Bulletins

BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
POWER TRAIN
9671403/25/1996613335Subject regarding a new transmission case and main control released for service on aode / 4r70w transmissions. *tt06/21/2000
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
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
983602/16/1998600589Information concerning vibration-shudder under light to moderate acceleration above 56 km/h (35mph) in 3rd or 4rd gear- vehicles equipped with aode or 4r70w transmission.02/17/2000
988804/27/1998601238Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart. *yc07/10/1998
9751103/03/199751945Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts. *jd07/17/1997
BC285095040104/01/19953020103Unknown11/01/1995
9551503/01/199539887There may be an intermittent loss of torque during or just after the 3-4 upshift or in 4th gear on some vehicles. *tw11/01/1995
9531302/01/199539224Possible water intrusion in the mlp/tr sensor causing shift concern. *tw03/31/1995
953602/01/199539219Intermittent transmission operation. *tw03/30/1995
9426912/01/199438062Delayed or no forward engagement of transmission. *tw02/07/1995
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
00231011/13/2000616522Subject regarding contamination from prior transmission concerns or excess wear may be trapped in the transmission fluid cooling system. *tt03/05/2001
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH
0118109/17/2001625715Brake shift interlock.*jb11/30/2001
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER
98311502/23/1998607411Concerns with vehicles exhibiting a torque converter shudder. *tt09/22/1999
988704/27/1998601237Experiencing a torque converter clutch shudder or vibration. *yc07/10/1998
96251712/02/199650973Transmission - aode - 4r70w - shudder or vibration under light to moderate acceleration above 56 km/h (35 mph) while in 3rd or 4th gear. *tw06/17/1997
9624911/18/199650908Torque converter - leak test procedure - service tip. *tw06/17/1997
96261212/16/199650997Transaxle - torque converter replacement guidelines and torque converter/transaxle cooling system cleaning procedures - service tip. *tw06/17/1997
BC081096101110/11/199650412Vehicles equipped w/ an aode or 4r70w trans has a concern of shudder from the transmission torque converter clutch in 3rd or 4th gear or during 3-4 shift. *tt04/24/1997
BC285095040104/01/199539837Torque converter clutch shudder/vibration. *tw11/01/1995
BC285095040104/01/19953020103Unknown11/01/1995
POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
9841003/02/1998601271Vehicles may experience torque converter clutch shudder or vibration. *yc07/16/1998
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
BC067896102510/25/199650356Information on aode/4r7w transmission main control & case replacement. *tt04/24/1997

Consumer Complaints

Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
POWER TRAIN
12/15/20020
 The car had no forward engagement when it was in the drive position.it suddenly failed and would not go forward.
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
01/01/1999508/01/1997
 While driving at highway speeds vehicle stalled out and quit without warning in the middle of traffic due to fuel pump failure. also, transmission slippage, cruise control switch failed prior to recall, recall repairs performed, and sporadic miss in engine due to wires shorting out/ replaced wires. *ak
03/01/1993
 Vehicle goes into neutral without warning due to failure within the computer system. *ak
108/01/1992
 Shifting switch in transmission failed. mjs
11/10/199705/01/1992
 Transmission is slipping and vehicle is losing power. the vehicle is currently at the dealership for inspection. *ak
11/01/1998
 The consumer has been experiencing problems with reverse/drive transmission. when putting vehicle in park it goes into reverse. the manufacturer has been contacted. *ak
11/11/1998
 Transmission/door locks on rear doors/ignition lock/radio antenna and trunk lock failed.
02/01/1998
 Transmission seems to slip into neutral while traveling at normal speeds.
103/28/1997
 Transmission is very noisy.
06/18/19971
 Electrical wiring/fuses failed, causing power mirrors/ warning light, door alarm/tail lights/dash lights/radio to malfunction. in addition, transmission jumped in/out of gears, and cruise control would not, at times, release with the application of the brakes. also, premature wear of front brake pads. finally, when vehicle reaches a certain speed, usually between 60-70 mph, there is a strong whistling sound that permeates the entire vehicle. *ak
010/24/1994
 Transmission dropped out of gear into neutral.
08/15/19955
 Transmission makes noise when shifting in and out of overdrive. *aw
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT
05/24/1999
 When shifting from drive to reverse the shift lever broke inside the steering wheel. dealer was notified about the problem. vehicle is being repaired by consumer's mechanic. *ak
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH
05/01/19961
 Neutral safety switch failed 2 times. *sd

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