Bulletins

BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
POWER TRAIN
025811/25/200202234636052Inoperative or inacurrate speedometer, 4x4 lamp illuminatd, and / or diagnostic trouble code p1635 or p1639. *tt11/04/2002
1373703/01/2001620269Inoperative or inaccurate speedometer as well as 4x4 light inoperative and / or diagnostic trouble code p1635 and / or p1639 after a powertrain control module (pcm) has been replaced. *tt07/23/2001
0014207/10/2000618529Inoperative or inaccurate speedometer, 4x4 lamp illuminated and / or diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p1635 or p1639 present after a powertrain control module (pcm) or instrument cluster replacement. *jb04/16/2001
1226612/01/1998615521Some vehicles may require technical assistance for speedometer accuracy concerns. *tt01/18/2001
1226612/01/1998615520Some vehicles may require technical assistance for speedometer accuracy concerns. *tt01/18/2001
1213411/01/1998613156Information regarding vehicles models of the 4r100 that are added to the fqr (ford quality renewal) assembly program. *mjs06/19/2000
98508011/01/1998613210Certain vehicles may exhibit an inoperative speedometer and diagnostic trouble code p1635 after a pecm has been replaced. *tt06/19/2000
1208611/01/1998613067Some vehicles may exhibit an inoperative speedometer and dtc p1635 after a pcm has been replaced. *mjs06/16/2000
994303/08/1999604751Information regarding reprogramming powertrain control modules (pcms). *tt05/11/1999
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
1574903/01/2002636384Some vehicles equipped with 4 wheel drive may exhibit a notchy or sticking feeling in slow speed turns with no effect on steering efforts or assist while in the automatic 4x4 position. *tt11/07/2002
514112/01/1998615334Some vehicles with 4r100 transmission may exhibit a flashing tcil with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) 1728 in memory.dtc 1728 is defined as internal transmission element slippage. this splippage can occur anywhere in the transmission includ01/13/2001
9915207/26/1999608431Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda. *tt01/05/2001
98516711/01/1998613300Some vehicles equipped with the 5.4l engine may exhibit difficulty engaging into and out of 4x4 low, while cold. *tt06/20/2000
98514111/01/1998613277Some vehicles equipped with 4r100 transmission may exhibit a flashing tcil with diagnostic trouble code 1728 in memory. *tt06/20/2000
001501/10/2000612203Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *mjs06/06/2000
735311/01/1999610785Some vehicles may exhibit a condition of no 4x4 low range engagement or a stuck in 4x4 low range, with no diagnostic trouble codes stored in the gem module. *tt05/15/2000
1318709/01/19996090544Information regarding e40d/4r100 transmission fluid cooler flow test specification. *mjs03/21/2000
710009/01/19996090448Information regarding transmission trouble codes. *mjs03/20/2000
98318002/16/1998607422Information on the new 4r100 transmission. *tt09/22/1999
994603/08/1999604762Concerns with transmission fluid leaking at radiator. *tt06/01/1999
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
1218211/01/1998613238Some vehicles may require the keep alive memory (kam) to be reset during various diagnostic and repair procedures. *mjs06/19/2000
9914707/12/1999608423Information on using the service bay technical system (sbts) and new generation star (ngs) tester, and to update the powertrain control module (pcm) information charts. *tt11/24/1999
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
00231011/13/2000616522Subject regarding contamination from prior transmission concerns or excess wear may be trapped in the transmission fluid cooling system. *tt03/05/2001
670208/01/1999608440Vehicles equipped with the 5.4l engine, 4r100 transmission and an auxiliary transmission oil cooler may exhibit a coastdown moan concern. *tt11/03/2000
003802/07/2000612343Vehicles may experience solid particle contaminants from prior transmission concerns or excess wear, may be trapped in the transmission fluid cooling system is not properly flushed, fluid in-line filter kit. *mjs06/07/2000
002201/29/2000612310Vehicles may experience particle contaminants, from prior transmissiion concerns or excess wear, may be trapped in the transmission fluid cooling system if not properly flushed. *mjs06/07/2000
1301007/01/1999610756Some vehicles equipped with the 5.4l engine, 4r100 transmission and an auxiliary transmission oil cooler may exhibit a coastdown moan concern. *tt05/12/2000
699909/01/19996090312Subject regarding e40d / 4r100 transmission fluid cooler flow test specification. *tt03/14/2000
994601/01/1999606733Concerns with transmission fluid leaking at the radiator. *tt09/01/1999
1259103/01/1999605315Some vehicles equipped with the 5.4l engine, 4r100 transmission an auxiliary transmission oil cooler may exhibit a coastdown moaning noise. *tt06/08/1999
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT
1603307/01/2002636226Some vehicles with electronic shift-on-the fly may exhibit an inadvertent 4x4 low engagement while driving. *tt11/06/2002
1219812/01/1998615465Some vehicles with the 5.4l engine may exhibit difficulty engaging into and out of 4x4 low, while cold. *tt01/16/2001
524312/01/1998615361Information on vehicles with the 5.4l engine exhibiting difficulty engaging into and out of 4x4 low. *tt01/13/2001
1350511/01/1999614630All 4x4 vehicles with electronic shift onthe fly transfer cases will display contact plate pids opposite of the 1999 or earlier workshop manual indicates when using ngs with 15.0 level or later software. *tt11/29/2000
836703/01/2000612766Some vehicles equipped with a4wd may exhibit a driveline pulsaton / shudder vibration under low speed acceleration in a straight line. *tt06/12/2000
715710/01/19996090793Some 4x4s may exhibit a shudder / vibration under acceleration in a straight line from a stop. *tt03/30/2000
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH
0118109/17/2001625715Brake shift interlock.*jb11/30/2001
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER
1229012/01/1998615537Some vehicles equipped with 4r100 transmission may exhibit a diagnostic trouble code p1744 (torque converter clutch slippage detected). *tt01/18/2001
537412/01/1998615449Some vehicles equipped with 4r100 transmission may exhibit a diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p1744 (torque converter clutch slippage detected). *tt01/16/2001
537403/01/1999605188Vehicle exhibiting diagnostic trouble code p1744 (torque converter clutch slippage). *tt06/03/1999
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY
0561804/01/200510017892Rear axle noise repair. *tt12/06/2005
1279705/01/1999607111Addressing concerns of a low speed (under 35 mph) clicking noise caused by a cage nut rocking on the cotter pin for the front axle half shaft spindle. *tt01/05/2001
1290506/01/1999606937Some vehicles may experience axle wind up and / or clunking, popping, ratcheting type noises when making cornering maneuvers on vehicles equipped with a four wheel drive hi or low range mode. *tt09/08/1999
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE
1512308/01/2001624629Some vehicles may exhibit a driveline vibration at speeds between 60-70 mph. *slc11/08/2001
991278905/01/1999607106Experiencing a driveline clunk / jerk during tip-in. *tt09/13/1999
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
1589705/01/2002637779Subject regarding driveline angle-related vibration at various speeds and load conditions. *tt12/06/2002
1531910/01/2001630231Some vehicles built before june 8, 2000 and equipped with a4wd may exhibit a high-speed moan or driveline pulsation/shudder. *tt04/15/2002
1275705/01/1999607074Some vehicles built after 2/1/1999 equipped with 5.4l-2v engines and 4r100 transmissions may exhibit a driveline clunk / jerk during tip-in from closed throttle at vehicle speeds above 43 mph in 4th gear gear and normal transmission operati11/03/2000
9914307/12/1999608419Some 4x4 vehicles built with center disconnect front axles may exhibit a moaning noise from the front differential while operating in 4x2 mode. *tt11/24/1999
99613905/01/1999606989Concerns with front differential noise. *tt09/09/1999
99611305/01/1999606979Experiencing front differential noise. *tt09/09/1999
630406/01/1999606785Some vehicles may experience a driveline clunk / jerk during tip-in. *tt09/02/1999
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - UNIVERSAL JOINT
1257203/01/1999605296Vehicles may exhibit a high speed driveline vibration. *tt06/07/1999
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
98331502/03/1998607478The 4r100 transmission will have an orange prior to repair tag on the fluid pan. *tt09/23/1999
POWER TRAIN - TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
1501106/01/2001622824Exhibiting an uncommanded shift wheel low during low speed maneuvering. *tt10/23/2001
0114107/23/2001620991Some vehicles may exhibit inadvertent 4x4 hi or low shift events, 4x4 and / or low range indicator flashing or solid or vehicle stuck in 4l after uncommanded shift. *tt09/05/2001
1211211/01/1998613100Some vehicles with the 5.4 l engine may exhibit difficulty engaging into and out of 4 x 4 low, while cold. *mjs06/16/2000
1327509/01/19996090703Subject regarding vehicles exhibiting a shudder / vibration under acceleration in a straight line from a stop. *tt03/23/2000

Consumer Complaints

Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
01/20/200867300103/28/2007
 Driving from home to charleston sc got to last exit the car shut off restarted and put it back in gear it shut off again. 1999 lincoln navigator. the car stalls repeatedly whenever the transmission is placed in reverse. purchased from carmax march 28,2007 mi 60,315. *tr
03/19/200470000104/02/2000
 While traveling down highway about 65-70 mph the veh suddenly started slowing down and after pulling over would not accelarate. after inspection i learned the transmission went out. service engine light was on but problem was not detected with transmission
01/25/200355000111/15/2000
 Upon accelerating vehicle would shift through the gears. when getting set to shift into overdrive the transmission made a grinding sound. felt like highway right of way reminders to wake up the occupants. this happened before and i had the vehicle inspected 4 times and the dealer couldn't explain. tranny flush cured the problem. this was at 25,000miles. it is back again at 55,000 miles. it feels unsafe. if this locks up at 55mph my family is in danger!
07/07/20010
 Consumer was traveling about 65mph on highway and vehicle started rocking from side to side. when applying gears vehicle was streaking. dealership was aware of problem.*ak
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY
09/10/2003500001
 Grinding noise underneath vehicle's front end while application of power in acceleration or during climb on a hill. brought to dealership and test drove the vehicle with mechanic and he could not hear a sound in the vehicle. the next day i took the same mechanic on another test drive on a hill where the sound could be heard. he found that the noise was inconclusive to any manufacture recalls and could not identify there was any problems. the noise is still there and he states there is nothing to worry about. i feel there is something wrong and do not want my family or my self to be injured because of something unidentifiable. *ph
POWER TRAIN - TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
02/02/200460000108/01/1999
 While driving 4-wheel drive engaged. the vehicle would not return to 2-wheel drive. *ak *jb
09/01/19991
 4-wheel automatic transfer case is shifting properly, causing grinding and pulling to the side, unable to fix at this time. *mjs

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