Recalls

CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - FLOOR SHIFT
98V233000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 07/18/1994 to 01/12/1998V (Vehicle)17500011/20/1998ODIFORD MOTOR COMPANY09/18/199809/25/1998
Defect SummaryVehicle description: passenger vehicles. the floor shift automatic transmission control can be damaged if subjected to certain interior cleaning products. the gear position indicator can deteriorate and not correctly indicate the actual gear position.
Consequence SummaryThis condition can result in incorrect gear selection.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the automatic transmission floor shift control.
NotesOwner notification began november 20, 1998.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Bulletins

BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
POWER TRAIN
9510305/01/199542088The speedometer needle may waver or the speedometer may be noisy due to improper connection of the speedometer cable. *tw11/01/1995
957404/01/199541006The speedometer needle may waver or the speedometer may be noisy on some vehicles. *tw11/01/1995
953702/01/199539220Speedometer inoperative. *tw03/30/1995
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
1589405/01/2002637775Subject regarding automatic shifter assembly or the indicator housing replacement. *tt12/06/2002
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
1317809/01/19996090534Information regarding clunk/rattle on tip-in or transmission gear engagement. *mjs03/21/2000
9924911/29/19996090198This bulletin addresses an issue with the automatic transmission fluid seeping from the vent, resulting in fluid collecting on the main control assembly. *tt03/10/2000
98600101/01/1998605802Subject regarding transmission range selector test success story. *tt07/26/1999
988804/27/1998601238Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart. *yc07/10/1998
9751103/03/199751945Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts. *jd07/17/1997
BC320497021402/14/199751804Harsh shifts and/or harsh engagement accompanied by dtc's 628 or p0741. *tw07/17/1997
BC004497020101/02/199751018Intermittent surging, bucking or shudder concern, intermediate erratic speddometer and/or possibly dtc452. *jd06/27/1997
96261412/16/199650999Transaxle - cd4e - harsh shift and/or engagement - diagnostic trouble code 628 or p0741. *tw06/17/1997
BC018696010212/01/199546445Engineering is investigating a concern on the cd4e transaxle where transmission fluid mists from the transaxle vent tube. this concern causes transmission fluid to puddle on top of the transaxle & can be perceived as a pan gasket or seal l04/25/1996
BC891695040104/01/19953031700Unknown11/01/1995
BC226295060106/01/199542074Unknown11/01/1995
9561103/01/199539907Turbine shaft speed sensor (tss) - mounting surface on pump bodies incorrect. *tw11/01/1995
9422810/01/199437750Fluid leak from pump body of transaxle. *tw01/06/1995
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
BC353195030103/01/199539199Vehicles with traction control may exhibit no engine rpm increase on start-up in cold ambient conditions. *tw03/30/1995
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
975903/03/199751943Leak- automatic transmission fluid- cd4e transaxle in fluid collection on main control assembly. *jd07/17/1997
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
022402/04/2002630631Some vehicles equipped with the cd4e transaxle may exhibit harsh and delayed 1-2/2-3 upshifts after transaxle or turbine shaft speed sensor replacement, possible diagnostic trouble codes 628, 642, 645, 646, 647, 648, p0731, p0732, p0734, p004/19/2002
0018209/01/2000618586Some vehicles may exhibit no forward gear ranges due to the misalignment of the forward / coast clutch cylinder snap ring with respect to the legs of the forward clutch piston. *jb04/17/2001
967903/25/1996613331A condition may exist where the transaxle fluid may leak at the transaxle oil cooler lines where they connect to the radiator. *tt06/21/2000
001901/10/2000612301Information regarding several internal changes that have been implemented on the mrx-75 transaxle to improve shift efforts. *mjs06/07/2000
9920110/04/19996089639Concerns with a harsh shift felt at large throttle openings (or at heavy acceleration rate) on some vehicles. *tt02/10/2000
98231111/23/1998603725Minimal clearance of the cd4e transaxle to subframe makes transaxle installation and removal more difficult. *yc03/03/1999
BC078496101410/14/199650410Weld connection concern w/ the forward/direct/coast clutch cylinder & hub assy. *tt04/24/1997
9515807/01/199545938Transaxle-cd4e-no forward engagement and/or no 3rd gear-transaxles built from 9/28/94 through 10/30/94 (serial #421-0000 through 4303-9999). *sd04/25/1996
POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
1376101/01/2000612789Some vehicles equipped with 2.0l engines may exhibit symptoms of clutch slippage or no clutch engagement after performinb repairs to the clutch system. *mjs06/12/2000
792301/01/20007923612410Clutch will not engage after service.06/08/2000
POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - PEDAL/LINKAGE
BC102669723001/23/199751641Vehicles exhibiting harsh shifts and/or harsh engagement accompanied by dtcs 628 or p0741. *jd06/27/1997
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE
734911/01/1999610783Some vehicles equipped with 2.5l engine and cd4e transmission may exhibit a driveline rattle or clunking type noise during tip-in or transmission gear engagement. *tt05/15/2000
1331610/01/1999609611Exhibiting a driveline rattle or clunking type noise during tip-in or transmission gear engagement. *tt04/04/2000
BC004497230101/23/199751396Intermittent surging, bucking or shudder concern, intermediate erratic speedometer and/or possibly dtc 452- inspect the vss and speedo gear. *jd06/27/1997
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
1337910/01/19996092178Some vehicles equipped with 2.5l engine and cd4e transmission may exhibit a driveline rattle or clunking type noise during tip-in or transmission gear engagement. *tt11/27/2000
699409/01/19996090305Concerns with vehicles exhibiting a driveline rattle or clunking type noise during tip-in or transmission gear engagement. *tt03/14/2000
BC316297021802/18/199751762Clicking noise caused by differential lube tube contacting differential case. *tw07/17/1997
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
99604105/01/1999606956Vehicles may exhibit a hard to shift condition in cold weather. *tt09/08/1999
9624811/18/199650907Noise - grinding or clashing heard when shifting into 3rd gear - vehicles with mtx-75 transaxle - vehicles built through 9/1/96. *tw06/17/1997
BC067896102510/25/199650356Information on aode/4r7w transmission main control & case replacement. *tt04/24/1997
BC270495050305/01/199540089Manual transaxle equipped vehicles may exhibit neutral gear roll over noise which occurs only at idle. *tw11/01/1995

Investigations

NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
POWER TRAIN
RQ02006FORD MOTOR COMPANY02/26/200209/12/2002INCORRECT GEAR INDICATION98V233000
 Shift indicator may deteriorate and not correctly indicate the actual gear position

Consumer Complaints

Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
POWER TRAIN
03/16/1999102/01/1999
 The transmission just started slipping upon initial acceleration and the speedometer needle flipped over to zero and stuck. took back to the dealer where i bought it used (weliever) who took it to wilcher ford as an authorized ford dealer. they initially said it was the transmission/vehicle speed sensor and replaced that. that did not cure the speedometer problem. so they are ordering a new speedometer cable. i will not know if this cures the transmission problem until vehicle is returned. but this failure seems similar to odi id 513344 in your recall list. could you furnish more information to me about this case and/or check to see if my vehicle is listed as still outstanding on any recalls? *ak
10/05/1996508/20/1995
 Speedometer needle bounces around then stops on 0, vehicle jerks and slows down to 0 mph and sometimes stalls. vehicle also vibrates when in any gear and not moving.
03/29/1996103/10/1995
 Speedometer performs erratically.
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
12/06/20042930010
 While driving vehicle changes gears. consumer states vehicle slows down.*ak
01/21/20041
 Vehicle's gear was locked into the parked position. *mr the consumer stopped to get gas and when he returned to the vehicle, he found that the gear would not move out of position. recall# 98v233000. after doing some research the consumer discovered a recall had been issued on the type of vehicle he owns. *sc the consumer was not sure if the recall applied to his vehicle. *jb
12/29/20032
 Consumer stated vehicle jumped out of gear, even when slamming on the brakes, vehicle would not stop. this resulted in several accidents. consumer took vehicle to the dealer/mechanic, and was told that they could not resolve the problem. *ak
1140001
 Automatic transmission fails to down shift while driving. dealership replace dthe transmission, but the problem still exists. *ak
08/06/20031
 While traveling on the highway and without prior warning vehicle downshifts. *ak
03/01/200205/01/2095
 Transmission problem has been analyzed several times by both ford dealer and other shops. they feel solenoids internally have failed and transmission must be rebuilt/replaced. vehicle does not shift properly, will not go into overdrive (4th gear). loss of cruise control. what shifting remains is erratic. speedometer gear drive sheared off and was replaced before full extent of problem became known. in reading on the net about other people with same problem, appears solenoid failure in this transmission is common and premature.*ak
04/12/2002205/01/2097
 This is the 2nd transmission to blow in this car! the first one went at 43,500. i reported this to you on 4/28/99 in your database! three years later same month my 2nd one blew out and now i have to pay another 2,000 bucks for what clearly is a defective ford transmission! why has nhtsa not done anything about this! when it blew out i was going 55 miles an hour and i was almost rear-ended by an 18 wheeler! this has been a problem for years. nhtsa is good at authoring a recall on seatbelts and cup-holders but when it comes to a high priced part you do nothing as the consumer continues to get raped! thanks alot nhtsa!*ak
10/29/2001
 Rpms running at 400-600 rpm's in drive, idle causes it to shake. normally it runs 800-1000rpms. consumer went to dealer regarding tsb, understanding that it was not a recall. transmission is going bad because it's too close to engine. dealer will fix the problem at consumer's cost.*ak
105/02/1995
 Transmission failed once. nlm
01/11/2001205/01/1995
 Since we have purchased this car its been nothing but problems. the first thing was the blower for the heater and air conditioner was making a loud rattling noise.then the brain for the transmission went out and would not allow the car to shift automatically. next, the power steering pump leaked ,so that had to be repaired. then , here comes a good one...the front left rotor and calipor went bad..now this is even better,two weeks ago on the 11th of january, the 2 rear coil springs broke without warning, almost causing my wife to loose control of the car. this also caused the rear brakes to seize up and warp the rotors and calipors. i informed ford of the problem and they responded thank you for letting us know of your problems, this will help us build better products in the future. we have a case id # 189341, this is the number ford gave us. thank you for listening to our problems, hopefully you can help us and many others that have had similar problems get some real results!!s
07/31/2000
 While driving vehicle would stall at any given time, and speed when shifting gears. transmission was replaced by mechanic.*ak
08/21/2000112/01/1997
 This mercury mystique has been a problem from the first time i drove it. all of the recalls were serviced by the dealer but i also experienced both front struts breaking, the front spring breaking, the front rotors cracking and the list goes on. the last straw was when the transmission failed at 74,000. the complete unit was replaced at a cost of over $2,000!! i've read the list of complaints on the 95' mystique and it's makes me want to cry. i will never by a ford product again.
01/01/199909/01/1997
 I have replaced: engine, transmission, blower motor, brakes, now the struts are going out. the car is a lemon!! *ak
02/20/200001/01/1995
 Throttle sticks at wide open position. this caused damage to the transmission, which now grinds when shifting into third gear. the driveshaft was replaced due to noise and vibration at a cost of $1,100.00, but this did not fix the problem. the heater fan switch has failed twice. the first time it was covered under a voluntary program. *ak
 While driving on the highway at 65mph, transmission would jump from overdrive to third gear on its own. sometimes jump from neutral to overdrive. whould not have prior warnings. had contacted dealer & taken vehicle to mechanic. problem can not be duplicated. *ak
03/01/1999105/01/1997
 Transmission slips at 50 mph or more causing vehicle to have no power which could result in an collision. *yc
02/01/199910005/01/1997
 Upon driving the car jolts and halts as if shifting into nuetral
06/02/1999102/01/1997
 At around 38000 miles, the starter gear split in half, causing starter failure. the component was inspected by both an independent mechanic and a ford service technician, and both agreed that the part failed because of a defect. after driving the vehicle about 2000 miles, apparently a piece of the broken starter entered the transmission housing and destroyed the clutch and ring gear, and punched a hole in the transmission housing. i believe this to be a safety issue because the technician told me that the problem was severe enough that it could have caused transmission or clutch parts to actually break off at road speed, possibly entering the passenger compartment of the vehicle. *ak
11/12/1998311/01/1998
 At the speed of 55 mph the car shuts down in the rain or the transmisson slips in and out of gears. recently the check engine light appeared with the air conditioner. i believe its an ongoing electrical issue.
04/28/1999205/01/1997
 I first told the dealer of a small leak. they said it was nothing. i've had nothing but problems with this car and ford refuses to address the problems. i know of many people who have had similar problems. i should not be paying $3,000 for a new transmission for a car that only has 43,594 miles on it. the government should do something about this ongoing problem. the consumer shouldn't be raped by manufacturers lack of interest in making vehicles that will last past 50,000 miles when they ask for tens of thousands up front for their product. please help!!!!!!
02/13/1999110/01/1997
 I feel that this vehicle is a lemon and i am not getting any satisfation from ford or the dealership. i feel that legal action is the only solution. *ak
03/16/1999102/01/1999
 The transmission just started slipping upon initial acceleration and the speedometer needle flipped over to zero and stuck. took back to the dealer where i bought it used (weliever) who took it to wilcher ford as an authorized ford dealer. they initially said it was the transmission/vehicle speed sensor and replaced that. that did not cure the speedometer problem. so they are ordering a new speedometer cable. i will not know if this cures the transmission problem until vehicle is returned. but this failure seems similar to odi id 513344 in your recall list. could you furnish more information to me about this case and/or check to see if my vehicle is listed as still outstanding on any recalls? *ak
 The vehicle jumps forward when being put into gear. dealer says computer on board is telling the transmission there is a malfunction. *ak
10/08/199803/15/1998
 Vehicle would not go into reverse; slipped when shifting; transmission had to be replaced.
06/01/1998
 When vehicle is in reverse it makes a very strange noise. when backing out and applying brakes, the vehicle makes the same noise. no warranty. dealer contacted and cannot find a problem. *ak
1
 Transmission leaks.
03/18/1997403/13/1997
 Transmission problems.
12/27/1996
 Automatic transmission failure. *ak
06/04/1996103/10/1995
 Overdrive disengaged/engaged itself.
12/30/19953
 Consumer complaining because recall work not performed prior to cars sale.
09/28/19958
 Transmission overdrive replaced. *sd
06/21/1995
 A/t: when shift into reverse, vehicle rolled forward about 2 inches; hard acceleration to back up; jumped as though emergency brakes were applied. tt
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
05/01/1995
 Problem with fan motor led to our taking vehicle into dealer. their inspection revealed severe deterioration to wiring harness insulation which service manager said might lead to a fire hazard. ford area rep contacted and offered $1,500 payment toward $2,500 bill. this all took place yesterday, june 10, 1999. i did not authorize any replacement to be done pending further conversation with ford and request that they replace defective wiring harness at no charge to me. please also note that in june 1998, i completed and filed another vehicle owner's questionanaire, this time having to do with defective wiring relating to the abs system. i received no response from that from dot or ford. this problem, having to do with defective weatherproof covering on the 22 pin electrical connector that controls abs and traction control circuits and causes inadvertent braking. i believe these are problems that need the attention of your agency before injuries or fatalaties take place.
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
08/01/2001
 Gear shift gets stuck in the park position, and a screwdriver is needed to get gears loose. dealer has been contacted. please provide further details.*ak
02/23/1995401/21/1995
 The construction of the trunk allows water to enter. also, when vehicle is started, the gear shift would lock up. the solenoid locked due to the cup holder's location. *ak
02/19/1997405/29/1995
 Excessive vibration when shifting in and out of gears, causing vehicle to lurch forward.
04/03/19970
 Gear shift would lock up; needs a screwdriver to unlock it & move it to neutral position; can not put into park or needs to repeat process. *ak
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT
400001
 Vehicle was experiencing the same defect with its shift lever as stated in recall 98 v 233 000, but this vehicle not included in recall due to vin. *ak
07/30/1997108/13/1995
 Gear shift lever and knob failed causing difficulty in shifting gears. mjs
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - FLOOR SHIFT
03/01/2008202/07/2008
 On your web site i have found several recalls on 95 mercury mystique's one is regarding the ac unit and the wires burning up as well as a floor shifter problem causing the shifter not to indicate the correct gear. i went to friendly ford and they stated to me that my vehicle's vin # was not in the data base as having any recalls. i can assure you that these two issues are in fact occurring in my 95 mystique. i have had it looked at by mechanic's and these two issues are in fact on my car and i need them to be fixed under the recalls. *tr
05/13/2000105/05/1995
 Transmission gear gets stuck in park or reverse. when this happens consumer cannot get vehicle into drive. sometimes it gets in drive and cannot be placed into park. dealer has not been contacted.*ak
11/07/19947
 Gear shift locks in park gear. *aw
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH
08/04/2000
 Consumer was able to remove key out of the ignition without gear fully engaged into park . about 2 hours later, 6 year old child went into vehicle to get a cd out of vehicle when he accidently hit the gear selecter into reverse, causing child to panic and jump out , vehicle rolled over child's leg . gears can be moved without key in the ignition and without applying brakes. *ak
07/23/1999107/01/1999
 Power seat fore/aft inop - can't adjust. both front head restraint plastic innards have disintegrated - wobble around -can't adjust. found cruise control inop after delivery - replaced. drivers seatbelt buckle stop button gone - falls to floor. water pump impeler exploded on freeway - left stranded. battery/cable shorted &burned - caused loss of engine power / steering upon short. has also affected performance since incedent- - poor milage and such.automatic trans. switch failed on freeway caused sudden/erratic slowing of vehicle in traffic and loss of acceleration ability.
05/01/19961
 Transmission switch failure. *ak
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY
 While driving heard a pop and vehicle spun out of control, colliding into a tree. the axel has been replaced prior to this incident. the dealer ha been notified. *ak
04/28/1996
 Axle broke while driving, causing front right wheel to fall off. *ak
04/28/1996108/01/1995
 Axle broke while driving, causing front right wheel to fall off. *ak consumer states it was the axle that fell off not the wheel.*jb
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT
 Wheel bearing and the hubs are prematurely wearing. cause unknown. dealer cannot identify the problem. please give any further details. *ak
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT
02/20/200001/01/1995
 Throttle sticks at wide open position. this caused damage to the transmission, which now grinds when shifting into third gear. the driveshaft was replaced due to noise and vibration at a cost of $1,100.00, but this did not fix the problem. the heater fan switch has failed twice. the first time it was covered under a voluntary program. *ak
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
02/19/2003114000203/17/1998
 Transmission will not down shift had a new transmission put in the car and it still does the same thing. no one seems to know why? could you please help me i have spent to much money now. 1995 mercury mystique. *jb
09/11/199802/12/1997
 Transmission failure.
01/30/19971
 Poor operation of manual transmission.
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION - FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY
01/27/200301/16/2002
 Caliviar ford in chesapeake va. refused to complete recall of engine cooling fan electronic fuse due to melted wiring harness. this fault was caused be a previous recal (campaine id number : 01i0090000) (visability: defrogger system:windshield:controls:wiring) causing the attached electrical connectors to melt. i just spent $2000.00 and replacet car with new motor because the motor blowed up due to another factory recall id# 00v367000 engine and engine cooling. i purchased this car with over 100,000 miles and this work was never performed and i did not receive the recal until after 100,000 miles.

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