Transmission Fluid Leak Around The Transmission Bulkhead Connector Sleeve

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6R80 TRANSMISSION – BULKHEAD CONNECTOR SLEEVE LEAKING TRANSMISSION FLUID

FORD:	2009-2010 Expedition, Explorer, Explorer Sport Trac, F-150
LINCOLN:	2009-2010 Navigator
MERCURY:	2009-2010 Mountaineer

This article supersedes TSB 11-3-25 to update the Service Procedure and Parts List.

ISSUE:

Some 2009-2010 F-150, Expedition, Explorer Sport Trac, Explorer, Mountaineer and Navigator vehicles equipped with a 6R80 transmission may show signs of transmission fluid leakage around the transmission bulkhead connector sleeve.

ACTION:

Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

Verify the leak is present at the transmission bulkhead connector sleeve. With the vehicle in neutral, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 100-02.

Disconnect the transmission vehicle harness connector by twisting the outer shell and pulling back on the connector.

Remove the transmission fluid pan and allow the transmission fluid to drain.

NOTE DO NOT TOUCH THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR PINS OR THE EXPOSED SOLENOID TABS ON THE TRANSMISSION BULKHEAD ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR. ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE MAY OCCUR AND MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM). Pull the release tab and pull down on the transmission bulkhead electrical connector retainer.

With the release tab down and using tool 307-717 pull the connector sleeve out of the case/mechatronic assembly.

Remove and discard the O-rings on the connector sleeve.

NOTE CORRECT BULKHEAD CONNECTOR SLEEVE SEALS ARE BLACK IN COLOR. ANY RED/ORANGE COLOR SEALS SHOULD NOT BE USED. Lube and install the new connector sleeve O-rings with clean transmission fluid, then install connector sleeve into case/mechantronic assembly.

Press up on the tab and lock the outer shell of the transmission bulkhead electrical connector sleeve in place. Make sure that the locking tab is securely locked.

Install the transmission fluid pan and gasket. Refill the transmission fluid. Refer to WSM, Section 307-01.

PART NUMBER	PART NAME
BL3Z-7Z276-A	Seal Kit
XT-10-QLVC	Motorcraft MERCON LV Automatic Transmission Fluid

OPERATION	DESCRIPTION	TIME
140069A	2009-2010 Explorer, Mountaineer, Explorer Sport Trac, And F-150: Replace Connector Sleeve O-Rings Includes Time To Remove And Install Transmission Fluid Pan (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations)	1.7 Hrs.
140069A	2009-2010 Expedition And Navigator: Replace Connector Sleeve O-Rings Includes Time To Remove And Install Transmission Fluid Pan (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations)	1.8 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.