Cooling System - Coolant Leak From The Radiator
TSB 09-8-105/04/09
4.0L COOLANT LEAK - RADIATOR - BUILT ON OR
BEFORE 8/8/2006
FORD:
2006 Explorer
2007 Explorer Sport Trac
MERCURY:
2006 Mountaineer
ISSUE
Some 2006 Explorer, Mountaineer and 2007 Explorer Sport Trac vehicles built on or before 8/8/2006 and equipped with a 4.0L engine may experience coolant leaking from the radiator.
ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. Replace the radiator with the updated radiator following Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-03.
NOTE
NOTE:
A REVISED FAN STRATEGY IS ALSO AVAILABLE FOR THESE APPLICATIONS
2. Reprogram the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) to the latest calibration using IDS release 58.2 and higher. This new calibration is not included in the VCM 2008.11 Calibration files may also be obtained at the website.
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage
IMPORTANT: Warranty coverage limits/policies are not altered by a TSB. Warranty coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part.
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
090801A 2007 Explorer Sport Trac 1.8 Hrs.
4.0L: Replace The
Radiator; Reprogram The
PCM (Do Not Use With
12650D, 8005A, 8600A,
8616A)
090801A 2006 Explorer, 1.9 Hrs.
Mountaineer 4.0L: Replace
The Radiator; Reprogram
The PCM (Do Not Use
With 12650D, 8005A,
8600A, 8616A)
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
8005 01
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