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 | |
| 9943 | 03/08/1999 | 604751 | Information regarding reprogramming powertrain control modules (pcms). *tt | 05/11/1999 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 03261 | 01/05/2003 | 10008279 | New service part - number 5 needle bearing and race kit - 4r70w transmission - service tip. *tt | 07/26/2004 | |
| 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 | |
| 9996 | 05/17/1999 | 606428 | Experiencing 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. *tt | 08/20/1999 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| BC8899950401 | 04/01/1995 | 3030300 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
| 95313 | 02/01/1995 | 39224 | Possible water intrusion in the mlp/tr sensor causing shift concern. *tw | 03/31/1995 | |
| 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 | |||||
| 9887 | 04/27/1998 | 601237 | Experiencing a torque converter clutch shudder or vibration. *yc | 07/10/1998 | |
| 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 | |
| 96249 | 11/18/1996 | 50908 | Torque converter - leak test procedure - service tip. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| 962612 | 12/16/1996 | 50997 | Transaxle - torque converter replacement guidelines and torque converter/transaxle cooling system cleaning procedures - service tip. *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 | |
| BC8899950401 | 04/01/1995 | 3030300 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 0019 | 01/10/2000 | 612301 | Information regarding several internal changes that have been implemented on the mrx-75 transaxle to improve shift efforts. *mjs | 06/07/2000 | |
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 996041 | 05/01/1999 | 606956 | Vehicles may exhibit a hard to shift condition in cold weather. *tt | 09/08/1999 | |
| 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 | |||
| 10/15/2001 | |||
| Consumer states odometer is inoperative, dealer and the manufacturer were notified. feel free to provide any further information.*jb | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 1 | 02/03/1995 | ||
| Air conditioner switch overheats and will melt the plastic for dashboard. this is a potential fire hazard.*ak the transmission shudders and new parts were installed. *yh | |||
| 09/01/2000 | 5 | 09/01/1995 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 08/19/1997 | 10/01/1995 | ||
| Not shifting properly @ 35,000 miles; gears not shifting @ 45,174 miles; missing really bad, acting like going dead @ 51,066; check engine light - stalls @ 58,000; engine slipping gears @ 59,149; feels like engine going into neutral while driving @ 59758; 70,000+ still having transmission problems - engine slipping gears, not shifting properly and going into neutral while driving. | |||
| 10/15/1998 | 1 | 11/01/1994 | |
| Transmission problem was reported to dealer and nothing done. the paint regarding the clear coat is too thick and turning white even though wax and polishing have been done consistant from the beginning or since purchase. *ak | |||
| 10/18/1999 | 0 | ||
| While driving and transmission starts slipping whenever turning a corner . but driving straight it's okay. *ak | |||
| 04/01/1999 | 05/22/1995 | ||
| While driving transmission malfunctioned, causing vehicle to go out of gears for about 3 minutes, which may cause a crash. *ak | |||
| 05/04/1999 | 3 | 12/01/1996 | |
| This problem has been with the car since its purchase. | |||
| 10/31/1998 | 2 | ||
| The shift lever has an overdrive.cannot use overdrive button. took to mechanic. does not know how to repair overdrive button. the lever had fallen off. *ak | |||
| 11/21/1998 | 1 | ||
| While shifting gears, the gear lever came off in driver's hand. also, overdrive failed to work. the gaskets blew up. | |||
| Transmission slips into neutral while driving without the gear shift being applied. dealer says needs new transmission.*ak | |||
| 08/11/1998 | |||
| While driving the third gear exploded. the dealer has been notified. vehicle was repaired at owner's expense. *ak | |||
| 06/01/1997 | 4 | 09/25/1994 | |
| Automatic transmission failure; also replaced speed sensor. *ak | |||
| 02/01/1997 | 05/01/1995 | ||
| Transmission shutters when pulling and changing transmission fluid. *ak | |||
| 03/27/1995 | 7 | ||
| Replaced transmission. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | |||
| 11/21/1998 | 1 | ||
| While shifting gears, the gear lever came off in driver's hand. also, overdrive failed to work. the gaskets blew up. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER | |||
| 12/01/1995 | 3 | 10/01/1995 | |
| The brakes are having to be completly replaced (pads and rotors). if not vehicle is unsafe for operation. currently brakes are lasting about 2,500 miles. torque converter is having to be replaced every 15,000 miles. perhaps from having to do more work in stopping the car. *ak | |||
| 10/28/1996 | 1 | 08/01/1995 | |
| Torque converter replaced. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE HUBS | |||
| 10/17/1996 | 1 | 07/31/1995 | |
| Right rear hub bolts broke, causing the right rear wheel to wobble. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||
| 03/01/1998 | |||
| The defective manual lock switch in transmission system locks up when there is moisture, causing the vehicle to be in nuetral, which almost caused an accident. dealer has a newly designed manual lock switch. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT | |||
| 02/28/2000 | 1 | 11/01/1995 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 1 | |||
| The transmission failed. nlm | |||
| 10/03/1999 | 12/01/1997 | ||
| No transmission should fail at 35000 miles | |||