2008 Ford Explorer, Ford Explorer Sport Trac and others recall: cooling unit and lines
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on September 26, 2007. It covers about 1,497 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 1,497
- reported
- Sep 26, 2007
- owners notified
- Aug 30, 2007
- related complaints
- 53
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines
- What is wrong
- On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with the 4.6l engine and 6r transmission, the bolt securing the transmission oil cooler line fittings at the transmission may not have been sufficiently torqued during vehicle assembly. As a result, the bolt may loosen and the transmission oil cooler lines may disengage from the transmission, causing a transmission fluid leak.
- Risk
- If leaking transmission fluid contacts the catalytic converter, it may pose a risk of fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and have the transmission cooler line attachment bolt tightened free of charge. The recall began on august 30, 2007. Owners may contact ford at 1‑800‑392‑3673.
Recall number 07V453000
Affected vehicles
- Ford Explorer 2008 2008
- Ford Explorer Sport Trac 2008 2008
- Mercury Mountaineer 2008 2008
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 53 complaints about transmission problems.
2008 Ford Explorer2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac2008 Mercury Mountaineer
Questions about recall 07V453000
Is there a recall on the 2008 Ford Explorer, Ford Explorer Sport Trac and others cooling unit and lines?
Yes. Recall 07V453000, reported on September 26, 2007, covers about 1,497 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 07V453000?
Dealers will inspect and have the transmission cooler line attachment bolt tightened free of charge. The recall began on august 30, 2007. Owners may contact ford at 1‑800‑392‑3673.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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