Coolant Leak From Expansion Tank – 2012-2014 Ford Expedition & Lincoln Navigator

TSB 15-0112

COOLANT LEAK FROM THE COOLANT EXPANSION TANK

 

FORD:	2012-2014 Expedition
LINCOLN:	2012-2014 Navigator

 

ISSUE:

Some 2012-2014 Expedition and Navigator vehicles may exhibit coolant loss from the coolant expansion tank cap.

 

ACTION:

Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.

 

SERVICE PROCEDURE

1. Flush the cooling system. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-03.

2. Replace the thermostat and radiator cap during the flush procedure.

3. Remove the coolant expansion tank. Refer to WSM, Section 303-03.

4. Thoroughly clean the coolant expansion tank using fresh water.

5. Reinstall the coolant expansion tank. Refer to WSM, Section 303-03.

6. Fill and bleed the cooling system. Refer to WSM, Section 303-03.
   1. Use distilled water when refilling the cooling system.

 

Obtain Locally
Part Description
Distilled Water

 

PART NUMBER	PART NAME
E9SZ-8100-A	Radiator Cap
7L3Z-8575-D	Thermostat
F1VY-8255-A	Gasket
VC-3-B	Motorcraft Orange Antifreeze/Coolant Concentrated
VC-1	Motorcraft Premium Cooling System Flush

 

OPERATION	DESCRIPTION	TIME
150112A	2012-2014 Expedition And Navigator: Flush The Engine Cooling System Includes Time To Replace The Thermostat, Radiator Cap And Clean The Coolant Expansion Tank (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations)	1.2 Hrs.

 

WARRANTY STATUS

Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage And Emissions 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
6007	49