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Recall 07V-453

FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 2008 Ford Explorer and 2 other models: Power train (automatic transmission, cooling unit and lines).

At a glance

Campaign number
07V-453
Reported
September 26, 2007
Vehicles affected
1,497 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is 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.

The risk

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. Owners may contact ford at 1-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Ford recall no. 07s56.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles