External Sealing: Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mercury Mountaineer and 2005 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
Do not try to stop a fluid leak by increasing the torque beyond specifications. This may cause damage to the transmission case threads.
The transmission has the following parts to prevent external fluid leakage:
- Gaskets
- Lip-type seals
- O-ring seals
- Seal rings
- Seal grommets
- Thread sealant