Recall 07V453000: A/T Cooler Line Bolt Torque

MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:

Ford/Explorer 2008

Ford/Explorer Sport Trac 2008

Mercury/Mountaineer 2008

MANUFACTURER: Ford Motor Company

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 07V453000 MFR'S REPORT DATE: August 28, 2007

COMPONENT: Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Cooling Unit and Lines

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 1497

SUMMARY:
On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with the 4.6l engine and 6R transmission, the bolt securing the transmission oil cooler line fittings at the transmission may not have been sufficiently torqued during vehicle assembly. AS A RESULT, THE BOLT MAY LOOSEN AND THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINES MAY DISENGAGE FROM THE TRANSMISSION, CAUSING A TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK.

CONSEQUENCE:
If leaking transmission fluid contacts the catalytic converter, it may pose a risk of fire.

REMEDY:
Dealers will inspect and have the transmission cooler line attachment bolt tightened free of charge. The recall began on August 30, 2007. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.

NOTES:
Ford recall No. 07S56. Customers may also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.