NHTSA recall 07V453000
Power Train · Ford Motor Company
Details
What's 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.
Why it matters: If leaking transmission fluid contacts the catalytic converter, it may pose a risk of fire.
The fix: Dealers will inspect and have the transmission cooler line attachment bolt tightened free of charge. The recall began on August 30, 2007.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2008 Ford Explorer, 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 2008 Mercury Mountaineer.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 07V453000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.