Whirring, Buzz or Saw-Type Noise from Engine After a Cold Start – 2012-2014 Ford Fiesta

TSB 14-0101

WHIRRING/BUZZ OR SAW-TYPE ENGINE NOISE AT 950-1200 RPM AFTER COLD START – FROM TIMING BELT COVER

 

FORD:

2012-2014 Fiesta

 

This article supersedes TSB 14-0025 to update the Service Procedure and Part List.

 

ISSUE:

Some 2012-2014 Fiesta vehicles equipped with a 1.6L Twin Independent Variable Cam Timing (Ti-VCT) may exhibit a whirring, buzz or saw-type noise from the engine after a cold start between 950-1200 RPM from the timing belt cover.

 

ACTION:

Follow the Service Procedure Steps to correct the condition.

 

SERVICE PROCEDURE

1. Replace the Timing Belt and Timing Belt Covers. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-01.
   1. Vehicles built on or before 5/15/2012 are equipped with a three (3) piece timing belt cover. The new two (2) piece timing cover replaces these three (3) piece applications.

 

BM5Z-6019-C	Timing Belt Cover – Upper
AM5Z-6019-A	Timing Belt Cover – Lower
BE8Z-8620-A	Accessory Drive Belt w/ A/C
BE8Z-8620-BA	Accessory Drive Belt w/o A/C
XG-3-A	Motorcraft Silicone Brake Caliper Grease and Dielectric Compound
BE8Z-6A340-A	Crankshaft Pulley Bolt
BE8Z-6268-C	Timing Belt

 

OPERATION	DESCRIPTION	TIME
140101A	2012-2014 Fiesta: Replace The Timing Belt And Timing Belt Cover (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations)	2.6 Hrs.

 

WARRANTY STATUS

Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited 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
6019	42