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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| BC3032950401 | 04/01/1995 | 3030413 | Unknown | 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 | |
| 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 | |||
| 01/12/1997 | 5 | 03/18/1995 | |
| Failed torque converter caused vehicle to vibrate. after torque converter was repaired all vehicle lighting ceased, interior and exterior, and the speedometer was erratic. speedometer read 75-80 mph when vehicle was actually going 20-25 mph. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 08/01/2008 | 0 | 1 | |
| Vehicle started to jerk like it was going through railroad tracks and then 2 days later it can only go on reverse and not able to shift to drive without kicking hard and then very slow motion. still having problems. *tr | |||
| 06/28/2004 | 140539 | 1 | |
| The vehicle was parked and without warning the vehicle caught on fire and burned down the house. the fire department was called to extinguish the fire. the vehicle was towed and was declared totaled by the insurance company. *ak the fire originated on the driver's side of the engine compartment. the consumer mentioned that the he experienced problems with the ignition system, abs system and shifter. there was grinding when the vehicle was stopped and the gear shift would not shift into drive once the vehicle was started. the abs pump, motor relay, brake lamp switch and switch wiring harness were replaced. (there were two purchase dates: 7/16/1996 and 8/09/1996) *sc *jb | |||
| 04/01/2000 | |||
| Aode transmission has shudder / vibration (like driving on a washboard) under light to moderate acceleration above 35 mph in 3rd gear or during 3-4 or 4-3 shift. it's worse when the weathers cold.*ak | |||
| 08/21/1996 | |||
| Torque converter went out at 20k miles and again at 54k miles. on both occasions the torque converter was replaced. on the second occasion the entire transmission went out.*ak | |||
| 12/21/1999 | 2 | 01/01/1993 | |
| While in park , when motor was turned off vehicle jumped out of gear and rolled backware into a pickup. this is the second time this vehicle has jumped out of park , but this time there was a collision. *ak | |||
| 10/03/1999 | 0 | ||
| While driving at about 45 mph, consumer heard a noise, and then transmission light came on. consumer checked under hood didn't see a ploblem. waited for vehicle to cool off, and started it back up. the same problem occurred. *ak | |||
| 03/03/1996 | 1 | 08/20/1993 | |
| Transmission failure due to contamination. | |||
| 07/21/1997 | 1 | ||
| Shift tube assembly broke while shifting into park causing loss of control. | |||
| 07/28/1998 | |||
| At 30-60 mph the transmission vibrates, causing loss of speed. dealer has worked on vehicle twice, problem still occurring. *ak *ml | |||
| Broken shift tube assembly. | |||
| 2 | 02/01/1993 | ||
| Transmission failed two times. | |||
| 0 | |||
| Transmission failed. | |||
| 12/02/1996 | 2 | ||
| Automatic transmission failure. *ak | |||
| 03/29/1996 | |||
| Transmission started to shudder/vibrate between 1st and 2nd and 2nd and 3rd shift points at approx. 20-40 mph. *ak | |||
| 07/11/1996 | |||
| While in park the vehicle jumped out of gear nd rolled forward. *ak | |||
| 04/20/1996 | |||
| Parked vehicle, emgergency brake not applied. vehicle slipped from park to reverse. *ak | |||
| 12/01/1995 | |||
| The transmission is slipping, causing the clutch to fail. *ak | |||
| 12/01/1995 | |||
| The transmission is slipping, causing the clutch to fail. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | |||
| The gear shift was stuck in park, vehicle had to be rocked back and forth to get out of park gear. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT | |||
| Broken shift tube assembly--snapped in two while parking. the shift handle disengaged completely in owner's hand, leaving him with no transmission and no power. | |||
| 07/21/1997 | 1 | ||
| Shift tube assembly broke, loss of directional control. | |||
| Hand lever broke off inside steering column causing car to roll backwards out of the garage. ref. 524316 | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER | |||
| 10/13/1994 | 2 | 07/24/1994 | |
| Power driver seat feels like its making clunking noise when accelerating or braking. would rock back & forth. when transmission goes into overdrive it would experience a rambling in the vehicle. took to dealer & the mechanic indicated that the problem was the torque converter. *ak installing the torque convertor has solved the problem. *yh | |||
| 08/21/1996 | |||
| Torque converter went out at 20k miles and again at 54k miles. on both occasions the torque converter was replaced. on the second occasion the entire transmission went out.*ak | |||
| 01/12/1997 | 5 | 03/18/1995 | |
| Failed torque converter caused vehicle to vibrate. after torque converter was repaired all vehicle lighting ceased, interior and exterior, and the speedometer was erratic. speedometer read 75-80 mph when vehicle was actually going 20-25 mph. | |||
| 08/11/1997 | 2 | 04/28/1994 | |
| Torque converter was replaced last year and problems are occuring again. | |||
| 01/02/1997 | |||
| When driving the vehicle it sounds as though tires are going over a rippled roadway. dealer stated that the torque convertor needs to be replaced, common problem replaced (1) every week. *ak | |||
| 08/01/1993 | |||
| The torque converter failed and needs to be replaced . *ak | |||
| 07/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Tranmission torque converter replaced. *sd | |||
| 09/05/1995 | |||
| While driving, especially while changing gears, any speed, feels as if driving over railroad tracks; severe vibration; new torque converter to be installed. tt | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - UNIVERSAL JOINT | |||
| 07/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Universal joint replaced. *sd | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 2 | 09/30/1995 | ||
| Transmission experienced problems when changing gears at 40mph. dealer suggested and installed a transmission conditioner which temporarily fixed the problem. | |||