Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
04210712/13/200404241410014086General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures. *tt04/28/2005
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH
0118109/17/2001625715Brake shift interlock.*jb11/30/2001

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
09/05/2006470001
 Dt*: the contact stated while having routine tire maintenance done at a garage, the mechanic determined the rear spring was fractured. the contact did not have any problems with the vehicle. updated 11/21/2006 - the consumer contacted the manufacture but they did not respond. the vehicle would not shift from park. the dealer replaced the shift lock system. *nm
02/15/2005105/01/2003
 Stopped at light, heard noise like a pop, went to go car would not move. got out looked under car hole in transmission parts lying on ground. towed to a mechanic asked why this would happen? mechanic stated defective transaxle, rear end gears go out literally pop out of transmission. jasper will not rebuild these transmissions due to defective only place to get new is from ford which would have cost $3300 to replace. found used repairs cost over $1300. mechanic stated just had a 1999 escort in repaired before it put hole in transmission. no warning or anything but noise that day. *jb
09/01/2002109/01/2002
 The bumper separated, and the transmission needed to be replaced.*jb
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY
06/01/2003159001
 When driving at any speed, the vehicle let off a howling noise. took vehicle to the dealer, and the dealer stated the front axle prematurely failed. *ak the left wheel bearing on the front went out prematurely, per mechanic. *scc *jb
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT
04/23/20031
 While driving drive shaft fell out of vehicle. nar 06/18/2003. *mr the consumer was involved in an accident losing front tire and rim as a result drive shaft failure. *cb