Bulletins

BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
POWER TRAIN
1693507/01/200310003831An uncommanded shift to 4x4 low. *tt11/04/2003
028204/29/2002637922Some vehicles built prior to 9/15/2001 may exhibit low line pressure readings while in drive, no 2nd gear, no 3rd gear, no engine braking in manual 1st and slipping shifts and / or delayed engagements. *tt12/09/2002
1588705/01/2002637755Some vehicles may exhibit a no 1-2 upshift, no 2-3 upshift, a no engine braking condition in manual 1 or diagnostic trouble code p0732 (gear 2 incorrect ratio) or p0733 (gear 3 incorrect ratio). *tt12/04/2002
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
1348211/01/1999610895Some vehicles may exhibit a vibration / groan on acceleration or take-off due to the rear transmission mount being twisted and allowing a ground out condition to occur. *tt05/18/2000
746811/01/1999610834Some vehicles may exhibit a vibration / groan on acceleration or take off.05/15/2000
735311/01/1999610785Some vehicles may exhibit a condition of no 4x4 low range engagement or a stuck in 4x4 low range, with no diagnostic trouble codes stored in the gem module. *tt05/15/2000
1341210/01/1999609668Some vehicles may exhibit a condition of no 4x4 low range engagement or a stuck in 4x4 low range, with no (dtc) diagnostic trouble code stored in the gem. *tt04/06/2000
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
581403/01/1999605225Service tips for checking transmission fluid level. *tt06/04/1999
98231211/23/1998603740Issues regareding diagnostic trouble codes ( dtcs ) p0705, p0708, p1704, and / or p1705 may be stored in memory. *yc03/04/1999
988804/27/1998601238Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart. *yc07/10/1998
96241011/18/199650909Transmission - e40d - 4r70w - 4r44e - 5r55e - new digital transmission range sensor - diagnosis service tip. *tw06/17/1997
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
04210712/13/200404241410014086General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures. *tt04/28/2005
0421711/01/200410013369General power train control module (pcm) programming procedures. *tt04/15/2005
998705/27/1999621290Some vehicles may exhibit harsh downshift from 3rd to 1st gear while stopping, hesitation after acceleration from stop and / or lack of power after acceleration from stop on vehicles with 4.0l or 5.0l engines. *tt09/17/2001
00E1102/01/2001619150Service action 00e11, supplement #1 - update information regarding on-board diagnostic system upgrade. *tt05/16/2001
998705/03/1999606407Some vehicles may exhibit harsh downshift from 3rd to 1st gear while stopping; hesitation after acceleration from stop; and / or lack of power after acceleration from stop. *tt01/22/2001
749411/01/1999610853All vehicles with electronic shift on the fly transfer cases will display contact plate pids opposite of what the 1999 or earlier workshop manual indicates when using ngs with 15.0 level or later software. *tt05/16/2000
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 - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT
1350511/01/1999614630All 4x4 vehicles with electronic shift onthe fly transfer cases will display contact plate pids opposite of the 1999 or earlier workshop manual indicates when using ngs with 15.0 level or later software. *tt11/29/2000
98031804/01/1998603511Conditions with axle wind-up on tight turns with control trac transfer case. *yc02/23/1999
BC101989723001/23/199751558Performing tsb 96-24-16, the existing transfer case vibration damper should not be adapted and reinstalled to the service replacement transfer case.06/27/1997
BC348497230101/23/199751481When performing tsb 96-24-16, the existing transfer case vibration damper should not be adapted and reinstalled to the service replacement transfer case. *jd06/27/1997
96252612/02/199650982Axle - front axle leaks fluid from vent tube - vehicles built through 8/96 equipped with 4x4 and awd. *tw06/17/1997
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH
0118109/17/2001625715Brake shift interlock.*jb11/30/2001
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER
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
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY
03050804/01/20050562010017891Front axle leaks fluid from vent tube - vehicles equipped with 4x4 or awd. *tt12/06/2005
035803/17/200310001922Fluid may leak out of the front axle vent tube. *tt *jb07/25/2003
024203/04/2002636056Certain vehicles with 4x4 or all-wheel drive may have a fluid leak from the front axle vent tube. *tt11/04/2002
1484704/01/2001619330Concerns with vehicles exhbit fluid leakage from the front axle vent tube. *tt05/23/2001
1481904/01/2001619314Some 4x4 vehicles may exhibit a fluid leak from the front axle vent tube. *tt05/23/2001
018604/30/2001619276On some vehicles, including sport and sport trac, the front axle leaks fluid from the vent tube. *tt05/22/2001
1228312/01/1998615532Some vehicles may exhibit a fluid leak concern from the front axle vent tube. *tt01/18/2001
536912/01/1998615444Some vehicles may exhibit a fluid leak concern from the front axle vent tube. *tt01/16/2001
008304/17/2000613577Some vehicles equipped with a 5.0l engine may exhibit a rubbing noise during right hand turns from the rear of the vehicle. **mr07/21/2000
98307402/27/1998607369Concerns with axle wind-up and / or clunking, popping, ratcheting type noises when making cornering maneuvers. *tt09/21/1999
1290506/01/1999606937Some vehicles may experience axle wind up and / or clunking, popping, ratcheting type noises when making cornering maneuvers on vehicles equipped with a four wheel drive hi or low range mode. *tt09/08/1999
BC031896110111/01/199650726Vibration/shudder at 4000 - 5000 rpm wide open throttle. *tw06/17/1997
BC967496100110/01/199650534Light to moderate axle noise (axle whine) at 50 to 65 mph (80 to 105 kph) during accels, decels or cruise may be due to axle noise being transmitted from the axle into the vehicle. *tt05/27/1997
BC519796100110/01/199650474Some vehicles equipped w/ an ax4s transaxle may have been shipped w/ a low transaxle fluid level. *tt04/24/1997
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT - SEAL
1375203/01/2001620270Some 4x4 vehicles may exhibit an oil leak from the front axle pinion seal. *tt07/23/2001
1340410/01/19996092199Some 4x4 vehicles may exhibit an oil leak from the front axle pinion seal. *tt11/27/2000
1405604/01/2000613704Some vehicles may exhibit an oil leak from the front axle pinion oil seal area. **mr07/27/2000
851204/01/2000613657Some vehicles may exhibit an oil leak from the front axle pinion oil seal area. **mr07/26/2000
1350411/01/1999610907Concerns with vehicles exhibiting an oil leak from the front axle pinion seal. engineering is currently addressing this issue through the high milage / time-in-service concern resolution process. *tt05/18/2000
731610/01/1999609601Some vehicles may exhibit an oil leak from the front axle pinion seal. *tt04/04/2000
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE
9851403/16/1998601303Concerns with a whistling or hissing noise from the main control area occuring while idling in drive and / or reverse on some vehicles. *tt07/20/1998
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT
BC053496110811/08/199650776Driveshaft design may cause floorpan vibration while at highway speeds or with throttle wide open. *tw06/17/1997
96241611/18/199650914Vibration - in floor pan - at wide open throttle (wot) and/or steady highway speeds (70+ mph) - 5.0l vehicles with all wheel drive (awd) - explorers and mountaineers built in louisville through 7/29/96 and/or st. louis through 8/12/96. *tw06/17/1997
BC522596100110/01/199650500Vehicles may experience a vibration during wide open throttle acceleration or while cruising at highway speeds. revised front driveshaft. *tt04/24/1997
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
0213811/10/2003032210635998Low line pressure reading at wide open throttle (wot), slipping shifts and / or delayed engagements with possible diagnostic trouble codes p0732, p0733, p1762 set on vehicles built before 12/1/2001. *tt11/04/2002
1251203/01/19996091754Brief information on checking transmission fluid level. *t11/14/2000
BC969496100110/01/199650552Information on vehicles that may exhibit a slight delay in the first drive away after the vehicle has been parked overnight, or for a longer period of time. *tt05/27/1997
POWER TRAIN - TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
1372301/01/2000612712Some all wheel drive vehicles may experience a low speed whining noise from the transfer case. *mjs06/12/2000
1257103/01/1999605295Experiencing a whinning noise from the transfer case. *tt06/07/1999
BC101279702001/02/199751191Revised vent tube for vehicles with water ingestion into transfer case. *jd06/27/1997
BC013397020101/02/199751039Revised vent tube for 1995-97 explorers & mountaineers with water ingestion into transfer case. *jd06/27/1997

Consumer Complaints

Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
04/04/20071150001
 I had just gotten into the driver's seat of my parked 1997 mercury mountaineer at an auto repair shop lot when i remembered that i needed to retrieve an article from underneath the seat. i got out of the vehicle and knelt down next to it. as i reached under the seat, the car door hit me and dragged me along the ground. i then realized the vehicle was not only moving in reverse but was picking up speed, as it was on a slight incline. i knew i could not stop this heavy suv; i also saw that its left front tire was heading right for me. i was then a 60-year-old female who had played sports and was still in good physical condition. i did a football-style tuck and rolled away from the mountaineer to avoid getting run over. the vehicle stopped moving only after hitting another parked and unoccupied vehicle: the pickup truck that belonged to the owner of the auto repair shop. local police investigated and found no human error or fault; no ticket was issued. also, while i suffered some scrapes and bruises i did not need emt or hospital attention. i reported this first-ever accident to my auto insurance company, but the adjuster expressed no interest in following up on what i and the auto repair shop owner still believe to be its root cause: a ford suv transmission design flaw that allows for slippage out of park position under inexplicable conditions, such as pavement incline and/or motor vibration. no transmission parts were damaged or replaced on this vehicle because of this incident; nor has there been a repeat of this problem. *tr
09/23/2004850006
 While driving, the transmission slipped. the rpm started racing at a high rate. the consumer restarted the vehicle. please provide more information. *jb
05/07/20021
 Consumer states the overdrive light was on and end of gear selector does not light up, dealer found blown fuse causing internal shift lever short, replaced shift lever assembly and re-routed wiring. *yd
08/15/1996108/15/1996
 While vehicle was parked on an incline with ignition running vehcile jumped into reverse and went about 300 feet and hit 2 parked vehicles. *ak
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT
12/31/199810/01/1998
 I bought this mercury in oct 98 .it is now jan of 99 and i have had quite a few problems .a warrenty came with this car, and we have been there twice ;one for the transfer case, and switch for the power seat , leak on rear hatch window. now im returning it for throttle malfunction. i almost killed my children and myself .i made my children jump out of the car while doing aprox . 5 miles an hour. the more i stepped on the brakes the more the engine idled faster . i dont know anything about cars i am a housewife. i just wish i knew about this defect in the car so it could been corrected before i went on vacation .it is a nice car. i wish mercury would notify theire customers of any defects. thank you very much for this questionair, it helped my family alot . thank you. dawn gag liano. *ak
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT
10/01/1997207/01/1996
 Bearing wheel failed. yh
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT
2
 Driveshaft have failed on two occasions. once at 18,000 miles, and then again at 38,000 miles due to a design flaw.manufacturer has issued new part . *ak

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