Explorer Sport Trac 4WD V6-245 4.0L SOHC VIN K SFI (2001)
Fluid - Transfer Case: Customer Interest
Front Axle - Vent Tube Fluid Leaks
Article No.
01-8-6
4/30/01
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AXLE - FRONT AXLE LEAKS FLUID FROM VENT
TUBE - VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4X4 OR AWD
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LEAK - AXLE - FRONT AXLE LEAKS FLUID FROM
VENT TUBE - VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4X4 OR AWD
FORD:
1995-2001 EXPLORER
1997-2001 RANGER
MERCURY:
1997-2001 MOUNTAINEER
This TSB article is being republished in its entirety to update the model applications and model years.
ISSUE
Fluid may leak out of the front axle vent tube on some Explorer/Mountaineer, Ranger and Explorer Sport and Sport Trac vehicles. This may be caused
by fluid being thrown toward the axle vent by the gears during vehicle operation.
ACTION
Replace the axle cover and install the Axle Cover Kit (F6TZ-4033-BA). The revised housing cover has a baffle built in to reduce the possibility of fluid
being thrown out of the vent during vehicle operation. Refer to the Instruction Sheet included in the kit and the following text for details.
The Cover Kit (F6TZ-4033-BA) includes the following:
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One (1) Cover One (1) Hose
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One (1) Hose Connector One (1) Vent Plug One (1) Clip
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One (1) Sealant
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One (1) Instruction Sheet
NOTE
SINCE TORQUE PREVAILING FASTENERS MUST NOT BE REUSED, ALL LISTED NUTS AND BOLTS MUST BE ORDERED AND BE
ON-HAND FOR EACH AXLE KIT INSTALLED.
PARTS BLOCK
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
SUPERSEDES: 97-26-26
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage
OPERATION
DESCRIPTION
TIME
010806A
Install Axle Cover kit
1.7 Hrs.
DEALER CODING