External Fluid Leaks
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mercury Mountaineer and 2004 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
EXTERNAL FLUID LEAKS INSPECTION CHART
| Description | Action |
|---|---|
| Leaks at the fluid pan to case | Tighten to specification or install a new gasket. |
| Filler plug leaks | Install a new plug |
| Fluid cooler lines or fittings leaking | Tighten to specification or install new fluid cooler tubes. Refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER . |
| Fluid cooler line nut to case fittings leaking | Inspect for damaged or missing O-ring seals. Tighten to specification, install new fluid cooler tubes or install new O-ring seals. Refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER . |
| Leaks at the fluid cooler | Inspect the fluid cooler for damage, if damaged install a new fluid cooler. Refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER . |
| Leaks at the manual control lever seal | Install a new manual control lever seal. |
| Leaks at the solenoid body harness connector | Install a new solenoid body harness connector O-ring seal. Either on the harness end or the solenoid body. |