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| ALL WHEEL DRIVE – FLUID LEAK FROM REAR DIFFERENTIAL VENT CAP – TEMPERATURES BELOW 0 DEGREES C (32 DEGREES F) |
FORD : | 2011 Taurus 2011-2012 Escape, Fusion 2011-2013 Edge, Flex 2011-2014 Explorer, Taurus |
| LINCOLN: | 2011-2012 MKZ 2011-2013 MKT, MKX 2011-2014 MKS |
| MERCURY: | 2011 Mariner, Milan |
2011 Mariner, Milan, 2011-2014 Taurus, Explorer, MKS, 2011-2013 Edge, MKX, 2011-2012 Fusion, MKZ, 2011-2012 Flex, MKT, 2013 Flex and MKT vehicles equipped with a 3.5L GTDI engine may exhibit an occasional fluid leak coming from the rear differential vent cap in temperatures below 32 degrees Fahrenheit (0 degrees Celsius) under certain conditions.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
- Inspect the rear drive unit for oil leaking from the rear differential vent cap located on the rear cover.
- If only a light residue is found around the cap, this is normal. This article does not apply.
- Remove and discard the rear differential vent cap from the rear drive unit cover.
- Install a new rear differential vent cap.
- Clean off any remaining residue.
| DB5Z-4022-A | Differential Vent Cap |
