Some 2007-2016 Edge/MKX/Flex/MKT/MKZ/MKS/Taurus/Police Interceptor Sedan/Explorer/Police Interceptor...
Ford technical service bulletin SSM 47230 for 2011-2016 Ford Explorer, 2010-2016 Ford Taurus and 2007-2016 Ford Edge and others.
- Bulletin number
- SSM 47230
- Component
- Equipment
- Summary
- Some 2007-2016 Edge/MKX/Flex/MKT/MKZ/MKS/Taurus/Police Interceptor Sedan/Explorer/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles equipped with AWD and built on or before 30-Jun-2016 may exhibit a propane or natural gas odor during idle or low speed driving. This may be due to break down of the power transfer unit (PTU) fluid caused by excessive heat. If the source of the odor is identified as originating from the PTU, an idler bearing repair kit is available to repair the PTU. Refer to the Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 308-07. If the PTU is determined to be repairable, utilize kit GB5Z-7P258-A and the included instruction sheet. For claiming use causal part 7P258 and applicable labor operations in section 07 of the Service Labor Time Standards (SLTS) Manual.
Vehicles covered
- Ford Explorer 2011-2016 201120122013201420152016
- Ford Taurus 2010-2016 2010201120122013201420152016
- Ford Edge 2007-2016 20092010201120122013201420152016
- Ford Flex 2009-2016 20092010201120122013201420152016
- Lincoln MKZ 2013-2016 2013201420152016
- Lincoln MKX 2007-2014, 2016 20082009201020112012201320142016
- Lincoln MKS 2009-2016 20092010201120122013201420152016
- Lincoln MKT 2010-2016 2010201120122013201420152016
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