Transmission Clutch Fluid Overheating During Track Use – Vehicles Equipped With Parallel Coolers Only – 2017 Ford GT

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NHTSA ID Number: 10177860

Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB 20-2223

 

Summary

Some 2017 Ford GT vehicles equipped with parallel transmission gearset and clutch coolers may exhibit intermittent clutch fluid overheating when used in track conditions.

 

1 Affected Product

Vehicle

MAKE MODEL YEAR
FORD GT 2017

 


TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
Transmission Clutch Fluid Overheating During Track Use – Vehicles Equipped With Parallel Coolers Only
20-2223
07 July 2020

 

This bulletin supersedes 18-2391. Reason for update: Incorrect Procedure

 

Model:

Ford

2017 Ford GT

 

Summary

This article supersedes TSB 18-2391 to update the Service Procedure attachments.

Issue: Some 2017 Ford GT vehicles equipped with parallel transmission gearset and clutch coolers may exhibit intermittent clutch fluid overheating when used in track conditions.

Action: Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition on vehicles that meet all of the following criteria:

 

NOTE: Part quantity refers to the number of that service part number required, which may be different than the number of individual pieces. Service part numbers contain 1 piece unless otherwise stated. “As Needed” indicates the part is required but the number may vary or is not a whole number; parts can be billed out as non-whole numbers, including less than 1.

 

Parts

Description Quantity Part Number
Transmission Clutch Oil Cooler Repair Kit 1 HG7Z-7K177-A

 

Warranty Status: Eligible under provisions of New Vehicle Limited Warranty (NVLW)/Service Part Warranty (SPW)/Special Service Part (SSP)/Extended Service Plan (ESP) coverage. Limits/policies/prior approvals are not altered by a TSB. NVLW/SPW/SSP/ESP coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part and verified using the OASIS part coverage tool.

 

Labor Times

Description Operation No. Time
2017 Ford GT: Install The Gear Set Cooler And Fan Assembly Following The Work Instructions MT202223 Actual Time

 

 

Repair/Claim Coding 

Causal Part: 7A095
Condition Code: 42

 

Service Procedure

NOTE: Only a certified GT service dealer can order parts for a GT, submit warranty claims on GT repairs, and service a GT. Certified GT dealers cannot order parts for dealers that are not GT certified.

  1. Inspect the factory equipped transmission gearset and clutch cooler by looking thru the rear fascia grille opening at the left side of the rear bumper cover. (Figure 1) Is the vehicle equipped with a perpendicular transmission gearset and clutch cooler? (Figure 2-3)

(1). Yes – this article does not apply. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 307-02 for normal diagnostics.

(2). No – proceed to Step 2.

  1. Complete the transmission clutch cooler repair using the attached work instructions.

NOTE: This procedure is considered one that is complex and involves a high level of repair difficulty. For all technical assistance from Multimatic, contact the Ford GT Concierge using the Ford dealer access phone number.

English Repair Instructions

French Repair Instructions

NOTE: A bill of materials (BOM) is attached for the transmission clutch cooler repair kit. Please review the BOM to verify all parts are present before beginning the repair.

English BOM

French BOM

  1. Place the revised Owners Manual addendum card provided in the parts kit into the Owners Manual sleeve and notify the customer.

(1). If the Owners Manual kit is covered in original shipping material, do not remove from packaging. If the Owners Manual is not present, place the addendum card in the storage bag.


 

1 Associated Document

Manufacturer Communications

20-2223
07 July 2020

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10177860

MC-10177860-0001.pdf 544.132KB

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NHTSA ID Number: 10153917

Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB 18-2391

Summary

Some 2017 Ford GT vehicles equipped with parallel transmission gearset and clutch coolers may exhibit intermittent clutch fluid overheating when used in track conditions. Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.


18-2391
02 January 2019

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10153917

https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2019/MC-10153917-9999.pdf

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