21B72 – Transmission Front Support Cover Replacement – 2022 Ford Super Duty

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NHTSA ID Number: 10206859

Manufacturer Communication Number: 21B72

Summary

Customer Satisfaction Program 21B72 Certain 2022 Model Year Super Duty Vehicles Equipped with a 10R140 Transmission Transmission Front Support Cover Replacement

 


PROGRAM TERMS 

This program will be in effect through January 31, 2023. There is no mileage limit for this program.

 

AFFECTED VEHICLES

Vehicle Model Year Assembly Plant Build Dates
Super Duty 2022 Kentucky Truck December 2, 2021 through December 7, 2021
Ohio Assembly December 3, 2021 through December 7, 2021

 

REASON FOR THIS PROGRAM
In all of the affected vehicles, it may be possible the transmission front support cover does not meet all specifications which may prevent proper sealing of the torque converter hub. An improper seal may increase the risk of a transmission fluid leak. Vehicles may also exhibit a transmission whining noise, and harsh shifting and/or slipping due to fluid loss. Substantial fluid loss may lead to a loss in drivability.

 

SERVICE ACTION

Before demonstrating or delivering any new in-stock vehicles involved in this program, dealers are to replace the transmission front support cover. This service must be performed on all affected vehicles at no charge to the vehicle owner.

 

OWNER NOTIFICATION AND MAILING SCHEDULE
Owner letters are expected to be mailed the week of January 24, 2022. Dealers should repair any affected vehicles that arrive at their dealerships, whether or not the customer has received a letter.

 

SOLD VEHICLES

  • Owners of affected vehicles will be directed to dealers for repairs.
  • Immediately contact any of your affected customers whose vehicles are not on your VIN list but are identified in OASIS. Give the customer a copy of the Owner Notification Letter (when available) and schedule a service date.
  • Correct other affected vehicles identified in OASIS which are brought to your dealership.
  • Dealers are to prioritize repairs of customer vehicles over repairs of new and used vehicle inventory.

 

STOCK VEHICLES

  • Correct all affected units in your new vehicle inventory before delivery.
  • Use OASIS to identify any affected vehicles in your used vehicle inventory.

 

TITLE BRANDED / SALVAGED VEHICLES

Affected title branded and salvaged vehicles are eligible for this service action.

 

OWNER REFUNDS 

Refunds are not approved for this program.

 

RENTAL VEHICLES

Dealers are pre-approved for up to 3 days for a rental vehicle. Follow Extended Service Plan (ESP) guidelines for dollar amounts. Rentals will only be reimbursed for the day(s) the vehicle is at the dealership for part replacement. Prior approval for more than 3 rental day(s) is required from the SSSC via the SSSC Web Contact Site.

 

PARTS REQUIREMENTS / ORDERING INFORMATION – 7.3L 4X2 Vehicles Only

FOR 7.3L 4X2 VEHICLES ONLY

Part Number Description Order Quantity Claim Quantity
LC3Z-7570-A Front Support Cover 1 1
LC3Z-7B031-A Front Support O-Ring 1 1
LC3Z-7H223-AeBay Front Support Assembly Bolt Washer 5 5
LC3Z-7A248-A Torque Converter Hub Seal 1 1
W520514-S440 21B72 - Transmission Front Support Cover Replacement - 2022 Ford Super Duty | small light RH & LH Y-Pipe-To-Exhaust Manifold Nut 4 4
W715131-S442eBay Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube Bolts – (4 in Pkg, 1 Needed Per Repair) 1 1 Bolt
W714824-S442 Selector Lever Cable Bracket Bolts – (4 in Pkg, 2 Needed Per Repair) 1 2 Bolts
W715618-S437eBay Torque Converter Nuts (4 per Pkg, 4 Needed Per Repair) 1 4 Nuts
W709771-S440 21B72 - Transmission Front Support Cover Replacement - 2022 Ford Super Duty | small light Transmission Mount Support Isolator Nut 2 2
W710356-S439 Crossmember Bracket Bolts (4 in Pkg, 4 Needed Per Repair) 1 4 Bolts
W520515-S440 Crossmember Bracket Nuts (4 in Pkg, 4 Needed Per Repair) 1 4 Nuts
N605804-S439 Transmission Support Insulator Bracket Bolts (4 in Pkg, 4 Needed Per Repair) 1 4 Bolts
391558-S102 Transmission Support Insulator Bolt 2 2
W714717-S439eBay

 

Exhaust Y-Pipe-To-Resonator Bolts (4 in Pk, 2 Needed Per Repair 1 2 Bolts
W714656-S439 Exhaust Hanger Bracket Bolts (4 in Pkg, 4 Needed Per Repair) 1 4 Bolts
XT-12-QULV 21B72 - Transmission Front Support Cover Replacement - 2022 Ford Super Duty | small light Motorcraft Mercon ULV Automatic Transmission Fluid (1 Quart in Pkg, 19 Quarts Needed Per Repair) 19 Quarts 19 Quarts
XL-5-A 21B72 - Transmission Front Support Cover Replacement - 2022 Ford Super Duty | small light Motorcraft Multipurpose Grease Spray 1 1

 

PARTS REQUIREMENTS / ORDERING INFORMATION – 6.7L 4X4 Vehicles Only

FOR 6.7L 4X4 VEHICLES ONLY

Part Number Description Order Quantity Claim Quantity
LC3Z-7570-A Front Support Cover 1 1
LC3Z-7B031-A Front Support O-Ring 1 1
LC3Z-7H223-AeBay Front Support Assembly Bolt Washer 5 5
LC3Z-7A248-A Torque Converter Hub Seal 1 1
W520514-S440 21B72 - Transmission Front Support Cover Replacement - 2022 Ford Super Duty | small light RH & LH Y-Pipe-To-Exhaust Manifold Nuts 4 4
W715131-S442eBay Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube Bolts – (4 in Pkg, 1 Needed Per Repair) 1 1 Bolt
W714824-S442 Selector Lever Cable Bracket Bolts – (4 in Pkg, 2 Needed Per Repair) 1 2 Bolts
W715618-S437eBay Torque Converter Nuts – (4 in Pkg, 6 Needed Per Repair) 2 6 Nuts
N605804-S439 Transfer Case to Transmission Bolts – (4 in Pkg, 11 Needed Per Repair) 3 11 Bolts
E4HZ-4A254-B 21B72 - Transmission Front Support Cover Replacement - 2022 Ford Super Duty | small light Front Driveshaft Pinion Flange Strap 2 2
F81Z-4N272-AA 21B72 - Transmission Front Support Cover Replacement - 2022 Ford Super Duty | small light Front Driveshaft Pinion Flange Bolts (4 in Pkg, 4 Needed Per Repair) 1 4 Bolts
N811880-S100eBay Front Driveshaft CV Joint-To-Transfer Case Flange Bolts (4 in Pkg, 4 Needed Per Repair) 1 4 Bolts
W709771-S440 21B72 - Transmission Front Support Cover Replacement - 2022 Ford Super Duty | small light Transmission Mount Support Isolator Nut 2 2
W710356-S439 Crossmember Bracket Bolts (4 in Pkg, 4 Needed Per Repair) 1 4 Bolts
W520515-S440 Crossmember Bracket Nuts (4 in Pkg, 4 Needed Per Repair) 1 4 Nuts
391558-S102 Transmission Support Insulator Bolt 2 2
W718005-S900eBay Exhaust Lower Downpipe-To-Catalyst and Particulate Filter Assembly Bolts (2 in Pkg, 2 Needed Per Repair) 1 2 Bolts
XT-10-QLVC 21B72 - Transmission Front Support Cover Replacement - 2022 Ford Super Duty | small light MotorcraftMercon LV Automatic Transmission Fluid – Transfer Case Fluid (12 Quarts in Pkg, up to 2 Quarts Needed Per Repair 1 Up to 2 Quarts
XT-12-QULV 21B72 - Transmission Front Support Cover Replacement - 2022 Ford Super Duty | small light MotorcraftMercon ULV Automatic Transmission Fluid (1 Quart in Pkg, 19 Quarts Needed Per Repair) 19 Quarts 19 Quarts
XL-5-A 21B72 - Transmission Front Support Cover Replacement - 2022 Ford Super Duty | small light Motorcraft Multipurpose Grease Spray 1 1

 

PARTS REQUIREMENTS / ORDERING INFORMATION
Note: Vehicles in Canada have different coolant requirements. Please see below for what coolant to order per market.

Coolant for Market Specific Vehicles 
Part Number Description Order Quantity Claim Quantity
FOR ALL MARTKETS EXCEPT CANADA
 

VC-13DL-G

Motorcraft Yellow Prediluted Antifreeze/Coolant (1 Container in Pkg, 1 Container Needed Per Repair)

Only to be used for vehicles OUTSIDE of Canada

Up to 1 Up to 1
FOR CANADA VEHICLES ONLY
CVC-13DL-GeBay Motorcraft Yellow Prediluted Antifreeze/Coolant (12 in Pkg, 1 Container Needed Per Repair)

– Only to be used for vehicles WITHIN Canada

Up to 1 Up to 1 Container

 

PARTS REQUIREMENTS / ORDERING INFORMATION

NOTE: Due to the Complexity Rear Driveshaft Configurations, Refer to the Parts Catalog for the VIN Specific Application Part Ordering.

Rear Driveshaft Bolts and Straps (Order as Needed) 
Part Number Description Order Quantity Claim Quantity
F1HZ-4N272-A U-Joint Strap Style Bolt

– Refer to The Parts Catalog for The VIN Specific Application

As Needed Up to 4 Bolts
E4HZ-4A254-A 21B72 - Transmission Front Support Cover Replacement - 2022 Ford Super Duty | small light U-Joint Strap

– Refer to The Parts Catalog for The VIN Specific Application

As Needed Up to 2 Straps
N811880-S100eBay U-Joint Flange Style Bolts (4 in Pkg, Up to 4 Needed Per Repair)

– Refer to The Parts Catalog for The VIN Specific Application

As Needed Up to 4 Bolts
BC3Z-4N272-A Driveshaft Center Bearing Bolt

– Refer to Parts Catalog for The VIN Specific Application

As Needed Up to 1
W500633-S439 Driveshaft Center Bearing Bolts (4 in Pkg, Up to 1 Needed Per Repair)

– Refer to Parts Catalog for The VIN Specific Application

As Needed Up to 1

 


CERTAIN 2022 MODEL YEAR SUPER DUTY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 10R140 TRANSMISSIONTRANSMISSION FRONT SUPPORT COVER REPLACEMENT

 

SERVICE PROCEDURE

1. Remove the transmission. Please follow the Workshop Manual (WSM) procedures in Section 307-01B.

2. Mount the transmission to a mounting stand. See Figure 1.

  • Use the General Equipment: Mounting Stand
  • Use the General Equipment: Adjustable Mounting Arm.

 

3. Rotate the transmission to a vertical position. See Figure 2.

 

4. Using the special tool and a floor crane, remove the torque converter. See Figure 3.

  • Install the pin in the bottom hole.
  • Use Special Service Tool: 307-651 Bracket, Pump Remover/Installer.

 

5. Using the special tools, size the input shaft torque converter (F0) Teflon® seals with a two-step process.
Allow the final sizing tool to remain on the input shaft until final assembly.

5A. Using the special tool, pre-size the input shaft torque converter (F0) Teflon® seals.
Use Special Service Tool: 307-809 push & sizer, F0 Seal guide.

5B. Using the special tool, final size the input shaft torque converter (F0) Teflon® seals.
Use Special Service Tool: 307-810 pusher & sizer, F9 Seal guide. See Figure 4.

 

6. Using the special tool, size the stator support (F1) Teflon® seal. Allow the special tool to stay on until final assembly. Use Special Service Tool: 307-812 pusher & sizer, F1 Seal guide. See Figure 5.

NOTE: Front support assembly shown is removed from the transmission for clarification. DO NOT remove the front support assembly from the transmission.

NOTE: The special tools are to stay on the support assembly until installation of the torque converter.

 

7. Thoroughly clean the transmission bell housing area before removing the front cover support cover.
Take care to not allow any contaminants into the transmission.

NOTE: The front support assembly does not need to be removed to perform this operation.

NOTE: Use a 14ep Torx Plus® socket to remove the bolts.

8. Remove the front support cover bolts, and discard the front support cover bolt washers. See Figure 6.

NOTE: Front support assembly shown is removed from the transmission for clarification. DO NOT remove the front support assembly from the transmission.

 

9. Using the special tools, separate the front support cover from the front support assembly and remove the front support cover. See Figure 7.

NOTE: Install the special tool with the beveled side down. Use Special Service Tool: 307-741 Spring Compressor, F Clutch, 307-741-01 Remover, Front Support & Cover.

NOTE: The front support assembly does not have to be removed to perform this repair.

 

10. Remove the transmission fluid pump drive gear washer. If the washer is not present on the cover, check the top of the fluid pump drive gear for the washer. Save the washer for installation on the new front support cover.

11. Discard the old front support cover and seal. See Figure 8.

 

12. Install the new torque converter hub seal on the special tools. Use Special Service Tool: 205-1018 Installation Tube, 307-807 Installer Converter Seal. See Figure 9.

 

13. Using the special tools and a press, install the new torque converter hub seal on the new front support cover. Use Special Service Tool: 205-1018 Installation Tube, 307-807 Installer Converter Seal and the General Equipment: Hydraulic Press. See Figure 10.

 

14. Install the transmission fluid pump drive gear washer removed during Step 9 of the front support cover removal.

15. Install the new front support cover seal. Lubricate the seal with petroleum jelly. See Figure 11.

 

16. Install the new front support cover bolt washers.

17. Align the transmission fluid pump idler gear shaft casting marks.

18. Install the bolts and hand tighten in a crisscross pattern to compress the seal. See Figure 12.

  • Torque the bolts in a crisscross pattern.
  • Torque: 159 lb.in (18 Nm).

NOTE: Front support assembly shown is removed from the transmission for clarification. DO NOT remove the front support assembly from the transmission.

 

19. Remove the Special Service Tool: 307-812 pusher & sizer, F1 Seal guide.

20. Reinstall the torque converter by reversing the removal process.

21. Reinstall the transmission. Please follow the WSM procedures in Section 307-01B.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Federal law prohibits selling motor vehicle parts or components that are under safety, compliance, or emissions recall. Unless a part is requested to be returned to Ford, all parts replaced under this FSA must be scrapped in accordance with all applicable local, state and federal environmental protection and hazardous material regulations. Refer to the Parts Retention, Return, & Scrapping section of the FSA dealer bulletin for further information.

 


4 Affected Products

Vehicles

MAKE MODEL YEAR
FORD F-250 SD 2022
FORD F-350 SD 2022
FORD F-450 SD 2022
FORD F-550 SD 2022

 


1 Associated Document

Manufacturer Communications

Customer Satisfaction Program 21B72
January 18, 2022

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10206859

MC-10206859-0001.pdf 2543.711KB

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