Coolant Leak, Left Or Right Radiator Side Tank Seams

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2.0L – COOLANT LEAK AT THE RADIATOR SIDE TANK SEAMS – BUILT ON 9/15/2011 AND THROUGH 8/20/2012

2012 Transit Connect

ISSUE:

Some 2012 Transit Connect vehicles equipped with a 2.0L engine and built on 9/15/2011 and through 8/20/2012 may exhibit a coolant leak from the left or right radiator side tank seams.

This may be due to a leaking gasket between the tank and the radiator core.

ACTION:

Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

Visually inspect the radiator side tanks for evidence of a coolant leak. Is the left or right tank of the radiator leaking?
1. No – this article does not apply. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-03 for normal diagnosis.
1. Yes – replace the radiator. Refer to WSM, Section 303-03.

PART NUMBER	PART NAME
9T1Z-8005-B	Radiator
VC-3-B	Motorcraft Orange Antifreeze/Coolant Concentrated

OPERATION	DESCRIPTION	TIME
140110A	2012 Transit Connect: Inspect And Replace The Radiator (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations)	1.5 Hrs.

WARRANTY STATUS

Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage.
Warranty/ESP coverage limits/policies/prior approvals are not altered by a TSB. Warranty/ESP coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part and verified using the OASIS part coverage tool.