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| TSB 15-0174 | HF-35 TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK AT DAMPER HOUSING TO TRANSMISSION CASE JOINT – RTV SEALANT FAILURE – BUILT ON OR BEFORE 12/1/2013 |
This article supersedes TSB 14-0085 to update the Service Procedure, Part List and Service Labor Time Standards.
ISSUE:
Some 2013 C-Max, 2013-2014 Fusion, MKZ Hybrid and Energi vehicles equipped with a HF-35 automatic transmission and built on or before 12/1/2013 may exhibit a transmission fluid leak at the damper housing to transmission case joint.
This condition may be due to an adherence failure of the RTV.
ACTION:
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
- Remove the transmission from the vehicle and separate the damper housing from the transmission case. Refer to the Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 307-01.
- Use Motorcraft Silicone Gasket Remover to remove old RTV from the housing and case mating surfaces. Allow to dry.
- Use Motorcraft Metal Surface Prep Wipes to clean and etch the mating surfaces. Allow to dry.
- Apply a bead of Motorcraft Ultra Silicone Sealant and reassemble the transmission. Refer to WSM, Section 307-01.
- Install the transmission. Refer to WSM, Section 307-01.
ZC-31-B  | Motorcraft Metal Surface Prep Wipes |
| TA-29 | Motorcraft Ultra Silicone Sealant |
| ZC-30-A | Motorcraft Silicone Gasket Remover |
| XT-10-QLVC | Motorcraft MERCON LV Automatic Transmission Fluid |
| PM4A | Motorcraft Metal Brake Parts Cleaner |
| W520102-S442 | Nut – Right Side Axle Bearing Strap – All Vehicles – (2 Req) |
| BB5Z-1S177-C | Seal Kit – Right Side Axle – All Vehicles – (1 Req) |
| 9L8Z-1177-A | Seal Kit – Left Side Axle – All Vehicles – (1 Req) |
| DG9Z-7048-A | Seal – Input Shaft – All Vehicles – (1 Req) |
| W714878-S439 | Bolt – Steering Shaft – Fusion/MKZ Hybrid/Energi (1 Req) |
| W520215-S440 | Nut – Tie Rod – Fusion/MKZ Hybrid/Energi (2 Req) |
| W500545-S439 | Bolt – Lower Ball Joint – Fusion/MKZ Hybrid/Energi (2 Req) |
| W520214-S442 | Nut – Lower Ball Joint – Fusion/MKZ Hybrid/Energi (2 Req) |
| W716457-S439 | Bolt – Frame – Fusion/MKZ Hybrid/Energi (4 Req) |
| BB5Z-4B422-B | Circlip – Inner – Fusion/MKZ Hybrid/Energi (2 Req) |
| 4S4Z-3N324-AA | Clamp – Center Shaft – Fusion/MKZ Hybrid/Energi (1 Req) |
| W705606-S440 | Nut – Lower Stabilizer – Fusion/MKZ Hybrid/Energi (2 Req) |
| TA-26 | Motorcraft Threadlock 262 – Fusion/MKZ Hybrid/Energi |
| AE5Z-4B422-A | Circlip – Inner – C-Max (1 Req) |
| CV6Z-3B477-A | Nut – Axle – C-Max (2 Req) |
| W715491-S442 | Bolt – Lower Ball Joint – C-Max (2 Req) |
| W520415-S442 | Nut – Lower Ball Joint – C-Max (2 Req) |
| YS4Z-3N324-AA | Clamp – Center Shaft – C-Max (1 Req) |
| W713095-S437 | Nut – Exhaust Manifold – C-Max (7 Req) |
| W704474-S437 | Stud – Exhaust Manifold – C-Max (7 Req) |
W520103-S442 | Nut – Exhaust Manifold To Pipe – C-Max (2 Req) |
| CV6Z-9450-B | Gasket – Exhaust Flange – C-Max (1 Req) |
| CV6Z-9448-A | Gasket – Exhaust Manifold – C-Max (1 Req) |
| OPERATION | DESCRIPTION | TIME |
|---|---|---|
| 150174A | 2013 C-MAX FHEV: Reseal The Damper Housing Following The Service Procedure (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations) | 10.3 Hrs. |
| 150174A | 2013 C-MAX PHEV: Reseal The Damper Housing Following The Service Procedure (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations) | 11.0 Hrs. |
| 150174B | 2013-2014 Fusion Hybrid FHEV An PHEV: Reseal The Damper Housing Following The Service Procedure (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations Except C Or D) | 8.5 Hrs. |
| 150174B | 2013-2014 MKZ Hybrid: Reseal The Damper Housing Following The Service Procedure (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations Except C Or D) | 8.9 Hrs. |
| 150174C | 2013-2014 Fusion/MKZ Hybrid And Energi: Additional Time To Check And Correct Front Toe (Can Be Claimed With Operation B) | 0.6 Hr. |
| 150174D | 2013-2014 Fusion/MKZ Hybrid And Energi Vehicles With Lane Departure: Additional Time To Check And Correct Front Toe (Can Be Claimed With Operation B) | 0.8 Hr. |
WARRANTY STATUS
Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage And Emissions 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 |
| 7005 | d8 |
