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
96V086000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 07/01/1995 to 10/01/1995V (Vehicle)10000007/17/1996ODIFORD MOTOR COMPANY05/14/199605/17/1996
Defect SummaryThe park pawl shaft was improperly positioned when the roll pin that retains it was installed during transmission assembly. if the shaft was not properly positioned, the roll pin may not have lined up with the groove in the shaft and have been crushed at assembly. also, a burr could have been raised on the shaft.
Consequence SummaryThis could result in the park pawl occasionally not engaging when the transmission selector lever is placed in the park position. this could result in the vehicle rolling as if in neutral if the vehicle operator does not apply the parking brake.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect the park pawl shaft roll pin. if the roll pin is damaged, both the roll pin and the park pawl shaft will be replaced. in addition, owners will be reminded to fully apply the parking brake, in addition to placing the transmission in park.
NotesSystem: power train; transmission; automatic. vehicle description: passenger vehicles and mini-vans equipped with ford ax4s automatic transaxles. note: owner notification is expected to begin in mid-june 1996. note: 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 1-800-424-9393.
96V176000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 04/07/1995 to 08/16/1996V (Vehicle)34000010/09/1996MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY09/18/199609/26/1996
Defect SummaryThe automatic transmission park pawl shaft may not be free to rotate as intended. if the park pawl shaft does not rotate, it would prevent the park pawl from engaging the park gear when the shift lever is in the park position.
Consequence SummaryThis condition could result in the vehicle rolling as if in neutral with the shift lever in the park position.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect the park pawl shaft rotation and those shafts with restricted rotation will be replaced with a shorter shaft that will not restrict rotation.
NotesOwner notification:owner notification is expected to being september 30, 1996. note: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 1-800-424-9393.
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
96V166000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 08/01/1996 to 08/28/1996V (Vehicle)4000009/23/1996MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY09/05/199609/23/1996
Defect SummaryThe park pawl abutment bracket has a sharp edge which can cause the parking pawl to hang up and not engage the park gear. this would allow the vehicle to move even though the gear shift indicator shows that the vehicle is in park.
Consequence SummaryUnintended and unexpected vehicle movement can result in personal injury and property damage.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the park pawl abutment bracket.
NotesOwner notification:owner notification is expected to begin september 23, 1996.note: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 1-800-424-9393.

Bulletins

BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
POWER TRAIN
1735808/01/20041796310008183Groan/buzz/vibration when the gear selector is in park with the vehicle parked on an incline. *tt this bulletin updates previous bulletin 17358, dated 11/01/2003 to include 2005 models. *tt07/22/2004
1537011/01/2001630351Some vehicles may exhibit a groan/buzz/vibration when the gear selector is in park. *tt04/16/2002
1539211/01/2001630356Some vehicles may exhibit a park pullout clunk noise when shifting from park to another gear position. *tt04/16/2002
1217811/01/1998613234Information regarding tsb 98-5a-12 (transaxle/transmission/transfer case-vehicles towed behind recreational vehicles-recommended guidelines) does not list towing information for certain model vehicles. *mjs06/19/2000
994303/08/1999604751Information regarding reprogramming powertrain control modules (pcms). *tt05/11/1999
9711109723711/10/199753663Concerns with harsh engagements and harsh shifts with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) 628, p0741 and/or p1744. *yc03/30/1998
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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
98311202/23/1998607407Some vehicles may exhibit an intermittent neutral condition after driving and coming to a stop. *tt09/22/1999
988804/27/1998601238Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart. *yc07/10/1998
BC238097050105/01/199752820Harsh 1-2 upshift. *tw09/12/1997
9751103/03/199751945Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts. *jd07/17/1997
BC10120970201/02/199751184Verify the transaxle installed in the vehicle is the correct model and model year for the vehicle. *jd06/27/1997
BC001197020101/02/199751009A buzz noise in ax4s transaxles on 1996/97 taurus/sable and windstars. *jd06/27/1997
BC004297230101/23/199751392For 1996 3.0l 2-valve vehicles stop updating the processor to the r-12 calibration. this update may cause the vehicle to stall on cold engagement. *jd06/27/1997
96261312/16/199650998Transaxle - ax4s - extended 2-3 shift and/or higher than expected engine rpm during 2-3 shift at light to medium throttle and/or no 2-3 shift - vehicles equipped with 3.0l engine - service tip. *tw06/17/1997
BC968396100110/01/199650542Procedure for updating the calibration from r-11 to r-12 for stalling on decel & misfire codes on 3.0l vehicles. *tt05/27/1997
BC519196100110/01/199650469For concerns of stalling, reflash pcm w/ 1996 calibration (r11 level). *tt04/24/1997
BC068596102410/24/199650361Procedure for stalling on decel & misfire codes when updating the calibration from r-11 to r-12. *tt04/24/1997
9519909/01/199546466The ax4s transaxles contain elastomeric gaskets for the main control cover and the bottom pan. these new gaskets replace the cork-style gaskets. the elastomeric gasket has improved duability and sealing capability and is reusable.04/25/1996
BC009196010212/01/199546408For concerns of loss of radio sound, power windows & lock functions & increased p/s effort when trans is shifted into reverse or drive, perform proper diagnostics for these concerns. if no solution is found the cause of these concerns may04/25/1996
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
520512/01/1998615337Some vehicles may exhibit a ngs error message, total checksum error after ngs / sbts pcm reprogramming. *tt01/13/2001
1181508/01/1998615311Some vehicles with ax4s transaxles may exhibit a concern of increased engine rpm and bump on the 3-2 torque demand down shift at light throttle (tip-in) between 10-15 mph. *tt01/12/2001
1216911/01/1998613186Some vehicles may exhibit a ngs error message after ngs/sbts pcm reprogramming. *mjs06/19/2000
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
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
BC054296110711/07/199650781Instructions on performing the inspection during recall 96s51. *tw06/17/1997
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT
1261603/01/1999605338Information on transaxle service case replacement with oss (output shaft speed sensor) hole. *tt06/08/1999
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH
0118109/17/2001625715Brake shift interlock.*jb11/30/2001
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER
0312306/23/200310002684Torque converter clutch not engaging when commanded and/or diagnostic trouble codes p0741 or p1744 stored in memory. models from 1996 to 2003. *tt09/10/2003
98498611/01/1998613027Exhibiting a higher than expected engine rpm (flare) and harsh bump on the 3-2 torque demand down shift at light throttle (tip in) 16-24 km/h (10-15 mph). *tt06/16/2000
986503/30/1998601316Torque converter clutch not engaging and/or diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0741 or p1744 stored in memory. *yc07/22/1998
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
470708/01/1998615246Some vehicles with ax4s transaxles may exhibit a concern of increased engine rpm and bump on the 3-2 torque demand down shift at light throttle (tip-in) between 10-15 mph. *tt01/10/2001
9918409/06/19996090053Some vehicles equipped with ax4s transaxle, may exhibit a harsh 2-3 downshift may occur when coasting around a corner and then accelerating. *tt03/06/2000
99673508/01/1999608455Some vehicles equipped with the ax4s transaxle may exhibit a harsh 3-2 downshift when coasting around a corner and then stepping into the throttle to accelerate away from the corner. *tt12/01/1999
BC001197230101/23/199751384Buzz noise in ax4s transaxles. *jd06/27/1997
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT - SEAL
98267504/01/1998603573A revised forward clutch inner seal for the axod, axode, ax4s & ax4n transaxle is available with improved sealing and reduced chance of the seal rolling during installation. *yc02/25/1999
POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - PEDAL/LINKAGE
1255903/01/1999605294Concerns with reverse clutch that could become sheared or torn in extremely cold temperatures. *tt06/07/1999
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE
980216983705/27/1998600590Some vehicles may experience an no forward or reverse movement. *yc05/27/1998

Consumer Complaints

Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
POWER TRAIN
04/15/200367000
 I have had this car for one year and one half. i bought it from ray hudson chevrolet in la crosse ,wis. i had the car two weeks and the transmission had to be replaced. two weeks after the front and back brakes had to be replaced. this was at the dealers exspense. i had to have a wheel bearing replaced and now after a year and 1/2 i have to replace the whole motor.
107/06/1996
 When the vehicle is parked and transmission is in the park position, it will sometimes allow the vehicle to roll.
12/11/1996107/01/1996
 Speedometer cable bracket failed.
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
09/11/2009140000111/19/2001
 Tl*the contact owns a 1996 mercury sable wagon. the contact stated the vehicle had been parked on sept 10,09 at 3:30, the next day, at 6:30 pm the vehicle caught fire. the vehicle was engulfed in flames. there were no injuries. the fire department extinguished the fired and stated that it was as electrical fire. a fire report is available if needed. the manufacturer was not notified. the insurance has not advised the contact if the vehicle was destroyed or not. an insurance adjuster will provide the findings as soon as possible. the failure mileage was 140,000. updated 10/20/09 *cn the consumer stated the transmission was replaced twice. updated 10/23/09.*jb
10/02/2005102/15/2004
 (1) car shifts hard during acceleration and deceleration. speedometer does not work or bounces up, then down. check engine light comes on. (2) while driving at normal road speeds the transmission will switch to low gear causing sudden throw of driver inside car and at times when trying to accelerate there is a long delay in power to engine then sudden acceleration. (3) replaced cam sensor and other sensor three times and always fails again.*jb
04/09/20041380001012/07/2002
 Power train slipping and failure. transmission will slip after first stop. let set for a few minutes and restart, will drive until next stop.*ak
10/27/20032
 While driving about 55 mph on the highway and without warning the overdrive light appeared on the dashboard for transmission. the vehicle shut down, and was towed to the dealer for analysis. the vehicle had been at dealer more than once. *ak
06/12/200365001204/18/1997
 The vehicle was parked and with no warning rolled forward. the dealer was notified. *ak the vehicle was stopped and the gear shift was in park. the consumer exited the vehicle, and when he returned to the vehicle, it started to roll down the slope of the roadway. the consumer ran after the vehicle and was able to get it under control. *scc *jb
07/09/200396512106/07/2003
 Problem started when shifting from park to drive, car would lurch forward unless you had brake pedal pushed down as hard as you could. then while leaving a stop light car would hesitate then pick up speed very slowly, finally the car will not go into reverse. transmission shop said that transmission had to be replaced. $1800.00 !! *jb
10/24/20025889007/20/2002
 I have a mercury sable 1996, manufactured in 9/95. vin number 1melm53s3ta608443. my car has 58,000 miles and the transmission is almost gone. i was informed that there is a recall on the transmissions for this car and i am looking for the necessary information to take with me to dealer for replacement. i have also noticed that my car jerks forward when am taking off from a stopped position. i have done all that i can to take care of this car but nothing i do has worked. there are so many complaints and recalls on this car and i really need help with my research to present to the dealer when i take this car in for repairs again. a website if there is one to help find my vin #. any recall information. help! *nlm
04/24/200246650305/03/1999
 Car is a 1996 mecury sable, vin 1melm50u4ta636032, with a defective transmission. car would lunge and jerk as car would slow and then re-accelerate (such as going into and out of a curve in town, or approaching a red light that changed to green before the car completely stopped.) car was first worked on 9/9/1999, at which time the car had 28,156 miles on it. the dealer replaced a sensor under warrenty. the symptons again started occuring about a year later. when serviced on 5/15/2001, the dealer could not find the source of the problem. finally, the transmission failed in april 2002. the transmission was replaced 4/24/2002 with less than 47,000 miles on the car. the car had an extended warrenty from ford. at the time of the failure, the warrenty had expired for time (greater than 5 years) but not mileage. however, the car was covered by the warrenty (time and mileage) during both the september 1999 and may 2001 services. had the fault been properly diagnosed at either time while still under warrenty, my contention is that the transmission would not have failed. i currently have the transmission. the gearing system has notches in the teeth.
04/23/2002
 After putting vehicle in park it rolled forward. had to apply brakes for vehicle to stop. vehichle was not on a hill.*ak
06/15/2001506/01/2001
 Transmission has not worked properly since consumer purchased automobile. he had taken automobile back to the dealer for transmission repairs five times.*ak transmission shifts improperly and bangs in to gear in certain down shift circumstance. the transmission dealer replaced a switch and adjusted two bands. *yh
04/01/1995
 When reverse is engaged it takes several minutes before it will engage. most transmissions when put in gear work imediately. i have always had a problem with this car. i have paid every time to have this problem fixed and it constantly reverts to the same problem. *ak
04/06/2001108/01/1995
 Coolant turned to a rusty sluggy mixture. freeze out plugs had to be replaced and system flushed. new coolant was added and it is already turning brown again. ford did do the work for free, but told me i was on my own if it occured again. have learned through various people that the same thing is happening to their sable and taurus cars. transmission has also had to repaired at a cost to me of $1750.00. when you come to a stop the car will then not go forward. you have to press in on the gas and make it lunge forward, sometimes causing the tires to burn rubber ! we brought this problem to the service department three years ago and each time we took the car in the service staff informed us that there was no problem. on last visit is when the coolant problem was discoverd. was told that our car had cancer and should get rid of it, but not at their dealership. the problem with the transmission was a forward engagement piston. the company that made the repair had three other sables in the shop with the exact same problem - each with no support from ford. each were paying $1750.00. help!!!*ak
12/31/1999112/01/1999
 I have a number of worries with my vehicle. the following are: when playing the radio/tape deck, you hear a loud buzzing noise coming through the speakers even if the radio is turned down; when steering from left to right you'll hear a cranking noise coming from the front end of car; car does not absorb bumps at all, it rocks, makes knocking noise coming from somewhere near wheels; when driving on highway at a speed of about 50-70 mph, car will sway, like a wind is blowing it away; feul sensor will float, you can not count on it to tell you how much gas you have; trunk hood flips up in the air so fast and hard, i have stunted my fingers before on it; the doors on the car have a sharp edge to it, if you don't stand back when opening the door, it can gash your leg; wind shield are a blind spot, to long, wipers are so strong they vibrate the car, unusually strong; back window on left side (passenger) will not roll up, or roll down sometimes; assembly of light moldings/fixtures in back of car are off(not evenly lined up), so is the leveling of trunk lid; car jumps when starting it up, like it's ready to pull off, even when your foot is on the brake; when moving the gears the car makes a knocking noise, and jumps also; brake light comes on and goes off at times; car loses power at times, even after the transmission was replaced in february, 2001; keyless alarm system is sensitive, sometimes a inconvience, if you pick keys up and touch the panic, or trunk release button it can be set off in the house, behind a brick wall.*ak
02/26/2001
 While driving 45 mph vehicle shuddered, then stopped, engine still running. also, transmission had failed. *ak
2
 The transmission gave out, original transmission replaced at 50,000 miles. *cj
10/01/20001
 While driving transmission slips out of gear and goes into neutral. this problem becomes more pronounced when making a turn or slowing down. *ak
09/05/2000109/01/1998
 Cracked tranmission case, pin came out of gear. *ak
 Vehicle neutrals out at a stop/ a tsb has been issued.*ak
109/30/1995
 When pulling onto a ramp transmission does not pick up when accelerator is applied. this is an intermittent problem. dealer has been contacted. *ak
12/09/19991
 Transmission required to be rebuilt. *mjs
 A clutch plate within transmission broke in 3 places. transmission needs to be replaced. but, manufacturer is not providing or selling new transmission because it keeps failing. *ak
11/01/19990
 When automobile is placed in park, it does not automatically go into park. also, when the automobile is on a hill, it will move until emergency brake is on. in addition, it is hard to shift out of park. recall 96v176ooo has been issued which deals with the same problem. however, this vehicle is not covered under the recall due to vin. *ak
08/01/1997
 The transmission will shifts into neutral when the vehicle is in drive in a stopped position. in order to get it back into drive, the car has to be put in park and reshifted into drive again. *ak
09/08/1999208/01/1996
 Transmission exhibits a shudder. common practice on other similar vehicles. it also sticks when put into gear. *ak
11/29/199905/01/1999
 The battery was inexplicably drained 6 weeks after we purchased the car. two days ago, the car slipped into neutral without warning whenever i turned or slowed down. now, it slips into neutral all of the time.
08/10/1999105/01/1996
 Well, the transmission i have, im on my second one (they sorta replaced/rebuilt my old one) is no different than the old one. i mean at least it uses the 2nd gear, which the other one never did. now i thought this was an isolated incident until i asked around. two of my friends have sable's in their families, one is a '96 like mine, the other a '97 and both of their cars have had serious transmission troubles. my friend's '96 doesnt even work anymore, hes rather angry about that and my other friends '97 is shaky. im worried now because im out of warranty, i only have a little over 20k on my car, i drive it really nicely, this shouldnt have happened. i feel its my duty to tell you guys i believe this should be recalled, someone will get seriously hurt from this one day im sure, but im sure it would take 50+ people before anyone does anything and that isnt going to happen, so im left with this great car and a terrible transmission. if you think you could get a recall going on these transmissions, or you need any info, call me before 1am cdt please at 972-964-1713
10/01/1999105/01/1998
 While pulling from a parking space, a piece of metal broke off on the inside of the transmission causing the gears to lock up and also the transfer case crack from the inside out. dealer has been contacted, complete transmission rebuilt.
09/24/1999104/01/1999
 Automatic transmission burnt up after 2 mile trip
 When driving at any rate of speed vehicle will intermittently shutdown without warning. cause unknown. please give any further details. *ak
04/09/1998102/01/1997
 During accelleration from stop to make left turn, transmission dissengaged. rear bearing failure caused dissintegration of transmission. dealer suspected faulty components/assembly but was unwilling to cover under warrantee which expired only 5000 miles earlier. contacted manufacturer who claimed no responsibility.
 When stopping at a light and taking off again the car takes a few seconds to move. when it does move, vehicle jerks forward hard enough to cause whiplash. dealer says the vehicle needs a new transmission. *ak
06/04/1999
 When coming to a stop, the transmission would disengage out of drive into neutral. this has happened numerous times. have been to dealer & so far nothing found.*ak
06/17/19992506/01/1997
 Transmission jerks when slowing down to stop. *ak
05/01/199801/01/1998
 Dealer replaced transmission. , then changed computer settings, fuel mileage cut by 1/3. *ak
02/10/199908/01/1996
 This vehicle has been grossly unreliable, this is certainly a lemon. i need your assistance or suggestion with these safety discrepancies. thanks. no safety defects listed in the summary. *ak
04/12/1999109/01/1996
 Transmission leaked fluid. found crack in housing, caused by differential breaking down internally. vehicle is just past 36,000 mile warranty. 2 days of labor and $1600 estimated repair for differential and transmission housing. need to check if related to current roll pin transmission safety recall for 1996 sable.
01/20/1999104/01/1996
 While shifting from drive to reverse in a parking lot, the transmission just fell apart according to the service manager at whitten lincoln/mercury in richmond, va. i can only imagine what might have happened had the vehicle been moving down the highway when the transmission fell apart. please note the transmission underwent repair for a park pawl defect a year earlier and had the regular transmission service only a few months before the failure.
01/24/1999107/01/1997
 Cracked transmission case due to internal disintegration of pin
01/25/1999107/01/1996
 I was traveling on a highway with cruise control set at 65. there was a sudden high pitched whirring sound. i tapped the brake to disengage the cruise control. when i accelerated, there was no gear. i pulled to the side of the road and determined that i could not go forward or backward, or use any gear. i was towed 26 miles to the nearest dealership. 75% of the miles are hiway miles. there was no prior warning or malfunction.
09/09/1998
 Transmission causes the vehicle to jerk whenever vehicle starts from a stopping position. vehicle in dealer shop at this time. *ak
09/11/199808/08/1998
 Automatic transmission failed.
 Erratically the transmission does not shift into gear. the dealer has been notified. *ak
06/07/1998
 Intermittently the vehicle would not go into drive . ultimately vehicle would not go into gear. the manufacturer has paid half the cost of the repair. *ak
01/01/19971011/07/1996
 Sudden acceleration transmission is slipping.
 Vehicle jumps and lurches out of gears while in motion. *ak
11/12/1996511/12/1996
 Power steering components emitting a groaning noise. vehicle taken to the dealer for service regarding this problem five times, but problem was not resolved. also, transmission roughly downshifts in first gear, resulting in excessive jerking. *ak
 Transmission will not shift into gear. cause unknown. please describe. *ak
04/12/1997
 Vehicle rolled backwards down a hill and the parking brakes were not on. once the vehicle was finished rolling down the hill, the vehicle ran into a pole. *ak
1
 Automatic transmission jerks and makes constant noise.
11/10/1996105/01/1996
 Transmission inadvertently shifted from high gear to low gear.
 Owner received recall notice, contacted dealer and was told the parts were unavailable. recall #96v176000. *ak
09/16/1996110/11/1995
 Control module for transmission failed, causing vehicle to slowly accelerate, also replaced transaxle.
09/18/1996203/12/1996
 While vehicle is parked and key is out of ignition car starts to roll backward.*ak *slc
09/29/19959
 Premature transmission failure. *dsh
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
03/27/1997208/23/1998
 High idle when moving from park to drive, causing vehicle to lurch forward, and it will also travel couple feet if foot is not on brakes hard. manufacturer issued a tsb, but it does not correct defect. *ak consumer states that this failure caused the liquid filled mounts to fail which also caused exhaust leak at manifold, the tsb number is 97-7-1, which states the pcm needed replaced due to an incorrect software identification block. drive and serpentine belts failed. *slc
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
02/04/2005900001
 Recall campaign 96v176000 was issued. when engaging the vehicle into park it began to roll. however, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. *ak the vehicle does not enage in park and will not pass inspection. *tc
04/22/1999
 Automatic transmission gear broke into the transmission system which almost caused loss of vehicle control. please provide further information. *ak
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH
 When shifting gear from park to drive and without foot depressed on the brake pedal, vehicle was able to move out of gear due to transmission interlock system malfunctioning. consumer has contacted dealer. please provide any further details. *ak
 Without the key in the ignition and vehicle in the park position, the vehicle rolls forward on flat surface. please give any further details. *ak
02/17/199905/01/1996
 The check engine light came on so the car was taken to the dealer to check it out on november of 1998. the dealer said it was a bad shift solinoid that would not effect the car very much but, should be replaced sometimes. on feb. 4, the vehicle would not start so it was towed to a local garage, they said that it needed to go to a dealer because they didn't have the proper computer to diagnose the problem. the car was then towed to bob hastings ford, east rochester ny, where they found that a fuel sensor was misssing. i contend that the sensor was never there to start with but, having no way to prove it could not get them to warranty it. two weeks later the transmission began to slip so i drove it to empire transmission, webster ny, where i was told i needed to have the transmission rebuilt. i contacted ford to see if they would cover part of the work, but i was told that since i didn't have an extended service plan there was nothing they could do. i think this is premature failure for a transmission not used for towing or off road. *ak
05/06/1998110/20/1995
 Transmission jumped out of gear, causing injury to consumer.
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY
09/16/1996110/11/1995
 Control module for transmission failed, causing vehicle to slowly accelerate, also replaced transaxle.
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - UNIVERSAL JOINT
04/20/1999109/01/1996
 Transmission leaked fluid, caused by differential gears disintegrating internally and cracking transmission case. $1700 repair.
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
1
 While driving, the transmission slips and would not shift into other gears. cause unknown. please give any further details.*jb
04/12/20011
 The vehicles engine compartment caught fire, the consumer stated he recently had the transmission and that may have been the cause of the problem (ohio traffic crash report). nlm
1
 The transmission failed causing the vehicle to roll out of park and the vehicle will not go over 30 mph because the high gears were broken. nlm

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