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NHTSA ID Number: 10205008
Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB160043
Summary
6F35 Transmission – Fluid leak at left side halfshaft seal – built on or before 10/14/2013
FORD
:
2009-2014 Escape
2010-2014 Fusion
2012-2014 Edge, Explorer
2013-2014 Taurus
2013-2014 MKT, MKZ
2009-2011 Mariner
2010-2011 Milan
This article supersedes TSB 15-0079 to update the Part List.
ISSUE:
Some 2009-2014 Escape, 2009-2011 Mariner, 2010-2014 Fusion, 2010-2011 Milan, 2012-2014 Edge/Explorer, and 2013-2014 Taurus/MKT/MKZ vehicles built on or before 10/14/2013 and equipped with a 6F35 automatic transmission may exhibit a fluid leak from the left hand (LH) transmission halfshaft seal due to wear on the transmission case bushing.
ACTION:
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
2013-2014 Escape/2010-2014 Fusion/2010-2011 Milan/2012-2014 Edge/Explorer/2013-2014 Taurus/MKT/MKZ
- Remove the LH halfshaft. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 307-01.
- Inspect the halfshaft journal surface finish. (Figure 1)
Figure 1 – 16-0043 - Replace the transmission case bushing. Refer to WSM, Section 307-01.
2009-2012 Escape/2009-2011 Mariner
- Remove the LH halfshaft. Refer to WSM, Section 307-01.
- Inspect the halfshaft journal surface finish. (Figure 1)
- If the journal surface does not have any metal transfer from the bushing, the constant velocity (CV) joint can be reused. Use the service kit that contains only the bushing and seal.
- If journal surface finish has metal transfer from the bushing, replace the inner CV joint housing. Refer to WSM, Section 205-04.
- Replace the transmission case bushing. Refer to WSM, Section 307-01.
| PART NUMBER | PART NAME |
| 9L8Z-1177-E | Bushing and Seal Kit – All Applications |
W705967-S440  | Nut- Axle – 2009-2012 Escape |
| 6E5Z-3B477-AA | Nut – Axle – 2010-2012 Fusion |
| W712772-S439 | Nut – Axle – Edge |
| W712435-S439 | Nut – Axle – Taurus/MKT/Explorer |
| CV6Z-3B477-A | Nut – Axle – 2013-2014 Escape |
| CCPZ-3B477-A | Nut – Axle – 2013-2014 Fusion/MKZ |
| W500550-S439 | Bolt – Damper – 2010-2012 Fusion |
| W302117-S300 | Nut – Damper – 2010-2012 Fusion |
| 6E5Z-3B477-AA | Nut – Ball Joint – 2010-2012 Fusion |
| W709618-S439 | Bolt – Ball Joint Pinch – 2009-2012 Escape |
| W520213-S440 | Nut – Ball Joint Pinch – Edge /2009-2012 Escape |
| W714681-S439 | Bolt – Ball Joint Pinch – Edge |
| W715545-S439 | Bolt – Ball Joint Pinch – Taurus |
| W520517-S440 | Nut – Ball Joint Pinch – Taurus |
| W714890-S440 | Nut – Ball Joint – Explorer/MKT |
| W716075-S442 | Bolt – Ball Joint Pinch – 2013-2014 Escape |
| W520214-S443 | Nut – Ball Joint Pinch – 2013-2014 Escape/Fusion/MKZ |
| W500545-S439 | Bolt – Ball Joint – 2013-2014 Fusion/MKZ |
| 7T4Z-4B422-A | Circlip – Edge |
| BB5Z-4B422-B | Circlip – Taurus/MKT/MKZ |
| BB5Z-4B422-A | Circlip – Explorer |
| AE5Z-4B422-A | Circlip – 2010-2012 Fusion/ 2013-2014 Escape |
| BB5Z-4B422-C | Circlip – 2013-2014 Fusion |
| XT-10-QLVC | Motorcraft MERCON LV Transmission Fluid |
| AL8Z-3B414-B | CV Joint Kit – 2009-2012 Escape/2009-2011 Mariner |
| BE5Z-3B414-C | Halfshaft Kit – 2010-2012 Fusion 2.5L |
| BE5Z-3B414-D | Halfshaft Kit – 2010-2012 Fusion 3.0L |
| CT4Z-3A427-A | Halfshaft – Edge |
| DG1Z-3B437-D | Halfshaft – Taurus/MKT |
| BB5Z-3B437-F | Halfshaft – Explorer |
| CV6Z-3B437-A | Halfshaft – 2013-2014 Escape 1.6L/2.5L |
| CV6Z-3B437-B | Halfshaft – 2013-2104 Escape 2.0L |
| DG9Z-3B437-G | Halfshaft – 2013-2014 Fusion/MKZ |
28 Affected Products
Vehicles
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
| FORD | EDGE | 2012-2014 |
| FORD | ESCAPE | 2009-2014 |
| FORD | EXPLORER | 2012-2014 |
| FORD | FUSION | 2010-2014 |
| FORD | TAURUS | 2013-2014 |
| LINCOLN | MKT | 2013-2014 |
| LINCOLN | MKZ | 2013-2014 |
| MERCURY | MARINER | 2009-2011 |
| MERCURY | MILAN | 2010-2011 |
1 Associated Document
Manufacturer Communications
TSB 16-0043
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6F35 TRANSMISSION – FLUID LEAK AT LEFT SIDE HALFSHAFT SEAL – BUILT ON OR BEFORE 10/14/2013
OPERATION DESCRIPTIONTIME 160043A 2012-2014 Edge, 2012-2014 Explorer: Replace The Left Hand Halfshaft Seal, Bushing And Halfshaft Assembly If Necessary (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations) 1.9 Hrs. 160043A 2013-2014 Escape: Replace The Left Hand Halfshaft Seal, Bushing And Halfshaft Assembly If Necessary (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations) 2.0 Hrs. 160043A 2013-2014 Fusion, MKZ: Replace The Left Hand Halfshaft Seal, Bushing And Halfshaft Assembly If Necessary (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations) 2.1 Hrs. 160043A 2013-2014 MKT, Taurus, 2010-2011 Milan, 2010-2012 Fusion: Replace The Left Hand Halfshaft Seal, Bushing And Halfshaft Assembly If Necessary (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations) 2.3 Hrs. 160043B 2009-2011 Mariner, 2009-2012 Escape: Replace The Left Hand Halfshaft Seal And Bushing (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations) 2.2 Hrs. 160043C 2009-2011 Mariner, 2009-2012 Escape: Replace The Left Hand Halfshaft CV Joint Housing, Seal And Bushing (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations) 2.6 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. DEALER CODING BASIC PART NO. CONDITION CODE 7025 30
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I have the same problem with my Ford Fusion 2013. I have leak on The Left Hand Halfshaft Seal, Bushing. The Bushing is worn out and fine metal came out after we removed the seal. Is this a defect ans is cover by Ford? I went to the Ford parts store to get a Bushing and they don’t have it.