ERRATIC FLUID LEVEL READING ON TRANSAXLETSB 06-18-13 ...

1 ERRATIC FLUID LEVEL READING ON TRANSAXLETSB 06-18-13 DIPSTICK LEAKS 4F50N, ax4n , AX4 SFORD:MERCURY:2000-2007 Taurus2000-2005 Sable2000-2003 Windstar2004-2007 Monterey2004-2007 FreestarThis article supersedes TSB 05-14-5 to update the crankcase vent tube(s) from theService Procedure and vehicle model cleaner outlet the clamp and disconnect the airISSUE cleaner outlet pipe from the throttle 2000-2007 Taurus, 2000-2005 Sable,2000-2003 Windstar, and the air cleaner housing clamp(s).Freestar/Monterey vehicles, equipped with a 4F50N, ax4n , or AX4S transaxle, may exhibit an the air cleaner cover from the airfluid LEVEL READING on the transaxle dipstick andcleaner leaks around the filler tube and , Freestar and Monterey only: RemoveThe condition may be due to a restricted transaxlecowl panel grille by following the procedure the shift cable if located over theRepair the transaxle vent restriction by replacing thetop of the vent with a 90 vent stem, small hoseclamp, two (2) tie raps, and 24 (61 cm) of 5/16 ( the vent, pull straight up on the ventmm) vacuum hose.

2 The 5/16 (8 mm) vacuum hosewith locking pliers, or carefully pry the vent fromwill be routed from the 90 vent on the transaxlethe transaxle to the cowl area, next to the brake the replacement 90 vent and tie rapped in place with the end of thehose facing down. Refer to the following Service Windstar, Freestar, Monterey, Taurus, with column shifter - Must face to theright rear of the vehicle with the flat edge ofNOTE vent base parallel to the chain cover bossON WINDSTAR, FREESTAR AND MONTEREY(Figure 1)SEAL THE COWL PANEL GRILLE (COWL TOP Taurus and Sable with floor shifter - MustVENT PANEL) AREA, SEE TSB to the rear of the vehicle with the flatedge of vent base parallel to the chain coverNOTE boss (Figure 2)LEAKS MAY BE MISDIAGNOSED AS COMINGFROM THE PAN GASKET. ALWAYS FOLLOWWORKSHOP MANUAL, SECTION 307-01 TOLOCATE THE SOURCE OF A LEAK, AND LEAKCHECK WITH BLACK LIGHT AND the mass air flow (MAF) sensorelectrical : The information in Technical Service Bulletins is intended for use by trained, professional technicians with the knowledge, tools, and equipment to dothe job properly and safely.

3 It informs these technicians of conditions that may occur on some vehicles, or provides information that could assist in propervehicle service. The procedures should not be performed by do-it-yourselfers . Do not assume that a condition described affects your car or truck. Contact aFord, Lincoln, or Mercury dealership to determine whether the Bulletin applies to your vehicle. Warranty Policy and Extended Service Plan documentationdetermine Warranty and/or Extended Service Plan coverage unless stated otherwise in the TSB information in this Technical Service Bulletin(TSB) was current at the time of printing. Ford Motor Company reserves the right to supercede this information with most recent information isavailable through Ford Motor Company s on-line technical 2006 Ford Motor CompanyOnline Publication DateSeptember 5, 2006 PAGE 1 TSB 06-18-13 (Continued) Taurus and Sable with column shifter (Figure6) Taurus with floor shifter (Figure 7)Figure 1 - Article 06-18-13 Figure 2 - Article one end of a 24 (61 cm) long piece of5/16 (8 mm) vacuum hose to the 90 ventFigure 3 - Article 06-18-13stem and secure with a small hose the vacuum hose back and up to thecowl area and down next to the brake mastercylinder.

4 Carefully tie rap the hose in place nextto the brake master cylinder (do not tie rap tobrake lines), be sure the end of the hose isfacing down and not directly above anythinghot. Windstar, Freestar, and Monterey (Figure 3,4, and 5)PAGE 2 TSB 06-18-13 (Continued)Figure 4 - Article 06-18-13 Figure 6 - Article 06-18-13 Figure 5 - Article 06-18-13 PAGE 3 TSB 06-18-13 (Continued) the MAF sensor electrical , Freestar, and Monterey only, followTSB 06-14-10 to seal and install the cowl NUMBERPART NAME1C3Z-7034-AAVentOTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES:06-14-10 WARRANTY STATUS:Eligible Under Provisions OfNew Vehicle LimitedWarranty CoverageOPERATIONDESCRIPTIONTIME061813A2 000-2007 Taurus, Sable: ReplaceTransaxle Vent FollowingService Procedure,Includes Time To CheckAnd Fill Transmission FLUID (Do Not Use With 17526A,17566A, 17508A, 17603A,9600A, 9601A) ,2000-2003 Windstar.

5 Replace Transaxle VentFollowing ServiceProcedure, Includes TimeFigure 7 - Article 06-18-13To Remove And ResealThe Cowl Panel Grille, the shift cable, if And the air cleaner cover and outlet FLUID (Do NotUse With 17526A, 17566A,NOTE17508A, 17603A, 9600A,USE THE ALIGNMENT NOTCHES TO9601A, 061410A)CORRECTLY ALIGN THE AIR CLEANER COVERDEALER CODINGTO THE AIR CLEANER PART the air cleaner housing clamp(s). the air cleaner outlet pipe to thethrottle body and tighten to 35 lb-in (4 N m). the crankcase vent tube to the aircleaner outlet 4