| 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 - Towelette-Metal C (ZC31B)
| Motorcraft Metal Surface Prep Wipes |
| TA-29
Sale
Ford Genuine Ford Fluid TA-29 Ultra Silicone Sealant - 2.4 oz.
| Motorcraft Ultra Silicone Sealant |
ZC-30-A
Genuine Ford Fluid ZC-30 Silicone Gasket Remover - 12 oz.
| Motorcraft Silicone Gasket Remover |
XT-10-QLVC
Ford Genuine Ford Fluid XT-10-QLVC MERCON-LV Automatic Transmission Fluid - 1 Quart
| 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 No products found. | Seal Kit – Right Side Axle – All Vehicles – (1 Req) |
9L8Z-1177-A
Ford 9L8Z-1177-A - SEAL
| 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
Ford W520-215S440, Suspension Stabilizer Bar Link Nut
| 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
Ford Retainer - Bear
| Clamp – Center Shaft – Fusion/MKZ Hybrid/Energi (1 Req) |
W705606-S440
Ford W705-606S440, Suspension Stabilizer Bar Link Nut
| Nut – Lower Stabilizer – Fusion/MKZ Hybrid/Energi (2 Req) |
TA-26
Motorcraft #ta26 Adhesive (ta26)
| Motorcraft Threadlock 262 – Fusion/MKZ Hybrid/Energi |
AE5Z-4B422-A
Ford AE5Z-4B422-A - CIRCLIP - INNER
| 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
Ford W713095S437 - Nut
| Nut – Exhaust Manifold – C-Max (7 Req) |
W704474-S437
Ford W704474-S437 - Stud
| Stud – Exhaust Manifold – C-Max (7 Req) |
W520103-S442 | Nut – Exhaust Manifold To Pipe – C-Max (2 Req) |
CV6Z-9450-B
Ford CV6Z-9450-B, Exhaust Pipe to Manifold Gasket
| Gasket – Exhaust Flange – C-Max (1 Req) |
CV6Z-9448-A
Ford Gasket
| 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 |
Lubegard 50902 Automatic Transmission Fluid Protectant, 32 oz.
- Prevents overheating, reducing elevated operating temperatures up to 40 degrees Farenheit - Optimizes total transmission performance
- Eliminates transmission fluid foaming and oxidation and reduces wear throughout the transmission
- Eliminates clutch chatter and torque converter shudder; Softens and modifies harsh shifts making them quicker in duration
- Extends fluid life / Raises the thermal and oxidative stability of the fluid
- Only protectant that increases the fluid’s ability to transfer heat / Protects new seals and permanently restores older seals to a like-new condition, without adverse side effects
Sea Foam Trans Tune Transmission Treatment, TT16, 16 oz, Pack of 1
- Helps fluid systems work smoother and last longer.
- Safe in most types of automatic transmission fluid, hydraulics, or power steering fluid systems. Safe for conventional and synthetic fluids.
- Dissolves and liquefies harmful gum and varnish buildup in fluid
- Cleans and lubricates valve bodies, shift actuators and solenoids. Helps to control moisture in fluid.
- Will not swell seals or harm gaskets, O-rings, or clutch material
XADO EX120 Automatic Transmission Fix - Treatment for CVT & Other Gearbox Types | ATF Additive & Protectant - Reduces Sticking, Shudder and Slipping
- Rebuilds And Restores Metal Parts And Protects Them From Future Wear.
- Anti Friction Modifier. Eliminates Surfaces Defects & Protects From Extreme Heat
- Stops Transmission Shudder, Reduces Noise & Vibration. Ultimate Stop Slipping Additive
- Increases Performance Reliability And Prolongs Service Life Of Control Gears
- Universal for Automatic, CVT, Tiptronic, Manumatic, Semi-Automatic Transmission
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