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TSB 14-0114 | 5.4L 3V – INTERMITTENT RATTLE NOISE WHILE DRIVING / ROUGH IDLE WHEN ENGINE IS AT OPERATING TEMPERATURE |
FORD![]() | 2004-2010 F-150 2005-2010 F-250, F-350 2005-2013 Expedition |
LINCOLN![]() | 2006-2008 Mark LT 2005-2013 Navigator |
This article supersedes TSB 12-7-10 to update the vehicle model years and Service Procedure.
ISSUE:
Some 2004-2010 F-150, 2005-2010 F-Super Duty 250/350, 2005-2013 Expedition, Navigator and 2006-2008 Mark LT vehicles equipped with 5.4L 3V engine may exhibit an intermittent rattle noise while driving from idle up to 1200 RPM when the engine is at operating temperature.
In severe cases, a rough idle and diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0022, P0021, P0340, and/or P0341 may be stored in the powertrain control module (PCM).
ACTION:
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
Replace the left and right variable cam timing (VCT) solenoids. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303.
8L3Z-6M280-B | VCT Solenoid |
7L1Z-6584-B ![]() | Left Side Cam Cover Gasket—14 Bolt Cam Cover |
7L1Z-6584-A ![]() | Right Side Cam Cover Gasket—8/9 Bolt Cam Cover |
3L3Z-6584-EA ![]() | Right Side Cam Cover Gasket—14 Bolt Cam Cover |
3L3Z-6584-DB ![]() | Left Side Cam Cover Gasket—15 Bolt Cam Cover |
3L3Z-6C535-AA ![]() | VCT Solenoid To Cam Cover Gasket |
OPERATION | DESCRIPTION | TIME |
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140114A | 2005-2006 Expedition, Navigator F-Super Duty 250/350 2004-2006 F-150, 2006 Mark LT 5.4L 3V: Retrieve DTCs And Replace Both VCT Solenoids (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations) | 0.6 Hr. |
140114A | 2008-2010 F-Super Duty 250/350 5.4L 3V: Retrieve DTCs And Replace Both VCT Solenoids (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations) | 2.6 Hrs. |
140114A | 2007-2013 Expedition, Navigator, 2007 F-Super Duty 250/350 5.4L 3V: Retrieve DTCs And Replace Both VCT Solenoids (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations) | 3.1 Hrs. |
140114A | 2007-2010 F-150, 2007-2008 Mark LT 5.4L 3V: Retrieve DTCs And Replace Both VCT Solenoids (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations) | 3.5 Hrs. |
WARRANTY STATUS
Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage And Emissions Warranty Coverage.
Warranty/ESP coverage limits/policies/prior approvals are not altered by a TSB. Warranty/ESP coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part and verified using the OASIS part coverage tool.
DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO. | CONDITION CODE |
6M280 | 42 |