ATSG CONFIRMED FIX - OCTOBER 2026
2016 Ford Focus DPS6
Complaint: Leaking from the axle (so they thought).
Cause: Transmission range sensor leaking.
Correction: Replace the range sensor.
Part numbers related to the repair: AE8Z-7F293-A
Year Make and Model of the Vehicle: 2016 Ford Focus
Mileage: N.A
Shop Name: Transmission Masters.
Transmission: DPS6
Additional Notes: The vehicle was taken to a repair shop, and they replaced the axle seal twice, kept showing a leak in the axle area. Was taken to a transmission shop and they checked it and found that the leak was coming from the transmission range sensor, fluid was leaking past the connector terminals and the way it was leaking down the transmission it did appear as if the axle was leaking. Check all the attachment photos.
Pictures/Diagram: Check the attachments.
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