Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 99152 | 07/26/1999 | 608431 | Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda. *tt | 01/05/2001 | |
| 0015 | 01/10/2000 | 612203 | Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *mjs | 06/06/2000 | |
| 9888 | 04/27/1998 | 601238 | Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart. *yc | 07/10/1998 | |
| 97511 | 03/03/1997 | 51945 | Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts. *jd | 07/17/1997 | |
| BC2210950601 | 06/01/1995 | 42076 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
| 942312 | 11/01/1994 | 37737 | Vehicles may have a harsh 1-2 or 2-3 shift. *tw | 01/06/1995 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES | |||||
| 03148 | 07/21/2003 | 10003748 | New transmission cooler flusher - service tips. 2003 escort and super duty f series included. *tt | 10/29/2003 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH | |||||
| 01181 | 09/17/2001 | 625715 | Brake shift interlock.*jb | 11/30/2001 | |
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT | |||||
| 962516 | 12/02/1996 | 50972 | Axke leaks - fluid leaks from front of vehicle at axle shafts - new design replacement cv joint boots. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| BC0678961025 | 10/25/1996 | 50356 | Information on aode/4r7w transmission main control & case replacement. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
| BC8777941201 | 12/01/1994 | 37802 | Vehicles may exhibit a 5th gear jump out condition. *tw | 01/10/1995 | |
| BC8778941201 | 12/01/1994 | 37803 | Transmission may stick in reverse. *tw | 01/10/1995 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 09/15/2003 | 28500 | ||
| I have a 1.8 engine and i needed it to be rebuilt. i did not put any miles on the engine when the transmission decided to die. this car is an impossible car to get parts for. if i can get the parts, the book or the computer gives me the wrong part and cannot find a replacement part. i need a parts book and whatever to rebuilt the transmission and it can not be found. where can i find parts that do not cost me three times the amount than other cars. this car has been nothing but a pain for me. | |||
| 08/01/1994 | 08/01/1998 | ||
| Electrical system. driver is shocked each time he exits the vehicle. | |||
| 08/01/1994 | 08/01/1998 | ||
| Fuel fumes are in the passenger compartment if more than eight gallons of fuel are in the tank. | |||
| 08/01/1994 | 08/01/1998 | ||
| Speedometer cables makes noise as it turns and the needle shakes. | |||
| 06/15/1995 | 5 | ||
| Speedometer cable not hooked up properly by service personnel, causing noise. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 06/16/1998 | 0 | ||
| Consumer tried to move the pawl from park to reverse, the pawl did not go anywhere, and the transmission broke down. manufacturer and dealer were contacted. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER | |||
| 10/04/1996 | 1 | 08/10/1993 | |
| Torque converter replaced. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 12/30/2005 | 100000 | 1 | 08/17/2001 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1993 mercury tracer. the contact stated that the two bolts that hold the front axle in place did not have the hole drilled in the bolt that holds the caslated nut and the cutter pin. the bolt size was irregular and no one was able to replace the bolt that was .034 inches in diameter. once the bolt drifted off, it would loosen, drop off into the road, and cause the vehicle to tailspin. he stated that his fingers were able to reach and twist the bolts. in addition, the bolts on the power steering detached. he stated that there should be a total of four bolts to support the axle, but there were not. the original design was labeled as a manufacturer defect that could have been developed in the assembly line of ford motor company. the contact stated that the manufacturer does not need to be notified. the powertrain was unknown. the failure mileage was 100,000 and current mileage was 103,000. | |||
| 02/22/2001 | 3 | 06/01/2000 | |
| Vehicle towed back to dealer twice. the second time the dealer charged $300 for brake repair. vehicle is now at another repair shop for same problem, including axle damage. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT | |||
| 10/04/1996 | 1 | 08/10/1993 | |
| Bearings replaced. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||
| 10/04/1996 | 1 | 08/10/1993 | |
| Clutch failed. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | |||
| 02/25/1999 | 12/01/1993 | ||
| Whinning noise comming from rear differental. *ak | |||