A/T Controls - MIL ON/Various A/T Solenoid DTC's

TSB 09-22-15

11/16/09

5R555 TRANSMISSION - CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON -
VARIOUS DTC'S - WATER INTRUSION FROM A/C
DRAIN INTO TRANSMISSION SOLENOID BODY
CONNECTOR - BUILT ON OR BEFORE 8/12/2009

FORD:
2006-2010 Explorer
2007-2010 Explorer Sport Trac

MERCURY:
2006-2010 Mountaineer

ISSUE
Some 2006-2010 Explorer, Mountaineer and 2007-2010 Sport Trac vehicles built on or before 8/12/2009 and equipped with 5R55S transmission may exhibit a check engine light with diagnostic trouble code DTC P0713 and/or various transmission solenoid body connector related DTCs. This may be due to water traveling down from the A/C drain into the solenoid body connector on the left side of the transmission.

ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

1. Verify any transmission related symptoms or transmission related DTC's that are present.





2. Check the transmission solenoid connector for signs of water intrusion, corrosion, that may be coming from the A/C drain. (Figure 1)

3. If present, clean the connector thoroughly and apply Motorcraft(R) Electrical Grease as needed.

4. Cut and install patch kit over the connector. (Figure 1)





Parts Block

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

092215A 2006-2010 Explorer, 0.4 Hr.
Mountaineer 2007-2010
Explorer Sport Trac 4.0L:
Check DTCs, Inspect,
Clean, And Grease
Connector, Install Patch
(Do Not Use With Any
Other Labor Operations)

DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
7G391 X2





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