Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V453000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 07/23/2007 to 08/14/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 1497 | 08/30/2007 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 09/26/2007 | 09/26/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with the 4.6l engine and 6r transmission, the bolt securing the transmission oil cooler line fittings at the transmission may not have been sufficiently torqued during vehicle assembly. as a result, the bolt may loosen and the transmission oil cooler lines may disengage from the transmission, causing a transmission fluid leak. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If leaking transmission fluid contacts the catalytic converter, it may pose a risk of fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect and have the transmission cooler line attachment bolt tightened free of charge. the recall began on august 30, 2007. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Ford recall no. 07s56.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||||
| ASI-20589 | 12/01/2008 | 10029167 | Ford/mercury: some vehicles may exhibit various symptoms such as drivability symptoms, including but not limited to no crank with/without blown fuse, and illumination of malfunction indicator lamp. *pe | 06/22/2009 | |
| TSB-08-9-5 | 10/23/2008 | 10026385 | Ford/mercury: 4.0l/4.6l hard start/rough running; after long hot soak/dip in rpm when coming to a stop; built on or before 4/2/08. may exhibit a dip in rpm below normal idle level of 600 rpm on deceleration. *pe | 10/23/2008 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT | |||||
| TSB-08-19-3 | 05/01/2009 | 10028736 | Ford: some vehicles may exhibit oil separation from the internal lube found in the unitized cartridge seal. oil separation appears to be and is often misdiagnosed, as an axle lube leak. *pe | 05/20/2009 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT - SEAL | |||||
| TSB-08-19-3 | 05/01/2009 | 10028736 | Ford: some vehicles may exhibit oil separation from the internal lube found in the unitized cartridge seal. oil separation appears to be and is often misdiagnosed, as an axle lube leak. *pe | 05/20/2009 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 05/16/2012 | 117000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mercury mountaineer. the contact stated that while driving 60 mph, he heard a beeping sound. a warning light illuminated on the instrument panel to pull over for safety. he was able to stop and reset the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. the dealer stated that they needed to repair the power train axle. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure and the current mileage was 117,000. | |||
| 05/16/2012 | 117000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2008 mercury mountaineer. the contact stated that while driving 60 mph, he heard a beeping sound. a warning light illuminated on the instrument panel to pull over for safety. he was able to stop and reset the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. the dealer stated that they needed to repair the power train axle. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure and the current mileage was 117,000. kmj | |||
| 05/16/2012 | 117000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2008 mercury mountaineer. the contact stated while driving 60 mph when he hear a beeping sound. a warning light illuminated on the instrument panel to pull over for safety. he was able to stop and reset the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. the dealer stated they needed to repair the power train axle. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure and the current mileage was 117,000.jp | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 11/16/2010 | |||
| My 2008 mercury mountaineer is having a strong transmission kick when down shifting and a squicking noise which i think is coming from the break and my dealer kept on reporting back to me as unable to duplicate the problem. this suv were bought as brand new and i feel like that the car is going to break apart or loose my break everytime i feel those rattles. everytime i would go to my dealer for a service, i would always mention about the problem which they can't fix! | |||
| 05/26/2008 | 38319 | 1 | |
| My ford mountaineer 2008 transmission is erratic and the traction control light comes on when the slipping is taking place. braking is also erratic as i feel a bumping while braking to a stop. it is very dangerous as it feels like to transmission and brake/traction control system is about to go. i called ford and they have know of the problem since 2006 as the transmission used (6r60) continually needs software updates. according to the dealer, most all of these vehicles with this transmission eventually have the problem but very rarely with the base warranty period, so now all of us have to pay but ford has know of the problem even b/4 my vehicle was manufactured.........what do i do, ford is not recalling for this a shifting the risk of the accident and repair to the consumer. please help and let me know what my next step might be....thank you *tr | |||