Bill-N Posted February 4, 2015 Report Share Posted February 4, 2015 (edited) TSB 14-0085HF-35 TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK AT DAMPER HOUSING TO TRANSMISSION CASE JOINT - RTV SEALANT FAILURE - BUILT ON OR BEFORE 12/1/2013 Publication Date: April 25, 2014 FORD: 2013 C-MAX2013-2014 Fusion LINCOLN: 2013-2014 MKZ ISSUE:Some 2013 C-Max, 2013-2014 Fusion, MKZ Hybrid and Energi vehicles equipped with a HF-35 automatic transmission and built on or before 12/1/2013 may exhibit a transmission fluid leak at the damper housing to transmission case joint. This condition may be due to an adherence failure of the RTV. ACTION:Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition. SERVICE PROCEDURE Remove the transmission from the vehicle and separate the damper housing from the transmission case. Refer to the Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 307-01.Use Motorcraft® Silicone Gasket Remover to remove old RTV from the housing and case mating surfaces. Allow to dry.Use Motorcraft® Metal Surface Prep Wipes to clean and etch the mating surfaces. Allow to dry.Apply a bead of Motorcraft® Ultra Silicone Sealant and reassemble the transmission. Refer to WSM, Section 307-01.Install the transmission. Refer to WSM, Section 307-01. Edited February 4, 2015 by Bill-N Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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