SSM 53465. Erratic Shift and or Fluid venting - Engine Coolant in Transmission Fluid

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I was reviewing the NHTSA site and came accross this SSM. Has anyone experienced the issues described in this SSM and had to have the repair done? I may have missed it but I do not recall seeing this posted on the forum previously.

SSM 53465 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, 2020-2024 (March 4, 2025)
Escape/Corsair/Edge/Nautilus/Transit Connect, 2022-2024 Maverick - Erratic Shift And/Or Fluid Venting - Engine Coolant In Transmission Fluid

Some 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, 2020-2024 Escape/Corsair/Edge/Nautilus/Transit Connect and 2022-2024
Maverick vehicles may exhibit erratic shifting and/or a transmission fluid venting condition. If during the
preliminary inspection the transmission fluid is found to be a foamy pink color, this may indicate possible cross
contamination of engine coolant and transmission fluid due to an internally leaking transmission fluid cooler
assembly. When repairing or replacing the transmission assembly for an internally leaking transmission fluid
cooler assembly, use causal part 7869 and applicable labor operations in Section 07 of the Service Labor Time
Standards (SLTS) Manual.

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