Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||||
| 12120 | 11/01/2001 | 630349 | Some vehicles with 4r700 transmissions built from 4/16/98 through the end of the 1998 model year may exhibit a leak from the vent area of the transmission. *tt | 04/16/2002 | |
| 9943 | 03/08/1999 | 604751 | Information regarding reprogramming powertrain control modules (pcms). *tt | 05/11/1999 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 17810 | 05/01/2004 | 10008569 | Transmission failure where there is a large amount of metal or debris in the pan. *tt | 08/05/2004 | |
| 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 | |
| 11482 | 04/01/1998 | 613391 | For certain model vehicles, the 4r70w transmission solenoid molded leadframe must be replaced when removed. *tt | 07/10/2000 | |
| 5078 | 11/01/1998 | 613207 | Some vehicles equipped with a 4r70w transmissions may experience harsh reverse engagement. *tt | 06/19/2000 | |
| 9811351 | 02/01/1998 | 607519 | Some vehicles with 4r70w transmission may have a harsh reverse engagement. *tt | 09/24/1999 | |
| 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 | |
| 982312 | 11/23/1998 | 603740 | Issues regareding diagnostic trouble codes ( dtcs ) p0705, p0708, p1704, and / or p1705 may be stored in memory. *yc | 03/04/1999 | |
| 98412 | 03/02/1998 | 601273 | The 4r70w transmission installed in some vehicles will have an orange | 07/16/1998 | |
| 9888 | 04/27/1998 | 601238 | Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart. *yc | 07/10/1998 | |
| 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 | |
| 12704 | 05/01/1999 | 6091676 | Subject regarding all vehicles requires a parameter reset to be performed on the passive anti-theft system module (pats / vic / hec) when the powertrain control module (pcm) is replaced. *tt | 11/09/2000 | |
| 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 | |||||
| 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 | |||||
| 02136 | 07/08/2002 | 635994 | On some vehicles, the brake shift interlock may be inoperative, now allowing the operator to move the shift lever from the park position. stop lamp operation may also be affected. *tt | 11/04/2002 | |
| 01181 | 09/17/2001 | 625715 | Brake shift interlock.*jb | 11/30/2001 | |
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE | |||||
| 983073 | 02/27/1998 | 607368 | Some vehicles may exhibit a drive line vibration. *tt | 09/21/1999 | |
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT | |||||
| 985166 | 11/01/1998 | 613299 | Some vehicles may exhibit a popping / ticking noise when the car is shifted from reverse to forward gear. *tt | 06/20/2000 | |
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 985143 | 11/01/1998 | 613279 | Some vehicles with 4r70w transmissions built from 4/16/98 through the end of the 1998 model year may exhibit a leak from the vent area of the transmission. *tt | 06/20/2000 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 07/31/2006 | 66000 | 1 | 03/01/2000 |
| Dt*: the contact stated that the vehicle shifted into reverse after it was put in to park. there was no accident involved. the contact believes this is a manufacturing defect and not something caused by wear and tear. this was the first occurrence and the vehicle has not been inspected by a dealer. updated 8/16/2006 - *nm | |||
| 10/01/2003 | 49000 | 1 | |
| Dealer replaced automatic transmission at 49000 miles at cost $1,800 to the consumer. *ak | |||
| 5 | |||
| The od light on the dashboard is illuminated and it won't go out unless the vehicle is stopped and restarted, the dealer has stated that no harm could be done with this light being on. *slc | |||
| 08/15/2000 | 0 | ||
| While driving up a hill shifting into second gear, and when moving pawl back to drive, it won't be able to do so. also, engine will stall, and there will be no power steering or brakes. then, shifting to neutral and moving vehicle so that it could start working again. *ak | |||
| 09/01/1998 | |||
| Transmission surges severel times when going into overdrive. *ak | |||
| 1 | 07/01/1998 | ||
| Transmission slipped and shuttered on incline at 10 mph. yh | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 07/13/1998 | 06/01/1998 | ||
| The vehicle sits uneven after the rear air springs are inflated. this problem doesn't fall within manufacturer specs. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | |||
| 11/11/1998 | 09/01/1998 | ||
| Abnormal whining noise from differential at 50-65 mph. *ak | |||