External Transmission Fluid Leaks
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Milan, 2010 Lincoln MKZ, and 2010 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
EXTERNAL TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKS TABLE
| Description | Action |
|---|---|
| Leaks at the transmission fluid pan to case | Tighten to specification or install a new transmission fluid gasket. |
| Transmission fluid filler plug leaks | Install a new transmission fluid filler plug. |
| Transmission fluid cooler or fittings leaking | Tighten to specification or install new transmission fluid cooler tubes. Refer to INSTALLATION . |
| Transmission fluid cooler nut to case fitting leaking | Inspect for damage or missing O-ring seals. Tighten to specification, install new transmission fluid cooler tubes or install new O-rings. Refer to INSTALLATION . |
| Leaks at the transmission fluid cooler | Inspect the transmission fluid cooler for damage, if damaged, install a new transmission 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. |