ISSUE Some 2006-2010-2020 Explorer, Mountaineer and 2007-2010-2020 Sport Trac vehicles built on or before 8/12/2009 and equipped with 5R55S transmission may exhibit a check engine light with diagnostic trouble code DTC P0713 and/or various transmission solenoid body connector related DTCs. This may be due to water traveling down from the A/C drain into the solenoid body connector on the left side of the transmission.

ISSUE Some 2006-2010-2020 Explorer, Mountaineer and 2007-2010-2020 Sport Trac vehicles built on or before 8/12/2009 and equipped with 5R55S transmission may exhibit a check engine light with diagnostic trouble code DTC P0713 and/or various transmission solenoid body connector related DTCs. This may be due to water traveling down from the A/C drain into the solenoid body connector on the left side of the transmission.

DisclaimerTechnical Service Bulletin # 09-22-15 Date: 091116

A/T Controls - MIL ON/Various A/T Solenoid DTC's TSB 09-22-15

11/16/09

5R555 TRANSMISSION - CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON - VARIOUS DTC'S - WATER INTRUSION FROM A/C DRAIN INTO TRANSMISSION SOLENOID BODY CONNECTOR - BUILT ON OR BEFORE 8/12/2009

FORD: 2006-2010-2020 Explorer 2007-2010-2020 Explorer Sport Trac

MERCURY: 2006-2010-2020 Mountaineer

ACTION Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

1. Verify any transmission related symptoms or transmission related DTC's that are present.

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2. Check the transmission solenoid connector for signs of water intrusion, corrosion, that may be coming from the A/C drain. (Figure 1)

3. If present, clean the connector thoroughly and apply Motorcraft(R) Electrical Grease as needed.

4. Cut and install patch kit over the connector. (Figure 1)

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WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage IMPORTANT: Warranty coverage limits/policies are not altered by a TSB. Warranty coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part.

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME

092215A 2006-2010-2020 Explorer, 0.4 Hr. Mountaineer 2007-2010-2020 Explorer Sport Trac 4.0L: Check DTCs, Inspect, Clean, And Grease Connector, Install Patch (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations)

DEALER CODING

CONDITION BASIC PART NO. CODE 7G391 X2

2010-2020 Ford Truck Explorer AWD V8-4.6L