NHTSA Recall 07V453000
NHTSA Campaign Id 07V453000; Date: Sep. 26, 2007
If leaking transmission fluid contacts the catalytic converter, it may pose a risk of fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2008 Ford Explorer; 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac; 2008 Mercury Mountaineer
Component: Power Train:automatic Transmission:cooling Unit And Lines
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 1,497
Recall Summary:
On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with the 4. 6l engine and 6r transmission, the bolt securing the transmission oil cooler line fittings at the transmission may not have been sufficiently torqued during vehicle assembly. As a result, the bolt may loosen and the transmission oil cooler lines may disengage from the transmission, causing a transmission fluid leak.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect and have the transmission cooler line attachment bolt tightened free of charge. The recall began on August 30, 2007. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Recall Notes:
Ford recall no. 07s56. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 30, 2007
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