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 | |
| 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 | |
| BC3032950401 | 04/01/1995 | 3030413 | 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 - 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| BC3032950401 | 04/01/1995 | 3030413 | 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 | |||
| 07/22/1998 | |||
| Digital speedometer; when driving in sunny weather or when the sun is beaming on the digital speedometer or dash area of the vehicle, consumer is unable to identify how fast the vehicle is traveling, resulting in unattended and unwanted speed. please provide any further details. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 1 | |||
| While driving transmission jumps in and out of gears, cause unknown. *ak | |||
| 07/01/1996 | 6 | 12/01/1994 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. | |||
| 10/15/1998 | 1 | ||
| Transmission failed. | |||
| 07/03/1996 | 3 | 05/01/1996 | |
| Have had the transmission worked on 3 different times. the third time they put in a new transmission. which i had to pay for. the paint is peeling off and leaving big bare spots. i have had my right back door worked on several times because the locks wouldn't open and the windows would not roll down right now my right rear window and my left front window will not roll down!!! my car hesitates and jumps when i am going about 20-40 miles per hour, and when i hit 50-60 mph my steering wheel starts to vibrate. my brakes squeak but we don't see nothing wrong. i have put about $3500 into this car since i bought it, and i am really sick of messing with it. | |||
| 2 | 06/06/1991 | ||
| Vehicle has lunged in reverse twice. | |||
| 10/22/1996 | 1 | 06/01/1991 | |
| Transmission failure. | |||
| 08/01/1996 | 1 | 10/01/1991 | |
| While backing out of driveway the vehicle took off with sudden acceleration without any notice; also replaced leaking master cylinder and transmission. *ak | |||
| 09/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Transmission overdrive drum burned *sd | |||
| 10/11/1995 | 1 | ||
| Transmission failed. *dh | |||
| 10/17/1995 | |||
| Auto-tran:while driving, transmission blew up without warning, heard loud bang, no lights on dashboard; burning smell in vehicle; speed 45 to 50 mph. *ak | |||
| 09/05/1995 | 5 | ||
| Transmission failed. replaced 4 times. tt | |||
| The transmission was contaminated for the third time . tt | |||
| 06/17/1995 | 7 | ||
| Transmission slipped from drive into neutral/slammed back into drive, resulting in an injury. *ak | |||
| 05/24/1995 | 4 | ||
| Continuous transmission problems possibly due to transmission fluid used by factory. | |||
| When put in gear car went into overdrive move forward and backward . tt | |||
| 07/05/1995 | 1 | ||
| Automatic transmission failure, erratic shifting of gears. tt | |||
| 06/23/1995 | 1 | ||
| Transmission was jerking, had to have it replaced. tt | |||
| 05/02/1995 | 1 | ||
| Transmission problem. *ak | |||
| 04/12/1993 | 2 | ||
| When in overdrive stepped on the accelerator and transmission shifts into neutral. tt | |||
| Upon starting, without placing into gear, suddenly in reverse position vehicle accelerated out of control, jumping over another vehicle. tt | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | |||
| 12/07/2002 | |||
| Consumer stated the transmission was slipping, also lost power in the engine, engine begin to smoke. ts | |||
| 05/21/1999 | |||
| When shifting into park, vehicle would still be moving, backwards. would have to shift into neutral before starting. even when shifting into park, it's in reverse. happens every day & it's an intermittent problem. gear lever would indicate it's in park. will be taking vehicle to dealer to check transmission. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT | |||
| 02/14/1996 | 4 | ||
| Transmission slipped into reverse from park. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH | |||
| Electronic switch within transmission is causing transmission to rumble when it shifting from 3rd gear to overdrive. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER | |||
| 10/01/1992 | |||
| Transmission - torque converter failure. *ak | |||
| 04/11/1997 | |||
| When on cruise control the speed increases, makes a roaring noise. the dealer say it is the torque converter. *ak | |||
| 06/25/1995 | |||
| Auto-trans: torque converter defective; replaced, problem still exist; noisy sound; not shifting properly; vibration. tt | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 11/01/1992 | 1 | 09/01/1992 | |
| Tramsmission failed. | |||