A/T CD4E - Cold Weather Transmission Failure

TSB 09-25-4

12/28/09

CD4E TRANSMISSION FAILURE - REPLACE OR
INSTALL TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER COLD
WEATHER BYPASS KIT

FORD:
2001-2008 Escape

MERCURY:
2001-2008 Mariner

This article supersedes TSB 4-14-1 to update the model year coverage, Part List and Service Procedure.

ISSUE
Some 2001-2008 Escape and Mariner vehicles equipped with a CD4E transmission may experience a transmission failure due to inadequate lube flow during warm up in cold weather.

ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

Follow the Workshop Manual, Section 307-01 service procedure to repair the transmission. When overhauling or replacing a CD4E transmission, always install a new cold weather transmission fluid bypass kit, even if not previously equipped. Do not flush or back flush existing transmission cooler bypass valve system or cooler tube system. Follow instruction sheets included in the new Cold Weather Transmission Fluid Cooler Bypass Kit.

WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage
IMPORTANT: Warranty coverage limits/policies are not altered by a TSB. Warranty coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part.

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME

MT092504 Claim Diagnosis And Labor Actual
Performed As Actual Time Time

DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
7K177 55





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