Whirring, Buzz Or Saw-Type Noise From Engine After A Cold Start

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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

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.

Genuine Ford Parts - Cover - Timing Belt (BM5Z-6019-C)

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

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