Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
POWER TRAIN
1843902/01/200510012977Tiny crack or cracks around the transfer case drain plug. *eh04/05/2005
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
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY
0561804/01/200510017892Rear axle noise repair. *tt12/06/2005
1846603/01/200510014659Axle whine howl. this includes 1997-05 ford vehicles. *eh05/05/2005
1847805/01/20051859010014668Axle seal leaks. *eh05/05/2005
0621601/01/2006064410014100Limited slip axle chatter, shudder, binding sensation, or vibration during low speed turning maneuvers. *tt04/28/2005
1842302/01/200510012959Axle whine howl service with individual parts instead of an axle assembly. *eh04/05/2005
1821310/01/200410010729Grinding noise from front axle wheel hubs on acceleration in 2wd - service tip. various models including 2005 expedition/navigator. *tt12/07/2004
1790507/01/200410009332Multiple vehicles using fehp rear axle fluid. fluid usage change. *tt09/23/2004
1775504/01/200410008245Axle whine at highway speeds (40-60 mph). *tt07/23/2004
1763203/01/200410007407Axle whine at highway speeds (40-60 mph). *tt06/22/2004
1759803/01/200410007393Rear axle halfshaft seal leak. *tt06/17/2004
1746601/01/200410007318Chatter, shudder, binding sensation, or vibration from limited slip rear axle during low speed turns. *tt06/10/2004
0319809/06/20040417510004037Chatter, shudder, a binding sensation, or vibration during low speed turns on vehicles equipped with the 9.75 inch or 8.8 inch limited slip rear axle. *tt11/14/2003
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT
TSB-08-19-305/01/200910028736Ford: some vehicles may exhibit oil separation from the internal lube found in the unitized cartridge seal. oil separation appears to be and is often misdiagnosed, as an axle lube leak. *pe05/20/2009
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT - SEAL
TSB-08-19-305/01/200910028736Ford: some vehicles may exhibit oil separation from the internal lube found in the unitized cartridge seal. oil separation appears to be and is often misdiagnosed, as an axle lube leak. *pe05/20/2009
0410506/07/20050515510008994Axle seal leaks. leaks from rear halfshaft axle seal. service tips. *tt09/07/2004
POWER TRAIN - TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
1881509/01/200510018069A tiny crack, or cracks, around the transfer case drain plug hole. *tt12/14/2005

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
POWER TRAIN
03/01/201057677
 Tl - the contact owns a 2004 lincoln navigator. the contact stated that while driving 20 mph, the front end of the vehicle dropped and started to exhibit a loud, abnormal noise. the contact mentioned that the failure recurred four times. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the air compressor failed and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who advised that they would contact him back at a later date. the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 57,677 and the current mileage was 73,581. kmj
03/01/201057677
 Tl - the contact owns a 2004 lincoln navigator. the contact stated that while driving 20 mph the front end of the vehicle drop and it started to make a loud noise. the contact mentioned that the failure occurred a total of four times. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the air compressor failed and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who stated that they would contact him back at a later date. the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 57,677 and the current mileage was 73,581. pm
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
11/19/20041
 While driving 35 mph vehicle vibrated uncontrollably. consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and pulled over. consumer noticed that fluid was leaking from underneath the vehicle which was was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the compressor needed to be replaced. *ak
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE
03/15/2005111/25/2003
 The consumer noticed a whining noise coming from the driveline of the vehicle which progressively worsened. it seemed to be most pronounced at 60 mph. the consumer thought it may have been the universal joint and had taken the vehicle to tasca lincoln dealership. the dealership kept the vehicle for a week, but they did not repair the vehicle. the part was defective and had to be replaced. when the replacement part had come in, it was also defective. *ak *sc *jb