Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||||
| 11778 | 08/01/1998 | 615278 | Some vehicles with analog instrument clusters may exhibit a concern of a fluctuating or jumping tachometer indicator needle. *tt | 01/10/2001 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 0015 | 01/10/2000 | 612203 | Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *mjs | 06/06/2000 | |
| 5858 | 03/01/1999 | 605245 | Information regarding transmission assembly shortage. *tt | 06/04/1999 | |
| 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 | |
| BC2540950503 | 05/01/1995 | 40075 | Transmission overdrive whine between 25 to 40 mph. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| BC4038941201 | 12/01/1994 | 37789 | Vehicles may experience a transmission shift hunt condition from 3-4 to 4-3. *tw | 01/10/1995 | |
| BC0383941201 | 12/01/1994 | 37771 | Some vehicles may experience a transmission shift hunting condition. *tw | 01/10/1995 | |
| 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 - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER | |||||
| 96249 | 11/18/1996 | 50908 | Torque converter - leak test procedure - service tip. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| 962612 | 12/16/1996 | 50997 | Transaxle - torque converter replacement guidelines and torque converter/transaxle cooling system cleaning procedures - service tip. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 14757 | 03/01/2001 | 619460 | Information on servicing the forward clutch. *tt | 05/31/2001 | |
| 13760 | 01/01/2000 | 612788 | Information regarding the servicing of the forward clutch, which has been replaced by three individual parts. *mjs | 06/12/2000 | |
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - BELL HOUSING | |||||
| 7922 | 01/01/2000 | 7922 | 612408 | Be aware that the f6xz-7a360-aa forward clutch assembly has been replaced by 3 individual parts. xf5z-7a360-aa(drum), xf5z-7a398-aa (planetary) and f3xy-7b066-f (pressure plate). use of any of the original components in place of those lis | 06/08/2000 |
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT | |||||
| 98161 | 08/17/1998 | 6090862 | Whining noise from transaxle on light acceleration, tip-in acceleration between 40-64 km/h (25-40 mph) | 03/31/2000 | |
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 12534 | 03/01/1999 | 6091783 | Information regarding shortage of new transmission assemblies. *tt | 11/14/2000 | |
| BC9685961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50543 | Parts information for replacing the main control. *tt | 05/27/1997 | |
| BC9669961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50530 | 2.3l efi engines display a rolling idle concern. *tt | 05/27/1997 | |
| BC0842961008 | 10/08/1996 | 50427 | Procedure for intermittent engine flare on startup from a stop. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
| BC0678961025 | 10/25/1996 | 50356 | Information on aode/4r7w transmission main control & case replacement. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 06/01/1998 | |||
| Your office advised me in a letter dated 2/16/01 that the odometer had been tapered with, as you can see i now live in florida and the state attorney here stated they were not involved since the car was sold inva. who should i contact next virginia stae attorney of massutuests where it looks like the odometer was tampered with?*ak | |||
| 03/31/1999 | 1 | 05/01/1994 | |
| Odometer failed while on highway. speedometer continues to work correctly. | |||
| 12/15/1997 | 01/29/1996 | ||
| Transmission planatery gear bearings failed. | |||
| 12/12/1996 | 1 | ||
| Odometer inoperative. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 08/07/2002 | 1 | 01/22/2000 | |
| 1993 mercury villager developed problems with the transmission.***no answer required***. *mr the consumer's vehicle was parked and off when it jumped out of gear and rolled over the consumer's leg causing residual nerve damage after the initial compound fracture to her tibia bone. the consumer contacted the manufacturer but they assume no responsibility. *nm | |||
| 10/23/2001 | 1 | 04/01/1999 | |
| Driving through my job's parking lot at 15mph, suddenly there was a loud pop, like something broke. at this time, i proceeded to investigate problem, upon entrying the van and about to preceed driving, the van in question refuses to engage in gear. *ak | |||
| 09/07/2000 | 09/01/2000 | ||
| The transmission when in nuetral lurks forward , it also doesnt shift into reverse all the time | |||
| 08/31/1999 | 1 | 02/01/1999 | |
| We do not believe a transmission should go out at this low mileage and got no help when contacted the ford motor company. | |||
| 08/01/1999 | 1 | 05/01/1999 | |
| My mechanic was fixing the front manifold gasket problem, when he took it for a test drive, the rear manifold gasket went. the fix for this problem means drilling out the bolts, which crack and cannot be used again. my mechanic has done many of these drillings and says it's a major problem that the car manufacturer should be addressing. the oil leak is becoming major, and i will have to take care of it soon. my mechanic has informed me that the transmission will need to come out in order to fix the leak. he has also done many of these repairs too, for this particular type of vehicle. | |||
| 04/01/1998 | 3 | 01/30/1994 | |
| Consumer experienced transmission slippage at acceleration. *ak | |||
| Vehicle was in park position with engine running for about 3 minutes when it suddenly jumped out of gear into reverse, causing the runaway vehicle to hit a parked vehicle. *ak | |||
| 07/08/1998 | 1 | 06/06/1994 | |
| Transmission drop pan bolt fell and would not resecure. dealer/manufacturer notified, and refused to repair unless cost is to the consumer. *ak *slc | |||
| 50 | |||
| Transmission failure. *ak | |||
| 10/10/1996 | 1 | 04/01/1993 | |
| Automatic transmission failure. *ak | |||
| 05/30/1996 | 0 | ||
| Transmission slipping. *sd | |||
| 03/10/1996 | |||
| Transmission slippage, causing loss of acceleration power. *ak | |||
| 03/08/1996 | |||
| On three occasions, while driving, transmission broke in half and had to be replaced. please describe. *ak | |||
| 01/13/1996 | |||
| While engine was running in park or neutral vehicle engaged in drive in attempt to stop vehicle while in garage owner was hurt. please describe details. tt | |||
| 09/08/1995 | 4 | 12/12/1992 | |
| There has been smoke present from the front blower assembly. tt vehicle experienced transmission leak on several occasions, dealer finally replaced the front axle, shaft, and boots and seal, transmission also slipping and jerking, lubricated front cv joint due to noises coming from front. vehicle idles too fast/rough, dealer set idle speeds, poor fuel economy, dealer repired vacuum lines, fuel shield attaching part broke, exhaust leak, dealer replaced muffler and resonator. water leak at back glass, trim missing. noise in ac and heater, dealer removed material from blower housing, dealer finally replaced blower motor. right door lock inoperable. trim loose on inner fender. missing panel under glove box. brake noise in rear, front brake pads and front rotors have been replaced. *slc | |||
| 10/10/1995 | |||
| Automatic transmission failure, vehicle will not go into the reverse gear. tt | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES | |||
| 05/01/1999 | 2 | 12/01/1993 | |
| Transmission needed to be replaced at 51150 miles. 1 yr later more work with transmission had to be done, possibly due to transmission cooler. *ak transmission failed twice due to faulty cooler and the owner of the vehicle is seeking reimbursment for the transmissiion work. *yh | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | |||
| 08/30/1997 | 05/30/1995 | ||
| The metal shift lever collar sheared in half when attempting to shift into gear from park. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH | |||
| 20 | 05/01/2001 | ||
| If the ignition is left in a position between lock and on the gear shift interlock mechanism doesnt work and the vechcle can be pulled out of gear. normally, the service brake has to be applied in order to shift out of park. contacted ford motor company approx 6 months ago via email- no response.*ak | |||
| 05/30/1996 | 0 | ||
| Diffiuculty shifting from park to reverse. *sd | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 1 | 03/01/1998 | ||
| While coming to a stop at 15 mph transaxle blew up for no reason. vehicle has been taken to repair shop, and no possible cause has been found. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT | |||
| 06/15/1999 | 2 | 01/21/1999 | |
| Engine manifold studs and bolts had snapped. was driving & and manifold was making noise, exhaust sound like it was leaking. leak was coming from manifold which is attached to engine. manifold had separated and was causing problems. had taken to dealership in 1999, and had the studs replaced. currently, back at the dealership for the same type of problem. *ak left front axle boots have vibration due to cv boots failure. exhaust manifold studs are broken again and replaced. *yh | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT | |||
| 02/08/1997 | |||
| Driveshaft failure. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 02/08/1997 | 1 | 01/01/1993 | |
| Transmission failure. manufacturer and dealer wer contacted early in the life of the vehicle regarding transmission noise. manufacturer claimed to be aware of the noise (the villger clunk), but unaware of its origin. | |||
| 10/21/1996 | |||
| At 41,000 miles the 4 speed transmission went out . please describe . *ak | |||