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 | |
| 12298 | 12/01/1998 | 615543 | Some vehicles equipped with 4r70w transmissions may exhibit delayed or no 2-3 upshift, primarily when the transmission is cold. transmission control indicator light (tcil) may also flash with diagnostic trouble code p0782. *tt | 01/18/2001 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||||
| 042107 | 12/13/2004 | 042414 | 10014086 | General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures. *tt | 04/28/2005 |
| 04217 | 11/01/2004 | 10013369 | General power train control module (pcm) programming procedures. *tt | 04/15/2005 | |
| 00E11 | 02/01/2001 | 619150 | Service action 00e11, supplement #1 - update information regarding on-board diagnostic system upgrade. *tt | 05/16/2001 | |
| 97090297183 | 09/02/1997 | 54069 | Experiencing difficulties with the malfunction indicator lamp (mil). *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| 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 - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | |||||
| 9773 | 03/31/1997 | 51910 | Vibration- shudder or vibration under light to moderate acceleration above 56 km/h (35 mph) while in 3rd or 4th gear- vehicles equipped with aode or 4r70w transmission. *jd | 07/17/1997 | |
| 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 | |||||
| BC5197961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50474 | Some vehicles equipped w/ an ax4s transaxle may have been shipped w/ a low transaxle fluid level. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 98410 | 03/02/1998 | 601271 | Vehicles may experience torque converter clutch shudder or vibration. *yc | 07/16/1998 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 09/10/2008 | 1 | ||
| The car make a loud crackle sound when i make a left turn, and also my transmission starting acting up. i took it back to the dealership where i purchase it from and they told me nothing was wrong, and i had the extended warranty, but i took it upon myself and took it to a transmission shop and i was then told that i need a new transmission. so the dealer lied to me and now my warranty ran out and they won't fixed it. what can i do. i also see alot of recall for my car that no one never sent me info about. *tr | |||
| 07/06/2004 | 1 | 11/11/2000 | |
| Several months ago, i reported a shudder or vibration in the transmission at speeds over 25 mph. i had been told that either the torque converter or 85% of the time the transmission fluid was the problem. a new mercon 5 fluid was being used to eliminate the shudder or vibration. i took the vehicle in today to ford, who is now reporting the clutch to be going out. i find this very unusual at 48,000 miles with the previous diagnosis given. it sounds like there was a manufacturing defect with the transmissions or related parts for this vehicle. also both electronic windows on the driver-side have gone out...regulator parts broken. help! *jb | |||
| 02/02/2004 | 100 | 11/04/2000 | |
| We have owned a 1997 grand marquis for approx 3 years. we have noticed a shudder and/or vibration in the transmission at various speeds, ranging from approx 27mph to 55 or 60 mph. it appears to diminish upon acceleration at each point, but returns later. the vehicle has less than 45k miles. it didn't have this problem when purchased. is this a recall safety issue or manufacturer's defect? will this lead to further, more problematic difficulties or does it smooth out after increased driving? can an additive completely eliminate the shudder without damaging anything else? thank you. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Automatic transmission and catalytic converter failed. *ak *jb | |||
| 02/02/2002 | |||
| In steering column bolts to the shift indicator fell out. vehicle was hard to maneuver and there was no control of which gear vehicle was being shifted to. dealer was notified.*ak | |||
| 10/01/2000 | 0 | ||
| While driving at about 35mph vehicle would go into neutral, , and consumer would have to pull over and restart car.*ak | |||
| 04/30/1998 | 1 | 09/01/1997 | |
| Transmission failed. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||
| 11/24/2004 | 68657 | 2 | |
| While driving mil code p0420 set. ford tsb 03-24-5 indicates pcm reprogramming rather than replacement of catalytic converters required. despite being within emissions warranty coverage period dealer charged $119 for this work, claiming emissions warranty did not cover this work. defective programming of pcm to cause the check engine light to come on, requiring a visit to dealer. can't pass emissions test with light on, should be against the law. in any case the reprogramming of the pcm should have resulted in no charge. this failure resulted in a mandated, due to state emissions testing, visit to dealer and a charge for service to fix a manufacturing defect.*ak the pcm was reprogrammed, according to dealer, and currently light is off. it is very easy to program the pcm to send erroneous codes at any time, especially when out of warranty, allowing the car dealers to create a cash flow they might not otherwise have. this should be illegal! | |||
| 03/20/2001 | 2 | ||
| Engine shut down completely while proceeding across a busy intersetion, consumer was able to shift into neutral and restart engine while still rolling and continued on,engine check light would stay on, consumer had aarm reman sensor asy-engine elec. replaced, and also pcm reprogrammed. *jb | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE | |||
| 06/22/1997 | 1 | 05/30/1997 | |
| Drive belt failed, causing accident. | |||