Fluid Leak from Rear Differential Vent Cap – 2011-2014 Ford Lincoln Mercury

ALL WHEEL DRIVE – FLUID LEAK FROM REAR DIFFERENTIAL VENT CAP – TEMPERATURES BELOW 0 DEGREES C (32 DEGREES F)

 

FORDeBay logo:2011 Taurus
2011-2012 Escape, Fusion
2011-2013 Edge, Flex
2011-2014 Explorer, Taurus
LINCOLNeBay logo:2011-2012 MKZ
2011-2013 MKT, MKX
2011-2014 MKS
MERCURYeBay logo: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

  1. Inspect the rear drive unit for oil leaking from the rear differential vent cap located on the rear cover.
    1. If only a light residue is found around the cap, this is normal. This article does not apply.
  2. Remove and discard the rear differential vent cap from the rear drive unit cover.
  3. Install a new rear differential vent cap.
  4. Clean off any remaining residue.

 

DB5Z-4022-ADifferential Vent Cap

 

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