6F35 TRANSMISSION – FLUID LEAK AT LEFT SIDE HALFSHAFT SEAL – BUILT ON OR BEFORE 10/14/2013

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TSB 15-0079 (supersedes TSB 14-0056)

6F35 TRANSMISSION – FLUID LEAK AT LEFT SIDE HALFSHAFT SEAL – BUILT ON OR BEFORE 10/14/2013

Publication Date: June 11, 2015

FORD: 2009-2014 Escape
2010-2014 Fusion
2012-2014 Edge, Explorer
2013-2014 Taurus
LINCOLN: 2013-2014 MKT, MKZ
MERCURY: 2009-2011 Mariner
2010-2011 Milan

This article supersedes TSB 14-0056 to update the vehicle model lines, model years and Service Procedure.

ISSUE:

Some 2009-2014 Escape, 2009-2011 Mariner, 2010-2014 Fusion, 2010-2011 Milan, 2012-2014 Edge/Explorer, and 2013-2014 Taurus/MKT/MKZ vehicles built on or before 10/14/2013 and equipped with a 6F35 automatic transmission may exhibit a fluid leak from the left hand (LH) transmission halfshaft seal due to wear on the transmission case bushing.

ACTION:

Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

2013-2014 Escape/2010-2014 Fusion/2010-2011 Milan/2012-2014 Edge/Explorer/2013-2014 Taurus/MKT/MKZ
1.Remove the LH halfshaft. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 307-01.
2.Inspect the halfshaft journal surface finish. (Figure 1)

Figure 1 – 15-0079
a.If the journal does not any have metal transfer from the bushing, the halfshaft can be reused. Use the service kit that contains only the bushing and seal.
b.If the journal surface finish has metal transfer from the bushing, replace the front halfshaft. Refer to WSM, Section 205-04.
i.The replacement bushing with the red Teflon® coating on the inside diameter of the bushing allows for the reuse of the original halfshaft if the halfshaft journal does not have any metal transfer from the original bushing.
3.Replace the transmission case bushing. Refer to WSM, Section 307-01.

2009-2012 Escape/2009-2011 Mariner
1.Remove the LH halfshaft. Refer to WSM, Section 307-01.
2.Inspect the halfshaft journal surface finish. (Figure 1)
a.If the journal surface does not any have metal transfer from the bushing, the constant velocity (CV) joint can be reused. Use the service kit that contains only the bushing and seal.
b.If journal surface finish has metal transfer from the bushing, replace the inner CV joint housing. Refer to WSM, Section 205-04.
3.Replace the transmission case bushing. Refer to WSM, Section 307-01.

Obtain Locally
Part Number Part Description
648™ LOCTITE ®

PART NUMBER PART NAME
9L8Z-1177-E Bushing and Seal Kit – All Applications
W705967-S440 Nut- Axle – 2009-2012 Escape
6E5Z-3B477-AA Nut- Axle – 2010-2012 Fusion
W712772-S439 Nut- Axle – Edge
W712435-S439 Nut- Axle – Taurus/MKT/Explorer
CV6Z-3B477-A Nut- Axle – 2013-2014 Escape
CCPZ-3B477-A Nut- Axle – 2013-2014 Fusion/MKZ
W500550-S439 Bolt-Damper – 2010-2012 Fusion
W302117-S300 Nut-Damper – 2010-2012 Fusion
6E5Z-3B477-AA Nut-Ball Joint – 2010-2012 Fusion
W709618-S439 Bolt-Ball Joint – 2009-2012 Escape
W520213-S440 Nut-Ball Joint – 2009-2012 Escape
W714681-S439 Bolt-Ball Joint – Edge
W520213-S440 Nut-Ball Joint – Edge
W715545-S439 Bolt-Ball Joint – Taurus
W520517-S440 Nut- Ball Joint – Taurus
W714890-S440 Nut-Ball Joint – Explorer/MKT
W716075-S442 Bolt-Ball Joint – 2013-2014 Escape
W520214-S443 Nut-Ball Joint – 2013-2014 Escape/Fusion/MKZ
W500545-S439 Bolt-Ball Joint – 2013-2014 Fusion/MKZ
7T4Z-4B422-A Circlip – Edge
BB5Z-4B422-B Circlip – Taurus/MKT/MKZ
BB5Z-4B422-A Circlip – Explorer
AE5Z-4B422-A Circlip – 2010-2012 Fusion/ 2013-2014 Escape
BB5Z-4B422-C Circlip – 2013-2014 Fusion
XT-10-QLVC Motorcraft® Mercon® LV ATF
AL8Z-3B414-B CV Joint Kit – 2009-2012 Escape/2009-2011 Mariner
BE5Z-3B414-C Halfshaft Kit – 2010-2012 Fusion 2.5L
BE5Z-3B414-D Halfshaft Kit – 2010-2012 Fusion 3.0L
CT4Z-3A427-A Halfshaft – Edge
DG1Z-3B437-D Halfshaft – Taurus/MKT
BB5Z-3B437-F Halfshaft – Explorer
CV6Z-3B437-A Halfshaft – 2013-2014 Escape 1.6L/2.5L
CV6Z-3B437-B Halfshaft – 2013-2104 Escape 2.0L
DG9Z-3B437-H Halfshaft – 2013 Fusion 2.0L
DG9Z-3B437-D Halfshaft – 2014 Fusion 1.5L/2.5L
DG9Z-3B437-G Halfshaft – 2013-2014 Fusion/MKZ

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME

150079A 2012-2014 Edge, 2012-2014 Explorer: Replace The Left Hand Halfshaft Seal, Bushing And Halfshaft Assembly If Necessary (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations) 1.9 Hrs.
150079A 2013-2014 Escape: Replace The Left Hand Halfshaft Seal, Bushing And Halfshaft Assembly If Necessary (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations) 2.0 Hrs.
150079A 2013-2014 Fusion, MKZ: Replace The Left Hand Halfshaft Seal, Bushing And Halfshaft Assembly If Necessary (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations) 2.1 Hrs.
150079A 2013-2014 MKT, Taurus, 2010-2011 Milan, 2010-2012 Fusion: Replace The Left Hand Halfshaft Seal, Bushing And Halfshaft Assembly If Necessary (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations) 2.3 Hrs.
150079B 2009-2011 Mariner, 2009-2012 Escape: Replace The Left Hand Halfshaft Seal And Bushing (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations) 2.2 Hrs.
150079C 2009-2011 Mariner, 2009-2012 Escape: Replace The Left Hand Halfshaft CV Joint Housing, Seal And Bushing (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations) 2.6 Hrs.

WARRANTY STATUS

Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage.
Warranty/ESP coverage limits/policies/prior approvals are not altered by a TSB. Warranty/ESP coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part and verified using the OASIS part coverage tool.

DEALER CODING

BASIC PART NO. CONDITION CODE
7025 30

TSB 15-0079_6F35 TRANSMISSION – FLUID LEAK AT LEFT SIDE HALFSHAFT SEAL – BUILT ON OR BEFORE 10-14-2013.pdf

Edited December 9, 2016 by WWWPerfA_ZN0W