Vehicle recall 07V453000 · September 26, 2007
Ford Explorer, Ford Explorer Sport Trac and 1 more model
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…
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- 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.
- Consequence
- If leaking transmission fluid contacts the catalytic converter, it may pose a risk of fire.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 07V453000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 26, 2007
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Manufacturer campaign
- 07S56
- Owner notification
- August 30, 2007
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,497
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Cooling unit and lines
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford Explorer (2008): 2008
- Ford Explorer Sport Trac (2008): 2008
- Mercury Mountaineer (2008): 2008
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