SSM 47563 – 2011-2014 Fiesta / 2012-2014 Focus – Fluid Leak Between the Engine and Transmission.
Some 2011-2014 Fiesta and 2012-2014 Focus vehicles equipped with a DPS6 transmission may experience a fluid leak between the engine and transmission.
Be aware that the engine oil and DPS6 transmission fluid are similar in color and texture.
A transmission fluid leak at the input shaft seal can cause a buildup of fluid in the bell housing; creating the appearance of a rear main seal leak.
The rear main seal should only be replaced after a rear main seal failure is confirmed through appropriate diagnostics outlined in the updated online Workshop Manual (WSM) Section 303-00 / Diagnosis and Testing with the use of Fluorescent dye (164-TP33200601).
APPLICABLE VEHICLES
2011 – 2014 CAR: 00038 FIESTA
2012 – 2014 CAR: 00122 FOCUS
2012 – 2014 CAR: DH C346N FOCUS
2011 – 2013 CAR: CH B299 B CAR (NA)
2014 CAR: CT B299N FIESTA MCA
