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
994303/08/1999604751Information regarding reprogramming powertrain control modules (pcms). *tt05/11/1999
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
999605/17/1999606428Experiencing 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. *tt08/20/1999
988804/27/1998601238Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart. *yc07/10/1998
9751103/03/199751945Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts. *jd07/17/1997
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
BC303295040104/01/19953030413Unknown11/01/1995
9531302/01/199539224Possible water intrusion in the mlp/tr sensor causing shift concern. *tw03/31/1995
953602/01/199539219Intermittent transmission operation. *tw03/30/1995
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
988704/27/1998601237Experiencing a torque converter clutch shudder or vibration. *yc07/10/1998
9624911/18/199650908Torque converter - leak test procedure - service tip. *tw06/17/1997
96261212/16/199650997Transaxle - torque converter replacement guidelines and torque converter/transaxle cooling system cleaning procedures - service tip. *tw06/17/1997
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
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
9531102/01/199539223Irregular or no torque converter clutch operation. *tw03/31/1995
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 - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
06/21/2008640001
 Vehicle shudders when shifting gears. this in an intermittent problem and occurs more frequently when there is low load on engine and when transmission is trying to select gears. *tr
06/08/200434000105/26/1998
 Car jerking so that i took to reliable mechanic. he drove car and said the transmission is slipping. the mechanic said the transmission fluid smelled a little burned consistent with slipping of the transmission. the mechanic's recommendation was to wait until transmission completely failed since he thought the only option was to have transmission replaced. this 1995 mercury grand marquis has only 34,000 miles on it. i had heard recently that many of the mercury's and ford's had early transmission failure. *ak
09/16/2003800001
 While driving over 45 mph consumer felt transmission shuddering and vibrating. there was a technical service bulletin concerning this problem. consumer had not informed the manufacturer or the dealer about this problem.*ak
05/01/1995
 While accellerating gradually at 35-40 and 45-55 miles per hour, there is a lot of vibrations and jerking motions in the transmission during shiftings
03/14/200001/01/1999
 No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
12/01/19951
 Car rolled backwards with transmission in park, causing accident. *dh
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
10/09/1996
 Vehicle was parked with engine running and jumped out of gear into reverse and hit impact 5:00 position , hitting a parked vehicle. *ak
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH
09/10/1996
 Vehicle was parked on a hill facing down hill rolled forward, parking pawl locking gear was broken. *ak
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER
03/30/200455700103/30/2004
 Tranmission/torque converter has a shudder when shifting at about 50 mph, i have done some research regarding this and have found 19 tsb's regarding the transmission/torque converter from jan. 1995 to july of 2003. this is on my 1995 mercury grand marquis. i have contacted ford/mercury and have been told the cost of diagnosis and repair is my responsibility. it would seem to me with so many tsb's on this problem there is a mfg. defect involved, and should be fixed by the mfg.*ak
05/18/199812/23/1995
 Consumer experiencing ongoing problem with transmission. at times comes to a complete stop. vehicle would esitate before it takes off. took vehicle to dealer for repairs. dealer replaced torque converter and reprogrammed pcm. *ak
12/01/19972
 Vehicle shudders when shifting gears. this in an intermittent problem and occurs more frequently when there is low load on engine and when transmission is trying to select geras. *ak

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