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
994303/08/1999604751Information regarding reprogramming powertrain control modules (pcms). *tt05/11/1999
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
0326101/05/200310008279New service part - number 5 needle bearing and race kit - 4r70w transmission - service tip. *tt07/26/2004
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
999605/17/1999606428Experiencing a delayed or no 2-3 upshift, primarily when the transmission is cold on vehicles with ford qality remanufactured (fqr) 4r70w transmission exchange units with julian build between 062-97 and 040-99. *tt08/20/1999
988804/27/1998601238Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart. *yc07/10/1998
9751103/03/199751945Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts. *jd07/17/1997
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
BC285095040104/01/19953020103Unknown11/01/1995
9531302/01/199539224Possible water intrusion in the mlp/tr sensor causing shift concern. *tw03/31/1995
953602/01/199539219Intermittent transmission operation. *tw03/30/1995
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
BC031196110111/01/199650719Owner notification 96b97 oil cooler line replacement clarification. *tw06/17/1997
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH
0118109/17/2001625715Brake shift interlock.*jb11/30/2001
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER
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
96261212/16/199650997Transaxle - torque converter replacement guidelines and torque converter/transaxle cooling system cleaning procedures - service tip. *tw06/17/1997
9624911/18/199650908Torque converter - leak test procedure - 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
9531102/01/199539223Irregular or no torque converter clutch operation. *tw03/31/1995
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 - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
06/08/20061
 1995 lincoln town car air spring rear suspension, idler and pitman arm were all replaced before recall notice was issued. *ts the consumer received a recall notice and took the vehicle to the dealer. the vehicle's check engine light, which had been serviced previously, had illuminated again. the replacement parts had a 12 month 12000 mile warranty. the dealer charged the consumer for the engine service although all they did was add 1/2 quart of antifreeze in the radiator. the dealer refused to honor the warranty. the shift lamp was inoperative. the dealer removed the cluster and replaced the shift prindle bulb. the horn sounded weak. the tech recommended that the consumer replaced both horns. there was a lot of play in the steering wheel. the tech recommended that the lower ball joints be replaced. the heater blew out cold are. the dealer replaced the blend door actuator. *nm
11/01/199804/01/1998
 There is noise coming from exhaust pipe which is corroded undereath the vehicle which holds the motor mounts. also and when shifting gears the vehicle is jerking. *ak
06/16/1997203/01/1995
 Transmission failed causing the vehicle to not operate properly, slipping.
01/08/1998211/01/1995
 Vehicle exeriences continued shifting problems, repairs to leaking transmission seal did not rectify failure causing leak and hesitation/acceleration problems.
111/28/1995
 Transmission not shifting properly.
111/28/1995
 Transmission does not shift properly on occasion.
11/01/1995109/01/1995
 Transmission failure.
08/02/19952
 Transmission failed. *sd
11/01/19951
 Transmission failed twice.
 When driving down the road the transmission jumped out of gear, automatic transmission . *ak
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT
01/09/1996101/05/1995
 Axle bearing failure.
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT - SEAL
01/08/1998211/01/1995
 Vehicle exeriences continued shifting problems, repairs to leaking transmission seal did not rectify failure causing leak and hesitation/acceleration problems.
08/02/1995101/05/1995
 Rear seal leaks.
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - BANJO HOUSING
11/01/1995109/01/1995
 Transmission failure.
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
05/21/19961
 Rear differential failed. *sd
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
08/01/200005/01/1998
 Have there been other reported failures to the torque convertor assembly

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