Coolant Leak, Left or Right Radiator Side Tank Seams – 2012 Ford Transit Connect

TSB 14-01102.0L – COOLANT LEAK AT THE RADIATOR SIDE TANK SEAMS – BUILT ON 9/15/2011 AND THROUGH 8/20/2012

 

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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

  1. 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.
    2. Yes – replace the radiator. Refer to WSM, Section 303-03.

 

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  • Yellow-colored, longer-life, ethylene glycol-based antifreeze/coolant for use in gasoline and diesel engines
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  • 50/50 mixture of coolant and distilled water provides freeze protection down to -34°F (-37°C) and boiling protection up to 265°F (129°C)
  • Do not mix different colors or types of coolant in your vehicle
  • Contains a bittering agent

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OPERATION DESCRIPTIONTIME
140110A2012 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.

 

DEALER CODING

BASIC PART NO.CONDITION CODE
8005D8

 

 

 

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  • Contains 30 – 50 ppm of denatonium benzoate as a bittering agent

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