Explorer Sport Trac 4WD V8-4.6L VIN 8 (2007)
Wiring Harness: Customer Interest
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)
