November 10, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V691000
Transmission Oil Cooler Line may Contact AC Pulley
Leaking transmission fluid may contact hot engine components, increasing the risk of an engine compartment fire.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V691
Manufacturer Ford Motor Company
Components POWER TRAIN
Potential Number of Units Affected 225
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-650 and F-750 vehicles equipped with 7.3L gas engines. The transmission oil cooler line may contact the air conditioning compressor pulley, possibly causing a transmission fluid leak.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect transmission oil cooler lines for proper orientation and damage, correcting the lines and replacing any that are damaged, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 14, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 20S66.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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November 12, 2020
TO: All U.S. Ford and Lincoln Dealers
SUBJECT: NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD – Advance Notice – Safety Recall 20S66
Certain 2021 Model Year Medium Duty Trucks Equipped with a 7.3L Gas Engine
Transmission Oil Cooler Line Inspection
AFFECTED VEHICLES
| Vehicle | Model Year | Assembly Plant | Build Dates |
| Medium Duty | 2021 | Ohio | June 1, 2020 through June 24, 2020 |
Affected vehicles are identified in OASIS and FSA VIN Lists.
REASON FOR THIS SAFETY RECALL
In some of the affected vehicles, one of the Transmission Oil Cooler Lines may have been improperly installed, which may subsequently come in contact with the Air Conditioning Pulley. This could potentially result in a leak. Leaking transmission fluid can result in erratic shifting, missed gear shifting, vibration, shudder and check engine light illumination. Leaking transmission fluid in this location could also come in contact with the engine exhaust, creating a fire risk.
SERVICE ACTION
DO NOT DEMONSTRATE OR DELIVER any new in-stock vehicles involved in this Safety Recall. A complete Dealer Bulletin will be provided to Dealers late fourth quarter of 2020 when it is anticipated that parts ordering information and repair instructions will be available to support this Safety Recall.
IMPORTANT: Dealers should open a Repair Order (RO) only when a full Dealer Bulletin is published. Opening a RO against an Awareness or Advance Notice will result in warranty rejections against a recall.
CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION
Owners of record will be notified via first-class mail after repair instructions and parts ordering information have been provided to dealers.
PLEASE NOTE:
Federal law requires dealers to complete this recall service before a new vehicle is delivered to the buyer or lessee. Violation of this requirement by a dealer could result in a civil penalty of up to $21,000 per vehicle. Correct all vehicles in your new vehicle inventory prior to delivery.
QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE
For questions and assistance, contact the Special Service Support Center (SSSC) via the SSSC Web Contact Site. The SSSC Web Contact Site can be accessed through the Professional Technician Society (PTS) website using the SSSC link listed at the bottom of the OASIS VIN report screen or listed under the SSSC tab.
Sincerely,
David J. Johnson
2 Affected Products
Vehicles
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
| FORD | F-650 | 2021 |
| FORD | F-750 | 2021 |
3 Associated Documents
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-20V691-4112.PDF 214.368KB
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- Not for use in applications where MERCON V, MERCON SP, Continuously Variable Chain Type Transmission Fluid, Motorcraft Premium Automatic Transmission Fluid, FNR5 Automatic Transmission Fluid or Type F Automatic Transmission Fluid is recommended
- Geniune OEM part
- Fit type: Universal
- Package Dimensions: 11.404 L x 30.810 H x 23.012 W (centimeters)
- 5 Quart
- Provides excellent performance in electronically controlled automatic transmissions. Dyed red for easy leak detection
- Manufactured with high-viscosity index, premium-quality, hydroprocessed base oils and specially designed performance additives. Helps prevent rust and corrosion
- Provides excellent shifting characteristics at high and low ambient temperatures, and guards against transmission shudder
- Offers excellent thermal, oxidation and shear stability, as well as good low-temperature fluidity. Provides wear protection and inhibits the formation of gum, sludge, lacquer and foam
- Not for use in applications where MERCON V, MERCON SP, Continuously Variable Chain Type Transmission Fluid, Motorcraft Premium Automatic Transmission Fluid, FNR5 Automatic Transmission Fluid or Type F Automatic Transmission Fluid is recommended
- An approved MERCON LV fluid
- Excellent shifting characteristics at high and low ambient temperatures
- Protects transmission against wear and inhibits the formation of gum, sludge, lacquer and foam
- Recommended by Mazda for use in automatic transmissions where MERCON LV is specified
- Increased protection against wear, deposits, rust and corrosion
- Formulated with full-synthetic base stocks and advanced additive technology to meet the challenging demands of automatic transmissions.
- High-performance seal conditioners maintain and preserve the elasticity of seals to help prevent leaks in high mileage transmissions
- Developed with anti-wear technology to help improve transmission durability
- Engineered with a proprietary blend of base oils and advanced additives to provide better oil flow at low temperatures and greater film protection at higher temperatures
- Motorcraft MERCON V is a premium-quality automatic transmission fluid
- recommended by Ford Motor Company for use in Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles that require either MERCON V or MERCON type fluid
- Do not use in applications where MERCON SP, MERCON LV, continuously variable chain type transmission fluid, Motorcraft premium automatic transmission fluid, FNR5 automatic transmission fluid or Type-F automatic transmission fluid is recommended
- Do not use in transfer cases where MERCON ATF was previously recommended
- Motorcraft MERCON V is suitable for use as a hydraulic oil in a wide variety of industrial applications that call for an ISO 46 or SAE 20W viscosity grade hydraulic oil
- Backward compatible with previous DEXRON automatic transmission fluids and can be used as a much-improved replacement for older vehicles/transmissions originally using previous DEXRON fluids
- Improved performance over previous DEXRON fluids in: friction durability, viscosity stability, aeration and foam control, and oxidation resistance
- Potential to enable improved fuel economy and longer transmission life
- Provides for extended drain intervals
- Motorcraft MERCON SP is a premium-quality fluid recommended by Ford Motor Company specifically for use in Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles that require MERCON SP type fluid
- This product also provides excellent performance in electronically controlled automatic transmissions
- It provides protection against rust and corrosion
- Check owner guide and transmission fluid charts for application
- Do not use in transmissions requiring MERCON V, MERCON LV, continuously variable chain type transmission fluid, Motorcraft premium automatic transmission fluid, FNR5 automatic transmission fluid, or Type-F fluid
- Engineered to help alleviate typical problems experienced by transmissions with over 75,000 miles such as leaks and rough shifts
- Greater frictional durability provides superior transmission performance
- Additional seal conditioners to prevent or help stop leaks
- Extra cleaning agents to reduce varnish and sludge formulation
- Protects against clutch wear and restores smooth shifting
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