Bulletins

BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
POWER TRAIN
1217811/01/1998613234Information 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. *mjs06/19/2000
9711109723711/10/199753663Concerns with harsh engagements and harsh shifts with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) 628, p0741 and/or p1744. *yc03/30/1998
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
9915207/26/1999608431Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda. *tt01/05/2001
001501/10/2000612203Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *mjs06/06/2000
988804/27/1998601238Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart. *yc07/10/1998
9751103/03/199751945Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts. *jd07/17/1997
BC10120970201/02/199751184Verify the transaxle installed in the vehicle is the correct model and model year for the vehicle. *jd06/27/1997
9424711/01/199437759The forward clutch piston may crack on its outside diameter. *tw01/06/1995
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
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT
1481104/01/2001619293Information on additional parts required when replacing transfer case on vehicles equippped with ax4s transaxle. *tt05/23/2001
1261603/01/1999605338Information on transaxle service case replacement with oss (output shaft speed sensor) hole. *tt06/08/1999
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
9515707/01/199545937The torque converter identification codes have been revised as of 3/1/95. *sd04/25/1996
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT - SEAL
98267504/01/1998603573A 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. *yc02/25/1999
POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - PEDAL/LINKAGE
1255903/01/1999605294Concerns with reverse clutch that could become sheared or torn in extremely cold temperatures. *tt06/07/1999
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
980216983805/27/1998600591Transaxles use a new transmission fluid. *yc05/27/1998
BC067896102510/25/199650356Information on aode/4r7w transmission main control & case replacement. *tt04/24/1997

Consumer Complaints

Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
POWER TRAIN
07/15/20030
 Here is the list of problems i've had with this car. 1.purchased from bob mullen auto batavia ny milage: 58702 ,june 3rd 1999 2.returned car 10 days later , ac didn't work, dealer repired at his cost of $500. 3.jan 2000 repair exhaust system. my share of bill $514.00 4. 4/28/2000 monroe muffler, work on front end air suspension, $370 5. 7/28/2000 electric door locks failed, cost $152 for new switches 6. 9/15/2000 took car back to dealer abs wasn't working estimate to repair..$826, had dealer disarm abs 7. dgl engine light stays on. had to take car to lincoln dealer,,estimated cost to fix all the things discovered to be bad, $3480. told them i'd take my chances 8. 4/9/2001 took car again to monroe muffler for right air suspension replacement, cost $638.... 9. 4/23/2001 car returned to cole muffler mufflers rotted out already were replaced with new ones plus pipes. 10. 5/01/01 took car to air conditioning center said it had cracked housing repair would cost $575. made sure windows worked!!! 11. 7/16/2002 took car to transmission center for service. replaced switch for car would go into 2nd gear cost $121. still not working right. 12. 4/15/2003 oil pan started to leak, have had to weld busted seam $125 13. not sure but it shows signs of overheating problems, which may lead to head gasket failure and the car still only has about 80,000 miles!! the car is a continental but has been renamed town car because i don't dare take it out of town.. thanks for your interest in this matter. this car has got to be the reason for the nys lemon law
02/19/2001
 While driving at 30 mph speedometer will die, consumer still keeps same speed, but reading is zero.*ak
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
11/13/200372100111/01/2003
 1992 lincoln continental automatic transmission. wouldn't go in gear. turning it off and on it would go in gear until you starting going then nothing. *la
03/04/20001
 Transmission fluid leaked. yh
09/12/1997
 Seat belts: rear seat belts will not unlock. transmission: driving down street and transmission stopped working, dropped out of overdrive into drive or neutral, mostly neutral. *ak
09/06/1997
 Consumer was traveling 65 mph when the vehicle cut off without prior warning. consumer has contacted the dealer, transmission needs to be replaced. please provide further details. *ak
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT
01/21/19981
 Vehicle will not go into gear, dealer replaced the inner and outer shift shaft. *slc
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT
10/22/19961
 Outer cv boot replaced, transmission pan replaced due to leaking. *slc
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
10/22/19961
 Outer cv boot replaced, transmission pan replaced due to leaking. *slc
12/16/1997111/19/1991
 Transmission failure.

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