Front Axle - Vent Tube Fluid Leaks

Article No.
01-8-6

4/30/01

^ AXLE - FRONT AXLE LEAKS FLUID FROM VENT
TUBE - VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4X4 OR AWD

^ LEAK - AXLE - FRONT AXLE LEAKS FLUID FROM
VENT TUBE - VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4X4 OR AWD

FORD:
1995-2001 EXPLORER
1997-2001 RANGER

MERCURY:
1997-2001 MOUNTAINEER

This TSB article is being republished in its entirety to update the model applications and model years.

ISSUE

Fluid may leak out of the front axle vent tube on some Explorer/Mountaineer, Ranger and Explorer Sport and Sport Trac vehicles. This may be caused by fluid being thrown toward the axle vent by the gears during vehicle operation.

ACTION

Replace the axle cover and install the Axle Cover Kit (F6TZ-4033-BA). The revised housing cover has a baffle built in to reduce the possibility of fluid being thrown out of the vent during vehicle operation. Refer to the Instruction Sheet included in the kit and the following text for details.

The Cover Kit (F6TZ-4033-BA) includes the following:

^ One (1) Cover One (1) Hose

^ One (1) Hose Connector One (1) Vent Plug One (1) Clip

^ One (1) Sealant

^ One (1) Instruction Sheet

NOTE
SINCE TORQUE PREVAILING FASTENERS MUST NOT BE REUSED, ALL LISTED NUTS AND BOLTS MUST BE ORDERED AND BE ON-HAND FOR EACH AXLE KIT INSTALLED.





PARTS BLOCK

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
SUPERSEDES: 97-26-26
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
010806A Install Axle Cover kit 1.7 Hrs.

DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
4022 D1

OASIS CODES: 509000, 510000