A/T - Fluid Leaks From The Clutch Housing
TSB 11-12-1312/28/11
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK
FORD:
2012 Focus
ISSUE
Some 2012 Focus vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission may exhibit a transmission fluid leak from the transmission clutch housing.
ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. Inspect the base of the transmission clutch housing for evidence of transmission fluid leak. Transmission fluid will be slick versus sticky.
a. If the fluid leak is sticky and honey colored, it may be mistaken for engine oil or transmission lubricant. This condition may be caused by excessive rust inhibitor applied to the flywheel during manufacturing. Wipe clean the rust inhibitor from the transmission housing with Motorcraft� Metal Brake Parts Cleaner or equivalent.
2. Is transmission fluid present at the base of the transmission clutch housing?
a. Yes - Proceed to Step 3.
b. No - This procedure does not apply. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 307-11 for normal diagnostics.
3. Replace both the inner input shaft seal, located between both input shafts and the hollow outer input shaft case seal. Refer to WSM, Section 307-01.
4. Verify clutch self-adjusters are locked on clutch assembly. Refer to WSM, Section 307-01.
5. Install a new Clutch Assembly Kit. Follow instructions provided in the kit.
NOTE
CLUTCH SELF ADJUSTER LOCKS MUST BE RELEASED BEFORE TRANSMISSION IS INSTALLED OR CLUTCH WILL NOT OPERATE.
6. Install the transmission assembly. Refer to WSM, Section 307-01.
7. Per[orm Adaptive Drive Cycle. Refer to WSM, Section 307-01.
NOTE
FAILURE TO PERFORM ALL STEPS OF THE ADAPTIVE LEARNING ROUTINES AND THE DRIVE CYCLE MAY RESULT IN ERRATIC SHIFTS AND DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS
Parts Block
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage
IMPORTANT: Warranty/ESP coverage limits/policies are not altered by a TSB. Warranty/ESP coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part and verified using the OASIS part coverage tool.
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
111213A 2012 Focus Automatic 6.5 Hrs
Transmission: Inspect For
Transmission Fluid Leak,
Replace The Inner Input
Shaft Seal, Outer Input
Shaft Case Seal And
Clutch Assembly Includes
Time To Remove And
Install Transmission
Perform Clutch Adaptive
Learning Procedure And
Drive Cycle (Do Not Use
With Any Other Labor
Operations)
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
7052 D8
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