TSB 22-2411

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
10R60 Automatic Transmission - Harsh 7-6 Gear Downshift - Built On Or
Before 9-Aug-2022
22-2411
02 March
2023
Model:
Ford
2022 Bronco
Transmission/Transaxle: 10R60
Built on or before 9-Aug-2022
2022 Explorer
Transmission/Transaxle: 10R60
Built on or before 9-Aug-2022
Lincoln
2022 Aviator
Transmission/Transaxle: 10R60
Built on or before 9-Aug-2022
Issue: Some 2022 Explorer/Aviator/Bronco vehicles built on or before 9-Aug-2022 and equipped with a 10R60
automatic transmission may exhibit a harsh 7-6 gear downshift. This may be caused by the A clutch piston return
spring snap ring becoming dislodged. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to replace the front
support assembly and A clutch components.
Action: Follow the Service Procedure to correct the condition on vehicles that meet all of the following criteria:
• 2022 Explorer/Aviator/Bronco
• Built on or before 9-Aug-2022
• 10R60 automatic transmission
• Harsh 7-6 gear downshift
Parts
Explorer/Aviator 10R60 Parts
Service
Part
Number
Quantity
Description
Unit of
Piece Quantity
Issue
L1MZ6L612-A
1
Catalytic Converter Gasket
(2.3L)
1
1
L1MZ6L612-B
2
Catalytic Converter Gasket
(3.0L)
1
2
W520214S440
1
2
2
W714265S442
1
4
4
4
3.3L requires 4 pieces, 2.3L and 3.0L
require 6 pieces
5
8
4
2
4
2
4
2 for RWD, 3 for 4WD
W715618S437
Transmission Mount Nut
Catalytic Converter Nuts (3.3L)
3.3L requires 1,
2.3L and 3.0L Torque Converter Nuts
require 2
W716375S900
2
W716979S439
1
W719413S439
1
W719431S439
1
Transfer Case Mounting Bolts
(4WD)
Rear Subframe Bolts
Middle Subframe Bolts
Transmission Mount Bolts
W719511S439
1 or 2
4
3 Pieces Required If Driveshaft Is
Disconnected At Only One End, 6
Pieces Required If Coupler Or
Driveshaft Alignment Bush Are
Replaced
1
2 For 3.0L, 3 For 2.3L, 4 For 3.3L
1
1
1
1
1
4
1
3
1
4
1
12
Driveshaft Flex Coupling Bolts
W719699S442
2 For 3.0L, 3
For 2.3L, 4 For Catalytic Converter Nuts
3.3L
LP5Z7B066-M
1
LP5Z7B070-C
1
LP5Z7F219-A
1
LP5Z7F220-A
1
LP5Z7G159-A
1
LC3Z7H223-A
12
HL3Z7G199-A
1
Auxiliary Pump Tube Seal (AutoStop-Start Vehicles)
1
1
L1MZ3B478-A
1
Front Driveshaft Boot Clamp
(4WD)
1
1
KB3Z6L612-A
1
Catalytic Converter Gasket
(2.3L)
1
1
L1MZ-4421A
1
1
1
LB5Z3B498-A
1
1
1
L1MZ4A015-B
1
1
1
MB3Z-9450B
1 For 2.7L, 2
For 3.0L
1
1 For 2.7L, 2 For 3.0L
MB3Z7G186-A
1
1
1
W500121S439
2
4
8
W500213S442
1
Park Manual Release Bracket
Bolt
4
2
W525174S300
1
Plastic Skid Bar Rivet (3.0L
Police Vehicles Only)
10
4
W721083S439
1
Transmission Crossmember
Bolts
4
4
LP5Z7A130-D
1
1
1
W720576S439
4
1
4
5L3Z19A506-A
As Needed
TA-29
As Needed
A Clutch Pressure Plate
A Clutch Cushion Spring
A Clutch Friction Plate
A Clutch Separator Plate
A Clutch Separating Springs
Front Support Bolt Seal
Front Driveshaft Boot (4WD)
Front Axle Pinion Stem Circlip
(4WD)
Front Axle Pinion Stem O-ring
Exhaust Flexible Pipe Flange
Gasket
Transmission Filter
Transfer Case Bolts
Front Support Assembly
Transmission Support Insulator
Bolt
Slip Yoke Grease (2.3L 4WD)
Motorcraft® Ultra Silicone
Sealant (4WD)
XG-11
As Needed
Motorcraft® High Temperature
4x4 Front Axle and Wheel
Bearing Grease
XG-3-A
As Needed
Motorcraft® Silicone Brake
Caliper Grease and Dielectric
Compound
XL-1
As Needed
Motorcraft® Penetrating and
Lock Lubricant
XL-2
As Needed
Motorcraft® High Temperature
Nickel Anti-Seize Lubricant
XL-5-A
As Needed
Motorcraft® Multi-Purpose
Grease Spray
XT-10-QLVC
As Needed
Motorcraft® MERCON® LV
Automatic Transmission Fluid
(Transfer Case) (All Markets
Except Canada)
CXT-10-LV6
As Needed
Motorcraft® MERCON® LV
Automatic Transmission Fluid
(Transfer Case) (Canada Only)
XT-12-QULV
As Needed
Motorcraft® MERCON® ULV
Automatic Transmission Fluid
PM-4-A
As Needed
Motorcraft® Metal Brake Parts
Cleaner
XG-1-E1
As Needed
Motorcraft® Premium Long-Life
Grease
ZC-20
As Needed
Motorcraft® Engine Shampoo
and Degreaser
ZC-30-A
As Needed
Motorcraft® Silicone Gasket
Remover
ZC-31-B
As Needed
Motorcraft® Metal Surface Prep
Wipes
Parts
Explorer/Aviator Parts To Inspect And Replace Only If Needed
Service Part
Number
Quantity Description
Unit of
Issue
Piece Quantity
7L1Z-7J227-A
If
Fluid Cooler O-ring Seals
Needed
2
4
7T4Z-7Z302-A
If
Filter Seal
Needed
4
2
HL3Z-7A191-B
If
Transmission Pan Gasket
Needed
1
1
HL3Z-7J227-A
If
Fluid Auxiliary Pump Tube O-ring (Auto-StopNeeded Start Vehicles)
1
1
L1MZ-3B498-F
If
Rear Axle Pinion Stem Circlip
Needed
1
1
W525585-S300
If
Engine Block Dowel Pins (3.0L)
Needed
1
2
W701183-S300
If
Engine Block Dowel Pins (2.3L)
Needed
4
2
W716963-S900
If
Catalytic Converter Studs (3.3L)
Needed
4
4
W717822-S439
If
Driveshaft Center Bearing Bracket Bolts
Needed
4
2
W718758-S300
If
Engine Block Dowel Pins (3.3L)
Needed
4
2
If
Flex Coupling
Needed
1
1
If
Catalytic Converter Studs
Needed
1
2 For 3.0L, 3 For
2.3L
L1MZ-4782-A
W719698-S900
Parts
Bronco 10R60 Parts
Service Part
Number
Quantity
HL3Z-7A098A
1
W520214S440
1
W714265S442
1
W715618S437
Description
Transmission Filter
Stabilizer Bar Bracket Nuts
Unit of
Issue
1
1
2
2
4
2.7L Requires 2
pieces. 2.3L requires 3
pieces
4
2.7L requires 4 pieces,
2.3L requires 6 pieces
1
1
1
1
1
4
1
3
1
4
1
12
Catalytic Converter Nuts
2.7L requires 1,
Torque Converter Nuts
2.3L requires 2
Piece Quantity
LP5Z-7B066M
1
LP5Z-7B070C
1
LP5Z-7F219A
1
LP5Z-7F220A
1
LP5Z-7G159A
1
LC3Z-7H223A
12
HL3Z-7G199A
1
Auxiliary Pump Tube Seal (Auto-Stop-Start
Vehicles)
1
1
JB3Z-4B496B
6
Front Driveshaft CV Joint-To-Flange Bolts And
Retaining Straps
1
6
LB3Z-4B496A
4
Rear Driveshaft CV Joint-To-Transfer Case
Flange Cup Bolts And Retaining Straps
1
4
MB3Z-5C226A
1
1
1
MB3Z-5C226B
2
1
2
W520103S442
1
4
2
W520515S442
1
4
4
W713314S439
1
4
2
A Clutch Pressure Plate
A Clutch Cushion Spring
A Clutch Friction Plate
A Clutch Separator Plate
A Clutch Separating Springs
Front Support Bolt Seal
Exhaust Manifold Gasket (2.7L)
Exhaust Manifold Gasket (3.0L)
Exhaust Flexible Pipe Flange Nuts (2.3L)
Transmission Support Crossmember Nuts
(Non-Raptor)
Exhaust Hanger Bracket Bolts (2.3L & 2.7L)
W714409S439
1
Steering Column Lower Shaft Coupler
Retainers (2.3L)
W717376S439B
1
W720545S442
1
W720940S440
1
W721041S439
1
W721255S442
1
W721449S439
1
LP5Z-7A130D
1
W500642S439
4
XL-5-A
As Needed
Motorcraft® Multi-Purpose Grease Spray
XT-10-QLVC
As Needed
Motorcraft® MERCON® LV Automatic
Transmission Fluid (Transfer Case) (All
Markets Except Canada)
CXT-10-LV6
As Needed
Motorcraft® MERCON® LV Automatic
Transmission Fluid (Transfer Case) (Canada
Only)
XT-12-QULV
As Needed
Motorcraft® MERCON® ULV Automatic
Transmission Fluid
Stabilizer Bar Undershield Bolts
Transmission Fluid Heat Exchanger Bolt
Stabilizer Bar Link Upper Nuts (Vehicles with
Sway Bar Disconnect)
Stabilizer Bar Bracket Mounting Stud
Shift Cable Bracket Bolts
Stabilizer Bar Bracket Bolts
Front Support Assembly
Transmission Support Insulator Bolt
4
2
4
4
4
1 For 2.7L/3.0L, 4 For
2.3L
4
2
4
2
4
2
4
2
1
1
1
4
Parts
Bronco Parts To Inspect And Replace Only If Needed
Service Part
Number
Quantity Description
Unit of
Issue
Piece Quantity
7T4Z-7Z302-A
If
Filter Seal
Needed
4
2
HL3Z-7A191-B
If
Transmission Pan Gasket
Needed
1
1
HL3Z-7J227-A
If
Fluid Auxiliary Pump Tube O-ring (Auto-StopNeeded Start Vehicles)
1
1
JB3Z-7J227-A
If
Transmission Fluid Heat Exchanger O-ring
Needed Seals (2.3L)
1
4
L1MZ-4650-A
If
Driveshaft Alignment Bushing
Needed
1
1
MB3Z-5484-A
If
Front Stabilizer Bar Bushing (Vehicles with
Needed Sway Bar Disconnect)
1
2
MB3Z-5A231-C
If
Exhaust Flexible Pipe Clamp (2.3L)
Needed
1
1
W525585-S300
If
Engine Block Dowel Pins (3.0L)
Needed
1
2
W701183-S300
If
Engine Block Dowel Pins (2.3L)
Needed
4
2
W712458-S900
7L1Z-7J227-A
If
Exhaust Studs
Needed
4
2 For 2.7L, 3 For 2.3L, 4
For 3.0L
If
Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube O-ring Seals
Needed (2.7L & 3.0L)
2
4
Parts
10R60 Selective Parts (As Needed)
Service Part Number Quantity Description
Unit of Issue Piece Quantity
LP5Z-7A527-L
If Needed T-3 Shim (Selective) 2.90-3.00mm
1
1
LP5Z-7A527-M
If Needed T-3 Shim (Selective) 3.05-3.15mm
1
1
LP5Z-7A527-N
If Needed T-3 Shim (Selective) 3.20-3.30mm
1
1
LP5Z-7A527-P
If Needed T-3 Shim (Selective) 3.35-3.45mm
1
1
LP5Z-7A527-Q
If Needed T-3 Shim (Selective) 3.50-3.60mm
1
1
LP5Z-7A527-R
If Needed T-3 Shim (Selective) 3.65-3.75mm
1
1
LP5Z-7A527-S
If Needed T-3 Shim (Selective) 3.80-3.90mm
1
1
LP5Z-7A527-T
If Needed T-3 Shim (Selective) 3.95-4.05mm
1
1
LP5Z-7A527-U
If Needed T-3 Shim (Selective) 4.10-4.20mm
1
1
LP5Z-7A527-V
If Needed T-3 Shim (Selective) 4.25-4.35mm
1
1
LP5Z-7B066-E
If Needed A Clutch Apply Plate (Selective) 3.55-3.75mm
1
1
LP5Z-7B066-F
If Needed A Clutch Apply Plate (Selective) 3.75-3.95mm
1
1
LP5Z-7B066-G
If Needed A Clutch Apply Plate (Selective) 3.95-4.15mm
1
1
LP5Z-7B066-H
If Needed A Clutch Apply Plate (Selective) 4.15-4.35mm
1
1
LP5Z-7B066-J
If Needed A Clutch Apply Plate (Selective) 4.35-4.55mm
1
1
LP5Z-7B066-K
If Needed A Clutch Apply Plate (Selective) 4.55-4.75mm
1
1
Quantity refers to the amount of the service part number required to repair the vehicle.
Unit of Issue refers to the number of individual pieces included in a service part number package.
Piece Quantity refers to the total number of individual pieces required to repair the vehicle.
As Needed indicates the amount of the part may vary and/or is not a whole number. Parts can be billed out as nonwhole numbers, including less than 1.
If Needed indicates the part is not mandatory.
Warranty Status: Eligible under provisions of New Vehicle Limited Warranty (NVLW)/Service Part Warranty
(SPW)/Special Service Part (SSP)/Extended Service Plan (ESP) coverage. Limits/policies/prior approvals are not
altered by a TSB. NVLW/SPW/SSP/ESP coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part and verified
using the OASIS part coverage tool.
Labor Times
Description
Operation
No.
Time
2022 Aviator RWD: Diagnose And Replace The A-Clutch And Front Support Assembly (Do
Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations)
222411A
7.5
Hrs.
2022 Aviator AWD: Diagnose And Replace The A-Clutch And Front Support Assembly (Do
Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations)
222411B
8.0
Hrs.
2022 Bronco Raptor 3.0L EcoBoost: Diagnose And Replace The A-Clutch And Front Support
Assembly (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations)
222411C
10.1
Hrs.
2022 Explorer 4WD 2.3L EcoBoost: Diagnose And Replace The A-Clutch And Front Support
Assembly (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations)
222411D
9.6
Hrs.
2022 Explorer RWD 2.3L EcoBoost: Diagnose And Replace The A-Clutch And Front Support
Assembly (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations)
222411E
9.1
Hrs.
2022 Explorer 4WD 3.3L TiVCT: Diagnose And Replace The A-Clutch And Front Support
Assembly (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations)
222411F
9.2
Hrs.
2022 Explorer 4WD 3.0L EcoBoost: Diagnose And Replace The A-Clutch And Front Support
Assembly (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations)
222411G
8.1
Hrs.
2022 Bronco 2.7L EcoBoost With Sway Bar Disconnect: Diagnose And Replace The AClutch And Front Support Assembly (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations)
222411H
11.4
Hrs.
2022 Bronco 2.3L EcoBoost With Sway Bar Disconnect: Diagnose And Replace The AClutch And Front Support Assembly (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations)
222411J
12.3
Hrs.
2022 Bronco 2.3L EcoBoost Without Sway Bar Disconnect EcoBoost: Diagnose And
Replace The A-Clutch And Front Support Assembly (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor
Operations)
222411K
11.7
Hrs.
2022 Bronco 2.7L EcoBoost Without Sway Bar Disconnect EcoBoost: Diagnose And
Replace The A-Clutch And Front Support Assembly (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor
Operations)
222411L
10.8
Hrs.
Repair/Claim Coding
Causal Part:
7A130
Condition Code: 07
Service Procedure
1. Using the SelectShift mode, perform a manual 7-6 gear downshift. Is a harsh shift present?
(1). Yes - proceed to Step 2.
(2). No - this article does not apply. Refer to the Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 307-01 for normal diagnostics.
2. Remove and discard the front support assembly. Perform only the necessary steps to remove and service the front
support assembly. Refer to WSM Section 307-01.
(1). It is only necessary to remove the torque converter, the main control, and the transmission fluid pump to
remove the front support.
3. Remove and discard the A clutch assembly from the transmission case. Refer to WSM, Section 307-01.
4. Install the A clutch assembly and perform the A clutch clearance measurement. Refer to WSM, Section 307-01.
5. Install front support assembly and perform the T3 selective shim measurement. Refer to WSM, Section 307-01.
6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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