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
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
988804/27/1998601238Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart. *yc07/10/1998
9751103/03/199751945Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts. *jd07/17/1997
BC303295040104/01/19953030413Unknown11/01/1995
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
9531302/01/199539224Possible water intrusion in the mlp/tr sensor causing shift concern. *tw03/31/1995
953602/01/199539219Intermittent transmission operation. *tw03/30/1995
9426912/01/199438062Delayed or no forward engagement of transmission. *tw02/07/1995
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
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH
0118109/17/2001625715Brake shift interlock.*jb11/30/2001
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER
98311502/23/1998607411Concerns with vehicles exhibiting a torque converter shudder. *tt09/22/1999
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
BC303295040104/01/19953030413Unknown11/01/1995
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
06/15/19970
 Engine uses oil. i have been told that there is too much. transmission had noise that i really can't describe but other people with that car knows what i mean.
05/15/20030
 Vibration orshudder under lightacceleration above 35 mph in 3rd or4tr gear
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
06/01/1996
 Power train shudders at speeds 35-40 mph. wiper will not return to down position. brake switch at brake pedal wire breaks and vehicle will not gear selector is locked in the park position and no brake lights. air idle solenoid hums loudly. engine loses oil and no apparent oil leaks. brakes makes grinding noises after replacing rotors and dealer brake pads front and rear. power window on drivers side works intermittently.
09/04/2000103/01/2000
 Failure of automatic transmission
11/30/1999101/01/1994
 At 40 mph the transmission sounds like i am driving over speed bumps. *ak
09/01/1999310/28/1994
 While driving on highway atapproximately 40mph transmission chatters only when it shifts into overdrive. *ak
08/30/199610007/01/1996
 The transmission @ 40 mph sounds and feels like i am traveling over speed bumps or railroad tracks. my mechanic said he has heard numerous simular complaints. even though this occured within the warranty period, i foolishly never took it to the dealer. the warranty has henced expired. could ford look into the matter and have it repaired? thanx
11/02/1998
 While driving the vehicle headlights malfunctioned, which, while in use, may turn off and cause visibility diffculty. dealer replaced headlight switch. also problems with the transmission. please provide further information. *ak
11/02/1998
 Due to the defective headlight switch the headlights will go on and off, causing visibility problems, which may cause an accident. dealer replaced headlight switch. also problems with the transmission oil at 23, 000 miles. please provide further information. *ak
106/06/1994
 Transmission failed causing noise.
06/14/1994106/14/1994
 Transmission runs rough and noisy.
11/05/1996208/01/1996
 Bad connection on transmission switch during cold/wet weather.
07/12/19961
 Transmission problem.
 When driving the transmission slips sometimes, please describe . *ak
 When consumer stopped at stop sign & transmission was in drive, car will not move in cold weather, also window will fog on the interior. *ak
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
 When driving vehicle will start to shutter an vibrate when reaching 30mph. also vibrates when shifting gears. contacted dealer, dealer not able to help because of no warranty. *ak
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER
10/31/1996108/06/1994
 Torque converter failed causing damage to other components.
105/13/1994
 Torque converter failed.

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