Bulletins

BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
POWER TRAIN
1735808/01/20041796310008183Groan/buzz/vibration when the gear selector is in park with the vehicle parked on an incline. *tt this bulletin updates previous bulletin 17358, dated 11/01/2003 to include 2005 models. *tt07/22/2004
1582004/01/2002637556Some vehicles equipped with an ax4n/4f50n transaxle may exhibit a shudder during a 3-4 shift. *tt12/02/2002
1537011/01/2001630351Some vehicles may exhibit a groan/buzz/vibration when the gear selector is in park. *tt04/16/2002
1539211/01/2001630356Some vehicles may exhibit a park pullout clunk noise when shifting from park to another gear position. *tt04/16/2002
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
994303/08/1999604751Information regarding reprogramming powertrain control modules (pcms). *tt05/11/1999
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
98311202/23/1998607407Some vehicles may exhibit an intermittent neutral condition after driving and coming to a stop. *tt09/22/1999
98231211/23/1998603740Issues regareding diagnostic trouble codes ( dtcs ) p0705, p0708, p1704, and / or p1705 may be stored in memory. *yc03/04/1999
988804/27/1998601238Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart. *yc07/10/1998
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
04210712/13/200404241410014086General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures. *tt04/28/2005
0421711/01/200410013369General power train control module (pcm) programming procedures. *tt04/15/2005
1491805/01/2001620183This bulletin states that on some vehicles (including 2002 blackwood) a battery disconnect or parameter reset is required during powertrain control module (pcm) or instrument cluster (vic / hec / icm) replacement. *tt07/19/2001
1270405/01/19996091676Subject regarding all vehicles requires a parameter reset to be performed on the passive anti-theft system module (pats / vic / hec) when the powertrain control module (pcm) is replaced. *tt11/09/2000
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
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH
0118109/17/2001625715Brake shift interlock.*jb11/30/2001
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER
0312306/23/200310002684Torque converter clutch not engaging when commanded and/or diagnostic trouble codes p0741 or p1744 stored in memory. models from 1996 to 2003. *tt09/10/2003
986503/30/1998601316Torque converter clutch not engaging and/or diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0741 or p1744 stored in memory. *yc07/22/1998
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY
1505907/01/2001621059Concerns with vehicles equipped with a ax4n / 4f50n transaxle exhibiting a shudder during a 3-4 shift. *tt09/06/2001
998505/03/1999606404Service tip information regarding the redesigned ax4n pump gasket. *tt08/19/1999
1261403/01/1999605336Subject regarding redesigned transaxle pump gasket to remove gasket material that could break off and stick valves in the valve body. *tt06/08/1999
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 - DRIVELINE
980216983705/27/1998600590Some vehicles may experience an no forward or reverse movement. *yc05/27/1998
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
980216983805/27/1998600591Transaxles use a new transmission fluid. *yc05/27/1998

Consumer Complaints

Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
07/05/2011180000
 Tl- the contact owns a 1998 lincoln continental. the contact stated that the vehicle would lunge forward while stopped. neither dealer or manufacturer were notified of the failure; the failure was not repaired. the failure mileage was 180,000 and the current mileage was 186,000. nw
03/08/20082006/05/2004
 Security flashes rapidly which prevents the ignition from starting. it rolls ok but will not crank up to run. this problem started almost a year ago, but after a little wait it would finally crank. in the past two months we have driven the car about 4 times because of this problem. on mar , 2008 we were left stranded in biloxi, ms requiring a tow to the easterbrook dealership from where the automobile was purchased in 2004. at times the security light would flash normally, and on those times we could drive anywhere we liked without worry. from our progressive drive insurance webpage i ran across a nhta item # 619266 covering this complaint in 1998 lincoln continentals which was a technical bulletin. we had never even heard of or received a notice of this. i feel the manufacturer should be responsible for the $369.00 repair of this vehicle not even speaking of the pain and worry it has caused and missed doctor's appointments and such. our first incident was in 2006 when, at our expense, we also had to replace the transmission, when it failed on interstate 63, leaving us stranded, having to be towed, and without a vehicle for over a week. *tr
09/23/20041000001
 While parked on a slight incline, with the engine running, the transmission slipped out of park into reverse. while attempting to enter the vehicle to stop it from hitting a child, the consumer grabbed the steering wheel, the vehicle picked up speed and rolled over her right leg. the vehicle was towed to the dealership where a insurance specialist inspected the vehicle and determined there was a manufacturer defect in the transmission. *jb
09/22/2000103/29/1998
 Vehicle commenced to accelerate after applying brakes to slow down, and reoccurred again after shifting gear into reverse. dealer was not notified at this time. *ak the vehicle stopped when put to neutral. the dealer replaced the air by pass valve. *yh
07/04/1999
 Intermittently when hitting the brake pedal, brakes failed and vehicle went out of control, causing a rear end crash. on july 14th after backing out of driveway, driver put the vehicle in drive and the vehicle went into reverse and hit a tree. upon impact, the driver's and passenger's seatbacks collapsed. the vehicle was towed to the dealership. the vehicle has not been repaired. *ak
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER
1
 The vehicle began jerking and stalled while the consumer was slowing down. the consumer restarted the vehicle repeatedly, but it stalled upon starting to move. the dealer could not find the problem, but a mechanic at another shop identified the cause to be a failed torque converter. *yh
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
1
 When starting the vehicle and going forward, it suddenly seems to be shifting into neutral, the consumer has to shift the gear level to low to re-engage the transmission. *slc

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