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
994303/08/1999604751Information regarding reprogramming powertrain control modules (pcms). *tt05/11/1999
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
1589405/01/2002637775Subject regarding automatic shifter assembly or the indicator housing replacement. *tt12/06/2002
1219212/01/1998615459Some vehicles may not allow a shift from park when brake pedal is depressed. *tt01/16/2001
9915207/26/1999608431Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda. *tt01/05/2001
1211911/01/1998613138Some vehicles transmissions may exhibit a transmission fluid leak. *mjs06/19/2000
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
98247304/01/1998603535Additional information regarding the attempts to retro- fit a servo cushion spring to the transmission. *yc02/24/1999
98247204/01/1998603534Some vehicles may experience harsh shift events, usually on the 1-3 upshift or the 3-2 downshift. *yc02/24/1999
988804/27/1998601238Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart. *yc07/10/1998
9751103/03/199751945Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts. *jd07/17/1997
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
9709029718309/02/199754069Experiencing difficulties with the malfunction indicator lamp (mil). *yc03/30/1998
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
98513611/01/1998613273Some vehicles with cd4e transmission may exhibit a transmission fluid leak. *tt06/20/2000
975903/03/199751943Leak- automatic transmission fluid- cd4e transaxle in fluid collection on main control assembly. *jd07/17/1997
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
98S26S212/07/1998615129Safety recall involving certain vehicles with automatic transaxle shift indicator (prndl) bezel - part availability). *tt12/29/2000
98S26S112/07/1998615128Safety recall involving certain vehicles with automatic transaxle shift indicator (prndl) bezel. *tt12/29/2000
1210611/01/1998613091Some vehicles may not allow a shift from park when brake pedal is depressed or the shift lever may exhibit a click sound each time brake pedal is depressed. *mjs06/16/2000
981101/19/1998605554Concerns with automatic transaxle prndl indicator bezel may break. *tt07/08/1999
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT
523812/01/1998615356Some vehicles may not allow a shift from park when brake pedal is depressed. *tt01/13/2001
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - FLOOR SHIFT
513912/01/1998615332Some vehicles may not allow a shift from park when brake pedal is depressed or the shift lever may exhibit a click sound each time brake pedal is depressed. *tt01/13/2001
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH
0118109/17/2001625715Brake shift interlock.*jb11/30/2001
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
1251903/01/19996091763Cd4e transaxle may exhibit a no forward drive concern. *tt11/14/2000
1152004/01/1998613781Some vehicles with mtx v6 transaxle cases may malfunction due to differential gear failure possibly caused by abusive driving. *tt08/03/2000
1150104/01/1998613758Some vehicles with cd4e transaxles may exhibit a no drive concern when in the overdrive selector position. *tt08/01/2000
001901/10/2000612301Information regarding several internal changes that have been implemented on the mrx-75 transaxle to improve shift efforts. *mjs06/07/2000
9815208/03/1998609533Transaxle failed. yd04/03/2000
9920110/04/19996089639Concerns with a harsh shift felt at large throttle openings (or at heavy acceleration rate) on some vehicles. *tt02/10/2000
9914807/12/1999608424Some 2.5l vehicles equipped with mtx-75 transaxle may not move. this may be caused by the differential gear failing. *tt11/24/1999
1259803/01/1999605321Information regarding two cd4e transaxles added to ford quality renewal (fqr) program. *tt06/08/1999
582303/01/1999605229Some vehicles equipped with a cd4e transaxle may exhibit a transmission no forward engagement. *tt06/04/1999
9824212/07/1998604054Powertrain control module (pcm) reprogramming information when replacing transaxle. *yc03/16/1999
98231111/23/1998603725Minimal clearance of the cd4e transaxle to subframe makes transaxle installation and removal more difficult. *yc03/03/1999
98247004/01/1998603532Some vehicles with cd4e transaxle may exhibit a no drive concerns when in the overdrive selector position. *yc02/24/1999
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 - 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
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
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
1179108/01/1998615292Some vehicles with cd4e transmission may exhibit a condition of no crank / no start in park. vehicle will crank and start in neutral. *tt01/12/2001
467408/01/1998615213Some vehicles with cd4e transmission may exhibit a condition of no crank / no start in park. vehicle will crank and start in neutral. *tt01/05/2001
1149404/01/1998613753Some vehicles may experience harsh shift events, usually on the 1-3 upshift or the 3-2 downshift. *tt08/01/2000
99604105/01/1999606956Vehicles may exhibit a hard to shift condition in cold weather. *tt09/08/1999

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
10/15/200389000
 Took my car in october 15, 2003.jim dobson ford in winamac to check my car out and they told me it wasn't an electrical problem with my transmission it was hydrolic or the second speed gear went out. i told them to go ahead and rebuild the transmission. they pulled the transmission out on the 16th. called them on the 17th. they told me that the mechanic called off sick and that they did not have a chance to open the transmission up to find out exactly what is wrong with it. mechanic called of again on the 18th and the 20th. asked them about a loaner car. they said they don't have loaner cars . doesn't my transmission look pretty on a pedestal!
10/20/2002
 While driving the vehicle experience intermittenly gas light become inoperable at the same time the speedometer got crazy up and down. dealer has been notified. please provide further inforamtion. ts
07/17/2000
 While driving speedometer/cruise control and overdrive malfunctioned. dealer is replacing the speed sensor.*ak
04/07/1999104/21/1999
 Speedometer inoperative. yh
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
10/03/2006158689202/16/2005
 Failed to go into gear from park, changing gears difficult, did not move in drive, would not go into reverse, engine died while driving 35 m.p.h made loud noise. *nm
08/07/200502/16/2003
 The trans is out not working. it worked fine,and just stop,made a funny noise and just stoped. ipulled in my yard.know it want move.for know reason.
03/18/20052
 I have a 1998 mercury mystique, andi think the transmission ought to be recalled because i have seen countles numbers of transmission failures on searching the internet and i happen to be one too , the transmission wen t out on ours a few years ago while the car was basically new, found out i had warrenty on it stiill got that fixed , now a little over a year since thenand it's went out again, but i have nno warrenty now which really sucks, so they has to be something going on with this model of car because there is too many transmission problems with so many people. please write back and let me know something. thanx alot. *ak
08/09/200455000108/15/1998
 Transmission failure in that had loss of forward motion had reverse only). car only has 55000 miles.
01/28/200475200106/19/2000
 Automatic transmission failure. *ak
1171161
 The vehicle experienced problems with it's air bags. the vehicle' also leaked fluid at the transmission joint. the vehicle leaked 2 1/2 qts of transmission fluid in approximately 3 weeks. since the vehicle was no longer under warranty the dealer refused to assist the consumer. *nm
05/26/2003600001
 I have had shifting problems with the automatic transmissions on a 1998 mercury mystique. from my research this transmission made by a joint venture between mazda and ford has had major problmes. i have had it to the local ford dealer seven times to get it fixed. they thought it was all electrical but now tell me they need to pull the transmission and check three things inside it. the car has been undriveable for three months through this process. i have already spent $650.00 and now the real expensed process starts.*ak
02/05/20031
 The transmission failed, which caused the vehicle not to accelerate.*jb
11/02/2002800001
 Consumer stated the transmission gears did not shift properly. mr *jb
11/26/2001
 While driving 20 mph heard a loud noise from under the hood. vehicle started to slow down and would not respond to accelerator pedal. dealer determined that transmission needed to be replaced.*ak
10/28/2001105/01/1999
 Transmission went out of car without any warning in th e middle of traffic. *ak
12/01/2000108/01/1997
 Approx. 3 weeks ago, the original battery in my car was completely dead . it had showed no signs of losing power prior to that day. i bought a new battery and when i hooked it up the engine started turning over. the keys were in my pocket. as a result the starter died. i had the car towed to a local service station. they replaced the starter and a cracked serpantine belt. a few days later i was driving from nj to pa when i heard a strange buzzing sound under my hood and i smelt the faint smell of something burning. i pulled over, turned off the ignition and looked under the hood. i did not see anything out of the ordinary. the car would not start back up. i had it towed to a near bye service station. again the starter had to be replaced along with a burned relay wire and a battery. when i went to pick the car up, the new battery had died and we noticed some more burnt wires near the fuse box. i than had the car towed to haldeman lincoln mercury in allentown, pa 610-797-5005. until this point i was reluctant to take my car to the dealer because they had been extremely unresponsive to past issues i have had with the transmission shifting delayed and hard and also with the check engine light and a engine timing issue. these issues happened right after my warranty expired and despite three seperate letters to ford, the company did nothing to address my situation. i conveyed this entire story to the service advisor, mike siemons, at haldeman lincoln mercury dealership and he gave me the customer service number for ford. on 2/10/01 i spoke with a customer service rep. who stated that he would relay my report to a area account rep. who would help remedy my problem. i was informed the rep. would call me by the end of business today. so far he has not called. the dealership informed me today that i needed to pay $2k+ for a new wire harness and a 3rd starter in as many weeks. they attribute the problem to a battery that leaked acid. this isn't the proble
 Transmission failure. *ak
07/17/2000
 While driving speedometer/cruise control and overdrive malfunctioned. dealer is replacing the speed sensor.*ak
11/01/19991910/01/1999
 No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
09/19/1999503/01/1998
 When driving at various speeds during rainy and wet conditions,the power steering fails during the enactment of a turn. the dealership cannot diagnosethis dangerous occurance.
07/07/1999204/21/1999
 Transmission shift lever failed resulting hard in to gear, dealer replaced and transmission is not shifting again. yh
07/20/1999
 When driving at any speed and applying the brakes, there is a knocking noise, and the brakes go straight to the floorboard. also, transmission is slipping, and consumer can't shift the gears. in addition, vehicle accelerates when driving or coming to a stop. *ak
11/21/1998
 When driving at any speed the transmission jumps, and skips gears. also, transaxle failed, vehicle is shifting hard at hwy speed. *ak
 The automatic transmission broke and needs to be fixed. also, there is knocking noise coming from the vehicle. *ak
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES
07/21/20031
 Consumer states that while her husband was driving vehicle began to slow down, and he could not drive it but about 5 mph. he had to stop and put transmission fluid in vehicle and wait a while. he was able to drive it a little while longer at a higher speed. then, it would do the same thing. they had the automobile towed in for service, and was told that transmission was leaking fluid inside the transmission.*ak
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
107/18/1998
 The shifter does not shift intermittently. nlm
12/20/1998
 Manufacturer recall notice #98s-26 shift indicator; vehicle was taken to dealer on serveral occasions, and was given various excuses for not honoring recall. consumer seeking help from nhtsa in this matter. *ak
 Consumer received recall letter. contacted dealer no parts available to correct the problem. recall number 98v233000. please give any further details. *ak
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT
11/01/200010/01/2000
 On several occassions since 11/2000 i have experienced the problem of my floor shift component locked in the park position. i understand that the recall information regarding this problem that my vehicle was not a part of the group for campaign 98v233000. my problem lies with why would i be experiencing the same problem that has been detected in other vehicles, but because my vehicle vin # was not among the group that was notified of the recall, i should be burdened with the expense of replacing this component. i would just like a little further information regarding my concern. thank you in advance for your assistance in this matter.
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - FLOOR SHIFT
6
 Consumer is disappointed with the number (6) of recalls that have been issued on this vehicle. nlm
12/20/1998
 Conumer received manufacturer's recall notice #98s-26, nhtsa recall 98v233, concerning trasnsmission floor shift indicator. vehicle was taken to dealer. dealer informed consumer that he would contact consumer when parts arrived. nothing was heard since. seeking hntsa for help in this matter. *ak
11/15/1998
 Consumer experienced problems with shift level indicator. while having vehicle washed, vehicle started moving on its own. this vehicle's sudden movement, caused it to run into an iron structure in which the vehicle was damaged. the manufacturer has yet to be contacted. the defects described comply with recall number 98v233000. *ak
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER
08/07/200502/16/2003
 The trans is out not working. it worked fine,and just stop,made a funny noise and just stoped. ipulled in my yard.know it want move.for know reason.
12/25/2001111/01/1997
 I took my car to my mechanic after my check engine light was illuminated -- he told me that the computer indicated torque control slippage -- then took the car to mountain view ford where the service advisor informed me that my transaxle pump needed replacing and that it would cost just over $1000 -- this car only has just over 32000 miles on it and i was also told that my 100000 mile powertrain warranty would not cover it -- this is a defect on the car and should be subject to a recall.*ak
12/25/2001111/01/1997
 Engine check light was illuminated while driving out of town on christmas day -- the drive home was unsettling because of the constant jerking in the rear of the car. i took my car to my mechanic -- it was hooked on a computer which indicated a code 1744 indicating excessive slippage on the torque converter. i believe this should be reported because this is potentially a recall issue and this should be covered under my powertrain warranty. my car is barely 4 years old and has below average mileage.
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY
03/20/2002102/27/1997
 Consumer started up the vehicle, the engine raced up and down then it slowed down, he put the vehicle in gear then he heard something popped. vehicle was towed; consumer was told that the right axle shaft was broken. *yd
 While driiiving 55mph front axle broke, causing front right tire to come off. vehicle rolled over.*ak
03/22/2002
 Consumer states the right front axle collapes while pulling out of the driveway, dealer and the manufacturer have not been notified at this time. nlm *mr
11/21/1998
 When driving at any speed the transmission jumps, and skips gears. also, transaxle failed, vehicle is shifting hard at hwy speed. *ak
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT
11/21/1998
 Consumer was driving and heard some noise ,and noticed the axle shaft broke while driving. *ak
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION - FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY
12/17/1998
 Received recall98v233000 in the mail. had called dealership for appointment. was informed no parts available. called 2 wks later & still no parts. was told would have to order parts. called once again 3 weeks later & still no parts. *ak

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