MKT FWD V6-3.7L (2010)
Clutch: All Technical Service Bulletins
A/T - DTC P0751/Harsh/No Engagement/Slip On Accel.
TSB 10-9-9
05/24/10
6F5016F55 TRANSMISSION - DTC P0751 - HARSH OR
NO FORWARD ENGAGEMENTS - PERCEIVED SLIP
ON ACCELERATION - SLIP/DELAYED AND/OR
HARSH DOWNSHIFTS
FORD:
2010 Taurus, Edge, Flex
LINCOLN:
2010 MKS, MKT, MKX
ISSUE
Some 2010 model year Taurus, Flex, MKS, MKT, Edge, MKX vehicles equipped with 6F50/55 transmissions may exhibit DTC P0751 and
delayed/harsh or no forward engagements and/or slipping 6-4 or 5-4 downshifts. This may be due to a broken orifice restrictor cup plug in the forward
clutch circuit. Affected transmission build dates are 12/11/2009-04/15/2010. The orifice restrictor cup plug sits in the transmission case below the
forward clutch feed seal under the main control valve body.
ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. Remove the main control valve body, refer to the Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 307-01.
2.
Remove the forward clutch seal. See WSM Section 307-01 for additional information.
3.
Inspect for a broken orifice restrictor cup plug in the forward clutch circuit.
a. If no damage is found, continue with normal diagnostic; do not continue with this procedure.
b. If orifice restrictor cup plug is broken, continue to Step 4.
4.
Remove the transaxle, refer to the WSM, Section 307-01.
5.
Disassemble the transaxle, refer to the WSM Section 307-01.
a. Do not remove the bearing cups or seals from the transmission case as the case is to be replaced.
b. Do not remove bearings from transfer gear shaft or differential.
6. Inspect the forward clutch piston for damage. Also, look for a small round piece of metal in the clutch area.
7. Replace the transmission case half, clean and reseal transmission.
8. Reassemble the transaxle, refer to the WSM, Section 307-01.
9. Reinstall the transaxle, refer to the WSM, Section 307-01.
Parts Block
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage
