Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||||
| 96714 | 03/25/1996 | 613335 | Subject regarding a new transmission case and main control released for service on aode / 4r70w transmissions. *tt | 06/21/2000 | |
| 12178 | 11/01/1998 | 613234 | Information 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. *mjs | 06/19/2000 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 99152 | 07/26/1999 | 608431 | Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda. *tt | 01/05/2001 | |
| 0015 | 01/10/2000 | 612203 | Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *mjs | 06/06/2000 | |
| 9836 | 02/16/1998 | 600589 | Information 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 | |
| 9888 | 04/27/1998 | 601238 | Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart. *yc | 07/10/1998 | |
| 97511 | 03/03/1997 | 51945 | Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts. *jd | 07/17/1997 | |
| ONP95B64 | 10/01/1995 | 45863 | Affected cars were manufactured with a lubricant that causes the sensor to produce improper signals. improper sensor signals can cause erratic transmission shifting and, in some instances, intermediate one-way clutch failure. *tt | 04/25/1996 | |
| BC2850950401 | 04/01/1995 | 3020103 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
| 95515 | 03/01/1995 | 39887 | There may be an intermittent loss of torque during or just after the 3-4 upshift or in 4th gear on some vehicles. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| 95313 | 02/01/1995 | 39224 | Possible water intrusion in the mlp/tr sensor causing shift concern. *tw | 03/31/1995 | |
| 9536 | 02/01/1995 | 39219 | Intermittent transmission operation. *tw | 03/30/1995 | |
| 94269 | 12/01/1994 | 38062 | Delayed or no forward engagement of transmission. *tw | 02/07/1995 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES | |||||
| 03148 | 07/21/2003 | 10003748 | New transmission cooler flusher - service tips. 2003 escort and super duty f series included. *tt | 10/29/2003 | |
| 002310 | 11/13/2000 | 616522 | Subject regarding contamination from prior transmission concerns or excess wear may be trapped in the transmission fluid cooling system. *tt | 03/05/2001 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH | |||||
| 01181 | 09/17/2001 | 625715 | Brake shift interlock.*jb | 11/30/2001 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER | |||||
| 983115 | 02/23/1998 | 607411 | Concerns with vehicles exhibiting a torque converter shudder. *tt | 09/22/1999 | |
| 9887 | 04/27/1998 | 601237 | Experiencing a torque converter clutch shudder or vibration. *yc | 07/10/1998 | |
| 962612 | 12/16/1996 | 50997 | Transaxle - torque converter replacement guidelines and torque converter/transaxle cooling system cleaning procedures - service tip. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| 96249 | 11/18/1996 | 50908 | Torque converter - leak test procedure - service tip. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| 962517 | 12/02/1996 | 50973 | Transmission - aode - 4r70w - shudder or vibration under light to moderate acceleration above 56 km/h (35 mph) while in 3rd or 4th gear. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| BC0810961011 | 10/11/1996 | 50412 | Vehicles 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. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
| BC2850950401 | 04/01/1995 | 39837 | Torque converter clutch shudder/vibration. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| BC2850950401 | 04/01/1995 | 3020103 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 98410 | 03/02/1998 | 601271 | Vehicles may experience torque converter clutch shudder or vibration. *yc | 07/16/1998 | |
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| BC0678961025 | 10/25/1996 | 50356 | Information on aode/4r7w transmission main control & case replacement. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 06/07/2001 | 08/01/1998 | ||
| Traveling on interstate - 70 mph - transmission automatically started downshifting almost causing multiple accidents. *ak | |||
| 10 | 07/01/1999 | ||
| While driving, at 35mph transmission goes neutral before changing. air/heat failure after replaced heater core.gas monitor indicates sporatically. back door locks lodged.suspension replaced once. fuel line & radio replaced by dealer. front right wheel tightens & pops loose during allignment, pulls to the right on the road. replaced radiator, & alternator. battery won't hold charge if parked 2 days+. air bag light stays on. | |||
| Consumer put vehicle into drive gear with foot still on brakes when it suddenly took off, began to accelerate , consumer tried to shift into park, but gear would not accept it. consumer than shifted into reverse ,could hear engine still racing ,and finally turned off engine, resulting in an accident. 2. also, vehicle would go into reverse on its own. cause is unknown. *ak | |||
| 02/11/2000 | 30 | 02/01/2000 | |
| Transmission keeps dropping out just like it has gone into neutral gear. one must take is out of overdrive or pull it into a lower gear then it might return to normal operation. i have had back to the dealer on 11 feb,, 29 feb and 14 mar but each time it has been returned to me saying it is okay, we could find no problems with it at least according to the computer. they initially adjusted the mlp sensor, then the next time replaced the mlp sensor and the torque converter, then when it occurred again . they have never opened up the transmission that i am aware of but contend that the trans, diag tells them everything they need to know. nevertheless, the transmission still drops out and the problem has been corrected. as far as i can see the defect that existed during the warranty still exists but it is such a chore to take it down tonw kansas city and then come back two days later (car is okay) and the problem still exists. help!! | |||
| 05/15/1997 | 02/27/1995 | ||
| At 43,000 miles transmission has completely shut down, cause unknown. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Transmission failed. | |||
| 12/01/1997 | 4 | 08/21/1993 | |
| Transmission failure. | |||
| 07/18/1995 | 4 | 04/18/1994 | |
| Transmission slips/and locks up in reverse, then slips back into gear suddenly. | |||
| 12/08/1997 | 1 | ||
| While driving vehicle around 35-38 mph there is a rough shift when going into overdrive. when taken to dealer, dealer said this was happening on other vehicles, and a service bulletin has been issued for problem. *ak *slc | |||
| 8 | 12/13/1995 | ||
| Anti-lock brakes failed and anti-lock light came on 4 times; also replaced transmission; spark plug wires/sunvisor. *ak | |||
| When driving sometimes the transmission jump up and back down . please describe . *ak | |||
| 05/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Transmission will shift byitself into neutral for a few seconds at the time while traveling down the road. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | |||
| 03/18/1993 | 2 | 03/18/1993 | |
| Transmission jumps out of gear. | |||
| 05/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Transmission shifts erratically into neutral without warning. *sd | |||
| 12/12/1994 | 1 | ||
| Put vehicle in reverse and it went forward/put it drive and it went in reverse due to a broken cable in the shift indicator. tt | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER | |||
| 1 | 02/01/1994 | ||
| Torque converter failed prematurely. nlm | |||
| 02/01/1996 | |||
| Car will drive normally on a smooth road and then will seem like a rough road, torque converter is defective, and dealer contacted and is aware of the problem, but the problem still exists. *ak | |||
| 12/08/1997 | 1 | ||
| While driving vehicle around 35-38 mph there is a rough shift when going into overdrive. when taken to dealer, dealer said this was happening on other vehicles, and a service bulletin has been issued for problem. *ak *slc | |||
| 10/21/1997 | |||
| Torque converter malfunctioned. *ak | |||