Transmission Fluid Cooler Hoses
Transmission Fluid Cooler Hoses
Removal
NOTE: The 5R55S uses MERCON(R) V Automatic Transmission Fluid. The 6R80 uses Motorcraft MERCON(R) LV Automatic Transmission Fluid.
All vehicles
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Vehicle Jacking and Lifting.
Mountaineer
2. Remove the grille fasteners and the grille. For additional information, refer to Auxiliary Step / Running Board.
Explorer
3. Remove the bumper cover. For additional information, refer to Bumper.
All vehicles
4. Remove the inner grille air deflector.
5. Push the lower air deflector down past the transmission fluid cooler.
6. Disconnect the transmission fluid cooler hoses.
- Remove and discard the transmission fluid cooler hoses and the clamps.
7. Remove the transmission fluid cooler tube secondary latch from the transmission fluid cooler tube.
8. Using the Transmission Cooler Line Disconnect Tool, disconnect the quick connect coupler and separate the transmission fluid cooler tube from the transmission cooler hose.
9. Remove the transmission fluid cooler tube secondary latch from the transmission fluid cooler hose.
10. Using the Transmission Cooler Line Disconnect Tool, disconnect the quick connect coupler and remove the transmission fluid cooler hose from the radiator.
11. Remove the hoses from the retainer.
Installation
All vehicles
1. Install the hoses into the retainer.
2. Install the transmission fluid cooler hose to the radiator.
3. Install the transmission fluid cooler tube secondary latch.
4. Install the transmission fluid cooler hose to the transmission fluid cooler tube.
5. Install the transmission fluid cooler tube secondary latch.
6. NOTE: Clean the transmission fluid cooler tube stems with degreaser prior to installing the hoses.
Using new hoses and clamps, install the new transmission fluid cooler hoses.
7. Push the lower air deflector back into place.
8. Install the inner grille air deflector.
Mountaineer
9. Install the grille and the fasteners. For additional information, refer to Auxiliary Step / Running Board.
Explorer
10. Install the bumper cover. For additional information, refer to Bumper.
All vehicles
11. Fill the transmission fluid to the correct level using clean transmission fluid and inspect for leaks. For additional information, refer to Automatic Transmission/Transaxle &/or Transmission Control Systems for 5R55S or Automatic Transmission/Transaxle &/or Transmission Control Systems for 6R80.