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NHTSA ID Number: 10189768
Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB 21-2038
Summary
Some 2015-2019 Transit vehicles built on or before 31-Dec-2018 and some 2017-2018 E-Series vehicles equipped with a 6.8L engine built on or before 16-Jul-2018 using the Motorcraft Orange coolant may exhibit an engine or transmission overheat concern. This condition may be due to deposits from the engine coolant becoming trapped in the radiator preventing coolant flow. To correct the condition, flush the cooling system, replace the radiator and fill with Motocraft Yellow coolant.
Transit
This bulletin supersedes 20-2150. Reason for update: Missing or Incorrect Applications
Model:
2017-2018 E-Series
2015-2019 Transit
Engine: 6.8L
Summary
This article supersedes TSB 20-2150 to update the production fix date, Issue, Action, and Service Procedure.
Issue: Some 2015-2019 Transit vehicles built on or before 31-Dec-2018 and some 2017-2018 E-Series vehicles equipped with a 6.8L engine built on or before 16-Jul-2018 using the Motorcraft® Orange coolant may exhibit an engine or transmission overheat concern. This condition may be due to deposits from the engine coolant becoming trapped in the radiator preventing coolant flow. To correct the condition, flush the cooling system, replace the radiator and fill with Motocraft® Yellow coolant.
Action: Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition on vehicles that meet all the following criteria:
- One of the following vehicles
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- 2015-2019 Transit vehicles engine built on or before 31-Dec-2018
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- 2017-2018 E-Series vehicles built on or before 16-Jul-2018 equipped with a 6.8L engine
- Originally equipped with Motorcraft® Orange coolant
- Vehicle engine or transmission overheats
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 not whole numbers, including less than 1.
Parts
| Description | Quantity | Part Number | |
| – | Radiator (6.8L engine) | 1 | 9C2Z-8005F |
| – | Radiator (Transit) | 1 | CK4Z-8005B |
| Package Contains 4 Pieces, 8 Pieces Required | Load Path Bar Bolt, Front (Transit Built On 21Apr-2014 And Through 21-Apr-2015) | 2 | W500634S442 |
| Package Contains 4 Pieces, 8 Pieces Required | Load Path Bar Bolt, Front (Transit Built From 22Apr-2015) | 2 | W506434S439 |
| Package Contains 4 Pieces, 4 Pieces Required | Load Path Bar Bolt, Rear (Transit Built On 21Apr-2014 And Through 15-Feb-2015) | 1 | W702449S442 |
| Package Contains 4 Pieces, 4 Pieces Required | Load Path Bar Bolt, Rear (Transit Built From 16Feb-2015) | 1 | W505434S439 |
| – | Thermostat O-ring (6.8L Engine) | 1 | F1VY-8255A |
| – | Thermostat O-ring (3.2L Engine) | 1 | W704553S300 |
| – | Thermostat O-ring (3.5L EcoBoost/3.7L Engine) | 1 | BR3Z-8255A |
| – | A/C Line Condenser O-ring (Transit) | 1 | DS7Z-19B596-A  |
| – | Motorcraft® Yellow Concentrated Antifreeze/Coolant (All Markets Except Canada) | As Needed | VC-13-G |
| – | Motorcraft® Yellow Concentrated Antifreeze/Coolant (Canada Only) | As Needed | CVC-13-G |
| – | Motorcraft® Premium Cooling System Flush | As Needed | VC-1 |
Service Procedure
1. Perform the following visual inspections:
(1). Inspect the engine coolant level at the degas bottle when the system is cold and verify the pressure relief cap is installed correctly.
(2). Inspect for signs of engine oil or transmission fluid in the coolant degas bottle.
(3). Check the radiator or air conditioning (A/C) condenser for an obstruction such as leaves or cardboard and verify all air deflectors are present.
(4). Verify there are no external coolant leaks present.
2. Do all of the visual inspections in Step 1 pass?
(1). Yes – proceed to Step 3.
(2). No – this article does not apply. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-03 for normal diagnostics.
3. If equipped with a mechanical (non-electric) cooling fan, perform a fan clutch test by spinning the fan blade by hand. A light resistance should be felt for a correctly operating fan. If the vehicle is equipped with an electric cooling fan, perform a fan test by starting the vehicle and allow it to idle. A correctly operating cooling fan will turn on as the vehicle reaches operating temperature. Refer to WSM, Section 303-03. Does the fan clutch test pass?
(1). Yes – proceed to Step 4.
(2). No – this article does not apply. Refer to WSM, Section 303-03 for normal diagnostics.
4. Remove and inspect the thermostat. Refer to WSM, Section 303-03. Does the thermostat pass the WSM visual inspection?
(1). Yes – proceed to Step 5.
(2). No – this article does not apply. Refer to WSM, Section 303-03 for normal diagnostics.
5. Flush the cooling system. Refer to WSM, Section 303-03.
NOTE: Flush the system until the water is clear of any soap bubbles.
6. Replace the radiator. Refer to WSM, Section 303-03.
7. Fill and bleed the cooling system using Motorcraft® Yellow coolant. Refer to WSM, Section 303-03.
7 Affected Products
Vehicles
1 Associated Document
Manufacturer Communications
21-2038
11 March 2021
MC-10189768-0001.pdf 118.253KB
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NHTSA ID Number: 10175885
Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB 20-2150
Summary
Some 2015-2019 Transit vehicles built on or before 31-Dec-2018 and some 2017-2018 E-450 vehicles equipped with a 6.8L engine built on or before 16-Jul-2018 using the Motorcraft Orange coolant may exhibit an engine overheat concern. This condition may be due to deposits from the engine coolant becoming trapped in the radiator preventing coolant flow. To correct the condition, flush the cooling system, replace the radiator and fill with Motocraft Yellow coolant.
1 Associated Document
Manufacturer Communications
20-2150
06 May 2020
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- Yellow-colored, longer-life, ethylene glycol-based antifreeze/coolant for use in gasoline and diesel engines
- Provides year-round antifreeze, anti-boil and corrosion protection
- Ready-to-use; no need to add water - the 50/50 mixture of coolant and treated (purified) water provides freeze protection down to -34°F (-37°C) and boiling protection up to 265°F (129°C)
- Do not mix different colors or types of coolant in your vehicle
- Contains a bittering agent
- Yellow-colored, longer-life, ethylene glycol-based antifreeze/coolant for use in gasoline and diesel engines
- Provides year-round antifreeze, anti-boil and corrosion protection
- 50/50 mixture of coolant and distilled water provides freeze protection down to -34°F (-37°C) and boiling protection up to 265°F (129°C)
- Do not mix different colors or types of coolant in your vehicle
- Contains a bittering agent
- Yellow-colored, longer-life, ethylene glycol-based antifreeze/coolant for use in gasoline and diesel engines
- Provides year-round antifreeze, anti-boil and corrosion protection
- A 50/50 mixture of coolant and distilled water provides freeze protection down to -34°F (-37°C) and boiling protection up to 265°F (129°C)
- Do not mix different colors or types of coolant in your vehicle
- Contains a bittering agent
- 1 GALLON ENGINE ANTIFREEZE/COOLANT: Fully compatible with other extended life antifreeze/coolants. This item contains a bittering agent called Denatonium Benzoate.
- PROTECTS: Advanced formulation prevents rust & corrosion protecting all engine cooling system components
- DESIGNED FOR NORTH AMERICAN VEHICLES: Recommended for use with Ford, Chrysler, and GM vehicles that require an orange organic acid technology formula
- GUARANTEED: When installed as part of a complete flush and fill, PEAK guarantees this coolant will provide service life protection of up to 400,000 miles or 15 years.
- 50/50 PREDILUTED FOR QUICK TOP OFFS: Already prediluted to make topping off your cooling system a breeze
- PREDILUTED ANTIFREEZE AND COOLANT: Engineered to support any vehicle's engine cooling system to enhance performance and provide protection. This item contains a bittering agent called Denatonium Benzoate.
- PROPRIETARY BLEND: Contains 10X the scale-fighting inhibitors to ensure maximum cooling performance while protecting against scale, corrosion, and other damage
- SUPERIOR CHEMISTRY: Free from 2-EHA, silicate, nitrite, borate, and amines to keep your vehicle functioning in prime condition
- UNIVERSAL FORMULA: Compatible with any color or type of existing antifreeze and coolant in your car's system
- LONG-LASTING: Offers 2X the average warranty coverage, cooling your engine system for over 10 years or 300,000 miles of service
- Unsurpassed freeze protection and anti-boil performance outperforms industry standards
- Organic acid technology resists rust, scale & corrosion while protecting all cooling system metals (including aluminum)
- High-quality additives protect against leaks and won’t harm gaskets, hoses, plastics or original vehicle finish
- Orange concentrate formula should be mixed with clean tap water or demineralized water at 50/50 ratio for temperatures -34 to 265F; 60/40 for -62 to 270F; and 70/30 for -84 to 267F
- 5 year/150,000 mile guarantee protects against engine failure caused by freeze-ups or boil-overs
- Unsurpassed freeze protection and anti-boil performance outperforms industry standards
- Hybrid organic acid technology fights rust, scale & corrosion while protecting all cooling system metals (including aluminum)
- High-quality additives protect against leaks and won’t harm gaskets, hoses, plastics or original vehicle finish
- Yellow concentrate formula should be mixed with clean tap water or demineralized water at 50/50 ratio for temperatures -34 to 265F; 60/40 for -62 to 270F; and 70/30 for -84 to 267F
- 5 year/150,000 mile guarantee protects against engine failure caused by freeze-ups or boil-overs
- Contains Alugard Plus for compatibility with all ethylene glycol-based coolants in automobiles and light duty trucks
- Fights corrosion, scaling and rust while protecting all cooling system metals (including aluminum)
- High-quality additives protect against leaks and won’t harm gaskets, hoses, plastics or original vehicle finish
- Pre-mixed yellow formula is ready-to-use in a 50/50 ratio with deionized water to protect all modern engine components from winter freezing (-34F) and summer boiling (265F).
- Contains 30 – 50 ppm of denatonium benzoate as a bittering agent
- Part number: VC5DIL
- Country of Origin: United States
- Package Weight: 4.15 kilograms
- "This product contains bittering agent"
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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 2015-2019 Transit 3.5L EcoBoost: Inspect, Test Fan Clutch, Inspect Thermostat Flush Cooling System and Replace The Radiator (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations) 212038A 3.7 Hrs. 2015-2019 Transit 3.7L: Inspect, Test Fan Clutch, Inspect Thermostat Flush Cooling System and Replace The Radiator (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations) 212038B 2.9 Hrs. 2015-2019 Transit 3.2L: Inspect, Test Fan Clutch, Inspect Thermostat Flush Cooling System and Replace The Radiator (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations) 212038C 5.9 Hrs. 2017-2018 E-Series 6.8L: Inspect, Test Fan Clutch, Inspect Thermostat Flush Cooling System and Replace The Radiator (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations) 212038D 2.2 Hrs. Repair/Claim Coding Causal Part: 8005 Condition Code: 42
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