A/T - Fluid Leak From Cooler Liner
TSB 07-6-1304/02/07
CD4E TRANSAXLE FLUID WEEP - TRANSMISSION
COOLER LINE
FORD:
2008 Escape
MERCURY:
2008 Mariner
ISSUE
Some 2008 Escape and Mariner vehicles equipped with a CD4E transaxle and built before 03/01/2007 may exhibit transmission fluid weeping from the cooler line next to the hose clamp (constant tension spring type clamp).
ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. Check that the cooler line rubber hose is fully installed on the steel cooler line at the transaxle by pushing the rubber hose to the stop bead but do not push it beyond the stop bead. (Figure 1)
2. Add one (1) additional new hose clamp (screw type) next to the original hose clamp and tighten to 28 lb-in (3.2 N.m). (Figure 1)
3. Check transaxle fluid level.
Parts Block
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
070613A 2008 Escape/Mariner 0.5 Hr.
CD4E Transmission: Install
A Second Hose Clamp,
Includes Time To Check
And Top Off The
Transmission Fluid.
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
7W063 33
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