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 | |
| 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 | |
| BC1027397020 | 02/01/1997 | 51714 | Vehicles may experience a transmission overdrive whine. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| BC5191961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50469 | For concerns of stalling, reflash pcm w/ 1996 calibration (r11 level). *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
| 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 - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT | |||||
| BC1034097020 | 02/01/1997 | 51801 | Intermittent transmission shift lever that is difficult to move from the park position. *jd | 07/17/1997 | |
| 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| 13760 | 01/01/2000 | 612788 | Information regarding the servicing of the forward clutch, which has been replaced by three individual parts.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 | |
| 97714 | 03/31/1997 | 51921 | Transaxle- difficulty moving shift lever from park position- vehicles built through 2/1/97. *jd | 07/17/1997 | |
| 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| 7922 | 01/01/2000 | 7922 | 612408 | Be aware that the f6xz-7a360-aa forward clutch assembly has been replaced by 3 individual parts.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 | |||||
| BC1022297230 | 01/23/1997 | 51583 | A resolution for erratic and/or harsh upshift. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| BC3372972301 | 01/23/1997 | 51452 | A resolution for eratic and/or harsh upshift- the root cause is micro particle debris in the transmission valve body. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| BC9685961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50543 | Parts information for replacing the main control. *tt | 05/27/1997 | |
| BC0842961008 | 10/08/1996 | 50427 | Procedure for intermittent engine flare on startup from a stop. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer is experiencing problems with speedometer. *jb | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 12/20/2001 | 1 | 03/01/1996 | |
| While slowly pulling out my transmission's main shaft snapped. luckily i was not pulling out in to traffic, since there would have been an accident. *ak | |||
| 12/01/1999 | 1 | 06/01/1998 | |
| Automatic transmission failure ford will not cover due to out of warranty approximate cost $ 2,700 problem reported to ford customer service with no action taken by ford. *ak | |||
| 03/12/1999 | 1 | 02/01/1996 | |
| Ford would not cover because the vehicle went out of warranty 1,200 prior. | |||
| 05/26/1996 | 10 | 02/01/1996 | |
| Transmission failed three times. *dh | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES | |||
| 09/11/1999 | 0 | 09/01/1996 | |
| Transmission began to leak at 41000 miles. consumer was told that he could not drive the automobile because it could catch on fire. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | |||
| 07/01/1998 | 04/30/1996 | ||
| Rear windshield wiper activated during a rain storm, swiped one way across the window and stopped. when finally was able to get it to move, and it dropped 6 inches below its actual resting spot. also, difficulty getting shifter out of park, whether vehicle is parked on flat surface or slight incline. finally, replaced air conditioner motor. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT | |||
| 01/01/2004 | 6 | 05/10/2002 | |
| I purchased a used van, there seem to be several recalls either not idenitfied or not know about, either way they were not fixed. i have been unable to fine a dealer whom will acknowledge the recalls and repair them.*ak | |||