| 12/03/1994 | 04/01/1992 | ||
| No summary | |||
| 08/07/1999 | 03/01/1992 | ||
| Total transmission replacement at 33,750 miles is ludicrious due to manufacturers defect (aluminum clutch piston) | |||
| When accelerating the engine skips and jerks forward as if the transmission is slipping. dealer has not seen vehicle. *ak | |||
| 06/28/1999 | 4 | 07/01/1995 | |
| Front motor mounts have failed 4 times. symptom is poor response to acceleration and transmision not shifting properly. *ak | |||
| 04/10/1999 | 2 | ||
| While driving approximately 25mph in slow traffic transmission failed. vehicle taken to mechanic & informed consumer that planetary gear had burned out. fluid would not flow through small holes. had to rebuilt transmission with new parts kit. this is the 2nd occurrence with transmission. *ak | |||
| Consumer had to put vehicle in neutral first and then put vehicle in drive. the dealer not notified. *ak | |||
| 11/30/1998 | 1 | 01/01/1998 | |
| Transmission failed causing gears to shift abruptly. | |||
| 04/01/1996 | |||
| While driving and when brakes were applied the entire front end would start shaking due to clutch plate had broken in the transmission. dealer contacted and cannot remedy the problem. problem still exists. provide further information. *ak | |||
| 02/15/1993 | |||
| Transmission skipping while drivin./ also, vehicle would thump into gear whenever vehicle came to a stop. dealer informed consumer of replacing engine head gasket. *ak | |||
| 07/01/1997 | 1 | 03/01/1996 | |
| No summary included on this vehicle. | |||
| 06/28/1996 | 1 | 05/01/1993 | |
| I did highway driving for 3 hours. i went to exit, slowed down, the car's engine jumped as i drove down the exit ramp. at the end of the ramp, the car continued to sputter and finally the transmission gave. the car acted like it was in neutral. *ak | |||
| 12/22/1998 | 10/19/1998 | ||
| Transmission failure. | |||
| 1 | 05/01/1992 | ||
| Transmission failed. | |||
| 02/01/1998 | 1 | ||
| Transmisson failed. | |||
| 07/15/1998 | 3 | ||
| Pulling away from stop sign when transmission stayed in low gear. took to dealer & diagnostic machine did not find anything. it happened again a 2nd time. also had shifting problem. vehicle was at dealer prior to shifting problem occurring. *ak | |||
| 08/01/1998 | 02/15/1997 | ||
| Transmission failed. | |||
| 1 | 11/01/1995 | ||
| Transmission replaced under recall however the new transmission failed as well. | |||
| 07/16/1998 | 11/01/1991 | ||
| Transmission failure. | |||
| 06/14/1998 | 1 | 11/20/1996 | |
| The planetary gears in transmission have failed. ford has manufactured a new gear to replace old one. | |||
| 05/05/1998 | 1 | 12/01/1998 | |
| Transmission failure. | |||
| 02/01/1998 | 3 | 09/15/1997 | |
| Transmission malfunctioned. driver experiences a very difficult time putting vehicle in reverse. in addition, body mounts of the rear sub-frame detached due to corrosion prior to recall (93v-106). | |||
| 09/01/1996 | 4 | 11/01/1993 | |
| Automatic transmission failure. also replaced tied rod/engine valve over and cracked serpentine belt. *ak | |||
| 03/12/1997 | 1 | 02/01/1994 | |
| Transmission failed. | |||
| 3 | |||
| While driving engine mounts broke causing other safety hazzards to occur, such as a broken cv boots. also transmission slips while driving.problem has occurred three times even after being repaired.cause possible design flaw. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Transmission failed. | |||
| 03/21/1992 | 1 | 01/01/1992 | |
| The transmission failed. | |||
| 1 | |||
| Transmission failed. | |||
| 02/13/1997 | 01/20/1994 | ||
| Premature transmission failure. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1997 | 04/21/1992 | ||
| Engine motor mounts/transmission/cv joint/air conditioner compressor failed. *ak | |||
| 06/14/1997 | 1 | 04/21/1992 | |
| Transmission failed. | |||
| 10/29/1996 | 2 | 01/01/1992 | |
| Owner has automatic transmisson, while driving vehicle at slow speeds, transmission locks up and vehicle jerks, owner notes that enigine dies out as a result of this. *ak | |||
| 04/20/1996 | 2 | 06/01/1994 | |
| Transmission failed. | |||
| 11/15/1996 | 1 | 01/12/1992 | |
| Transmission failure. *ak | |||
| 08/04/1996 | 1 | ||
| Transmission failed. | |||
| 07/01/1996 | 1 | 11/01/1995 | |
| Transmission failure. *sd | |||
| 3 | 02/01/1994 | ||
| While driving in drive, the vehicle stalls at any speed. *ak transmission slipping and needs replaced. *slc | |||
| Anytime you accelerate, the transmission slips. please describe . *ak | |||
| 06/08/1996 | 1 | ||
| When proceeding from a stop, vehicle shuddered and clunked and would not move forward or reverse. *ak | |||
| 03/08/1996 | |||
| Transmission; failure of the transmission while driving, the vehicle transmission went out. *ak | |||
| 10/23/1995 | |||
| Poor performance of the transmission have to replace the transmission. tt | |||
| 07/28/1995 | 8 | ||
| Transmission fails to shift into overdrive while on an incline. *ak | |||
| Auto popped out of gear while consumer was checking it and ran her over. tt | |||
| Purchase car used the gear assembly shattered . tt | |||
| Automatic transmission; when engaged on slight encline, transimission pops out of gear. please describe details. *ak | |||
| 06/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Transmission failed completely and needed to be replaced. kt | |||
| 06/18/1995 | |||
| The automatic transmission went out completely while driving. please describe. tt | |||
| The overdrive transmission at 30,000 miles been having problem but need transmission replaced. *ak | |||
| 07/08/1995 | 1 | ||
| The transmission has failed after 72,000 miles . *ak | |||
| 06/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Replaced automatic transmission. *ak | |||
| 11/29/1994 | |||
| Noise in vehicle uncertain if its the steering or transmission. tt | |||
| 02/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Auto-transmission w/planatary system failed completely. no adjustments, only new transmission could resolve problem. tt | |||
| 01/24/1995 | 1 | ||
| Transmission failed. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | |||
| 01/07/1997 | |||
| With the steering wheel in the free position the gear shift would not disengage from the park position unless you wiggle key a bit first. also the cruise control did not disengage when hitting the brakes the first time. vehicle not taken to dealership. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH | |||
| 06/04/2002 | 1 | 08/24/2001 | |
| Vehicle jumped out of reverse and suddenly accelerated, and ran into a brick wall, vehicle still accelerated when started. dealer and manufacturer were not notified at this time. *ak the air bag failed to deploy, consumer was informed by a mechanic that the transmission was the cause of the problem, however the mechanic shop is refusing to look at the vehicle.*yh | |||
| Three year old child shifted vehicle into neutral without pressing the brakes, causing vehicle to roll into a tree. *ak | |||
| 06/01/1995 | 2 | ||
| Replaced safety interlock switch. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER | |||
| 07/10/1995 | 1 | ||
| Replaced torque converter. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 12/02/1997 | 2 | 03/14/1992 | |
| Transaxle failed twice. *ak | |||
| 12/27/1996 | 5 | 05/01/1994 | |
| Axle shaft failed. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT | |||
| 07/05/2001 | 1 | 03/01/1992 | |
| After starting from a stop engine started making noises at low speeds. i took the car to my mechanic and he told me the engine was no good, that bearings were gone . i needed a new or rebuilt engine and that this was common on the 3.8l engine. this engine only had 46,404 original miles on it. i contacted ford and they said there was nothing they would do. *ak | |||
| When brakes are applied would make grinding noises, like metal against metal. rotors were very bad. had deep grooves in them. cords were coming completely through & out of tires. also, ball bears are wearing out. | |||
| 10/30/1994 | 0 | ||
| Front wheel bearings replaced twice due to thumping/grinding noise when braking. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT - SEAL | |||
| 07/21/1999 | 1 | 09/12/1992 | |
| Front cover seal failed. yh | |||
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||
| 06/09/1993 | 9 | ||
| Clutch failed, preventing vehicle from changing gears. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT | |||
| 05/14/1999 | |||
| While in a parking lot motor mount bolts fell out. had to shift into drive & engine would jump up & damage the rod. also, heater & radiator hoses were damaged, as well as also cv boot & accelerator link were bent. had problems before this with motor mounts. will be taking vehicle to dealer. *ak | |||
| 03/30/1998 | 1 | ||
| Cb boot failed. | |||
| 11/01/1995 | 1 | 02/01/1994 | |
| Cv boot/joint failed. | |||
| 3 | |||
| While driving engine mounts broke causing other safety hazzards to occur, such as a broken cv boots. also transmission slips while driving.problem has occurred three times even after being repaired.cause possible design flaw. *ak | |||
| 01/30/1997 | 1 | 02/27/1992 | |
| Left front cv boot failed. | |||
| 06/20/1996 | 1 | ||
| Both constant velocity joints were busted. | |||
| 01/01/1997 | 04/21/1992 | ||
| Engine motor mounts/transmission/cv joint/air conditioner compressor failed. *ak | |||
| 04/28/1994 | 1 | 03/01/1992 | |
| Left front c v boot replaced. | |||
| 11/01/1994 | 2 | 11/01/1994 | |
| Cv joints failed 2 times. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | |||
| 10/04/1997 | 1 | 04/01/1992 | |
| The planetary gear failed, causing fluid to leak. | |||
| 04/28/1997 | 1 | ||
| Planetary assembly for automatic transmission shattered. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT | |||
| 08/21/1998 | 1 | 03/01/1995 | |
| Transaxle will not engage after coming to a stop. l/f brake pad stays partially engaged resulting in premature wearing of said pad; luckily, i was coming to a slow stop when it gave out completely. this problem was not analyzed until my second front brake job within 25 0r so months. with wipers in use, activating the turn signal in either direction causes the wipers to stop.this tends to bring on a slight sense of panic during a heavy rain. lights go off without warning. this switch has been replaced twice at my expenseas have all other before mentioned problems except the wiper issue. i have been unemployed for 4 months and can't afford fixing this inconvenience. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 1 | |||
| The transmission failed while driving. nlm | |||
| 1 | |||
| Transmission failed prematurely. nlm | |||
| 08/21/1996 | 1 | ||
| Transmission failed causing the vehicle to not move. | |||
| Transmission failure. transmission was opened to determine problem and was found to be a total mash. | |||
| 09/12/1998 | 1 | 07/01/1994 | |
| Transmission failure because it cannot be lubricated. | |||
| 06/16/1998 | 1 | 06/08/1992 | |
| Premature failures of the ford taurus axod transmission appears to be a serious problem with cars manufactured in 1992 or before. the transmission clearly has a reliability problem that forces many owners, including myself, to replace the transmission when the car has only 50-60 thousand miles on it. i belive nhtsa should investigate this matter not only as a safety problem, but also to force ford to extend the warranty and cover at least the partial cost of the repair. | |||
| 05/06/1997 | 1 | 02/27/1992 | |
| Transmission failed. | |||
| 03/18/1997 | |||
| While driving vehicle on freeway with computer traffic slowing down at 15 mph the transmission went out. vehicle had to be towed. vehicle is being repaired. *ak | |||