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
99181309/06/19996090076Experiencing an inoperative or inaccurate odometer / speedometer readings. *tt03/06/2000
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
0113707/09/2001620988Some vehicles equipped with a 4r70w automatic transmission may exhibit a clunk noise during the 2-1 downshift event. *tt09/05/2001
1372503/01/2001620267Some vehicles with a4wd may exhibit a vibration / moan at highway speeds. *tt07/23/2001
9915207/26/1999608431Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda. *tt01/05/2001
1286706/01/19996092025Some vehicles equipped with 4r44e or 5r55e transmission may exhibit slipping shifts, delayed or no engagements. *tt11/17/2000
99-618405/01/1999607003Some vehicles may exhibit slipping shifts, delayed or no enggements. *tt11/03/2000
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
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
746811/01/1999610834Some vehicles may exhibit a vibration / groan on acceleration or take off.05/15/2000
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
99161008/09/1999607667Concerns with slipping transmission shifts and / or delayed or no transmission engagements may occur on some vehicles. *tt10/04/1999
645806/01/1999606855Some vehicles with 4r44e / 5r55e transmissions may exhibit slipping shifts, delayed or no engagements. *tt09/03/1999
581403/01/1999605225Service tips for checking transmission fluid level. *tt06/04/1999
994603/08/1999604762Concerns with transmission fluid leaking at radiator. *tt06/01/1999
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
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
1309108/01/19996091893Some vehicles with automatic 4 wheel drive (a4wd) may exhibit multiple generic electronic module (gem) functional concerns (i.e., inoperative one touch down, chime, 4x4 shift motor, etc.). *tt11/16/2000
1270405/01/19996091676Subject 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. *tt11/09/2000
684408/01/1999608787Some vehicles with automatic 4 wheel drive (a4wd) may exhibit multiple generic electronic module (gem) function concerns such as inoperative on touch down, chime, 4x4 shift motor, etc. *tt11/08/2000
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
9914707/12/1999608423Information on using the service bay technical system (sbts) and new generation star (ngs) tester, and to update the powertrain control module (pcm) information charts. *tt11/24/1999
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
994601/01/1999606733Concerns with transmission fluid leaking at the radiator. *tt09/01/1999
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT
1458601/01/2001617969Some 4.0l vehicles with a4wd built prior to 9/13/99 may exhibit a vibration / pulsation at 0-45 mph on dry pavement under light to moderate acceleration in 4 auto mode which may characteristic with the control trac 4x4 system. *jb04/02/2001
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
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH
0118109/17/2001625715Brake shift interlock.*jb11/30/2001
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
0111406/11/2001622642Some 4x4 vehicles may exhibit a high-pitched squeal or whistle type noise from the front axle area of the vehicle at speeds from 16 to 64 km/h (10 to 40 mph). *tt10/22/2001
0141103/05/2001619427High-pitched front axle squeal or whistle type noise from the front of the vehicle at speeds from 16 to 64 km/h (10 to 40 mph). *tt05/30/2001
1481904/01/2001619314Some 4x4 vehicles may exhibit a fluid leak from the front axle vent tube. *tt05/23/2001
1484704/01/2001619330Concerns with vehicles exhbit fluid leakage 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
1331510/01/19996092139Some vehicles equipped with 5.0l engines and 3.73:1 ratio / 8.8 inch ring gear rear axles may exhibit a whine noise during various drive modes at speeds between 45 to 65 mph. *tt11/27/2000
603205/01/19996091736Some vehicles may exhibit a high pitched squeal or whistle type noise from the front end at speeds from 10 mph to 40 mph. *tt11/14/2000
1252103/01/19996091767Vehicles with limited slip / traction-lok rear axles may exhibit a chatter noise while turning. *tt11/14/2000
1284306/01/1999606905Some 4x4 vehicles may exhibit a high pitched squeal or whistle type noise from the front end at speeds from 10 mph to 40 mph. *tt11/08/2000
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
724110/01/19996090821Vehicles equipped with 5.0l engines and 3.73:1 ratio / 8.8 inch ring gear rear axles may exhibit a whine noise during various drive modes at speeds between 45 to 65 mph. *tt03/30/2000
1317609/01/19996090530Information regarding rear axle whine at highway speeds. *mjs03/21/2000
699209/01/19996090301Some vehicles may exhibit a whine noise from the rear axle during various drive modes at highway speeds. *tt03/14/2000
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
584503/01/1999605233Some vehicles equipped with limited slip / traction-lock rear axles may exhibit a chatter noise while turning. *tt06/04/1999
550603/01/1999605189Vehicle may exhibit a high pitched squeal / whistle type noise from the front end at speeds from 10 mph to 40 mph. *tt06/03/1999
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
1300407/01/1999610753Some 4.0l vehicles with a4wd may exhibit a vibration / pulsation felt from the driveline in the steering wheel and floorpan on acceleration / light tip-in at 25-35 mph when in 4 auto mode. *tt05/12/2000
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
1300407/01/1999610753Some 4.0l vehicles with a4wd may exhibit a vibration / pulsation felt from the driveline in the steering wheel and floorpan on acceleration / light tip-in at 25-35 mph when in 4 auto mode. *tt05/12/2000
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
99688708/01/1999608882Some 4.0l vehicles with a4wd may exhibit a vibration / pulsation at 0-45 mph on dry pavement under light to moderate acceleration. *tt12/06/1999
POWER TRAIN - TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
1311208/01/19996091923Vibration on light to moderate acceleration at 0 - 45 mph on a4wd vehicles. *tt11/16/2000
1372301/01/2000612712Some all wheel drive vehicles may experience a low speed whining noise from the transfer case. *mjs06/12/2000

Investigations

NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
POWER TRAIN
SQ99017FORD MOTOR COMPANY06/09/199902/22/2000VEHICLE HESITATION/STALLING
 Ford has issued a technical service bulletin, article no. 99-8-7, pertaining to the powertrain control module (pcm) of the explorers, which may be related to this issue.the service bulletin addressed the issues of explorers and mountaineer's harsh downs

Consumer Complaints

Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
09/01/2005110/01/2004
 1999 mercury mountaineer developed problems with the windshield wipers, tires, driver's side mirror, linkage on the transmission, check engine light and the airbag light.*mr
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
5
 This vehicle has been recalled 5 times since purchase, the most recent is for the pcm (00s45), the consumer believes this vehicle was poorly put together and that the manufacturer should provide an extended warranty for the vehicle. nlm
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY
09/11/1999304/01/1999
 The rear end makes a noise while driving, also during right turns, tried to get it repaired twice before!*ak
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE
 Defective front axle seals. dt
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
04/08/200567000202/20/1999
 1999 mercury mountaineer. leak in rear differential at 40,000 miles. replaced pinion seal. at 67,000 miles, a loud, whine emitted from rear axle when driving (regardless of speed) and the mechanic advises us to replace rear differential bearings or entire rear differential. if we don't, we fear the rear axle will fail, causing a crash.*ak
POWER TRAIN - TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
05/08/200554000106/23/2000
 Dt: was driving and the suv threw itself into 4 wheel drive low, causing rapid deceleration of vehicle. it was raining and it happened without warning. ford has special service messages #508000 drive line trasfer case concerns. contact has concerns about not being notified by manufacturer about problem.suv is at dealer now and is still under warranty. contact says is is very dangerous when this happens in traffic and rain.*ak
700007
 Brakes failed seven times within 70,000 miles. an independent mechanic determined that the gem control module was the problem. when the gem control module malfunctioned, the brakes failed, and the 4-wheel drive didn't operate. also, windshield wipers operated intermittently. *ak

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