Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||||
| 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 | |
| BC0226970201 | 01/02/1997 | 51082 | Erratic shifthing of the transmission. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| BC5191961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50469 | For concerns of stalling, reflash pcm w/ 1996 calibration (r11 level). *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |||||
| 11760 | 08/01/1998 | 615262 | Some vehicles may exhibit an rpm flare on a forced 4/2 downshift. *tt | 01/10/2001 | |
| 96711 | 03/25/1996 | 613332 | Some 4r70w transmissions were built with a unique case and require a spacer to be installed between the low / reverse servo cover and retaining ring. *tt | 06/21/2000 | |
| 996041 | 05/01/1999 | 606956 | Vehicles may exhibit a hard to shift condition in cold weather. *tt | 09/08/1999 | |
| 9717 | 01/02/1997 | 51362 | There may be delayed engagements from park to reverse or park to overdrive and/or delayed 1-2 shifts or rough 3-4 shifts- this may be due to the calibration of the powertrain control module. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| BC9686961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50544 | Repair procedure for vehicles experiencing a delayed 1-2 &/or rough 3-4 shifts. *tt | 05/27/1997 | |
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION - COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 97510 | 03/03/1997 | 51944 | Transmission- 4r70w- delayed 1-2 shift and/or rough 3-4 shifts- vehicles equipped with 4.6l engine built through 6/24/96. *jd | 07/17/1997 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 07/10/2000 | 01/01/1997 | ||
| Transmission problem existed but i didn't recognize shudder. dealer reccommended additive to transmission. fluid just after i purchased car (new). now shudder is so bad i have to get transmission work.*ak | |||
| 02/02/1996 | |||
| While driving and attempting to accelerate the vehicle would shut down and transmission would quit pulling. then without any warning it would repair itself, but would jerk in the process. dealer and manufacturer have been notified. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | |||
| 07/18/1996 | 1 | ||
| Transmission does not shift properly. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 01/08/2004 | 40550 | 2 | 10/09/2002 |
| Headlight switch has shorted out many times. local delarship knows the problem and i have had it replaced by a local shop three times. fod had checked for electrical shorts and said they were all fine.*ak automatic transmision went out because the filter wasnt getting enough fluid because the filter wasnt close enough to the bottom of the fan 96 cougar 41,000 original miles | |||