Recalls for 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac

DEFECT #1 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES

Posted on: 2007-09-26
Description
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.

Consequence
If leaking transmission fluid contacts the catalytic converter, it may pose a risk of fire.

Corrective Action
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 1-800-392-3673.

Notes
Ford recall no.  07s56.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.