3.0L EcoBoost – Cold Start Ticking/Tapping Or Rattle Type Noise – 2020-2022 Ford Explorer & Lincoln Aviator

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NHTSA ID Number: 10225445

Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB 22-2377

Summary

Some 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator vehicles equipped with a 3.0L EcoBoost engine may exhibit a ticking/tapping or rattle type noise from the top front cover area of the engine on initial start-up after a cold soak of 6 hours or more that may last for 2-5 seconds. This may be due to a worn variable cam timing (VCT) unit. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to replace the VCT units.

 


Model:

FordeBay

2020-2022 Explorer

LincolneBay

2020-2022 Aviator

 

Issue: Some 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator vehicles equipped with a 3.0L EcoBoost engine may exhibit a ticking/tapping or rattle type noise from the top front cover area of the engine on initial start-up after a cold soak of 6 hours or more that may last for 2-5 seconds. This may be due to a worn variable cam timing (VCT) unit. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to replace the VCT units.

Action: Follow the Service Procedure to correct the condition on vehicles that meet all of the following criteria:

  • 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator
  • 3.0L EcoBoost engine
  • Customer symptom of ticking/tapping or rattle noise from the front cover area after a cold start

NOTE: Dealers should only order parts for customer vehicles that require repairs. Because of part constraints, dealers may experience situational short-term backorders on some parts. Customers should continue to drive vehicles while parts are on order.

 

Parts

Required For All Vehicles

Service Part NumberQuantityDescriptionUnit of IssuePiece Quantity
L1MZ-6C525-A2VCT Unit – Exhaust12
L1MZ-6256-A2VCT Unit – Intake12
BB5Z-4B422-A2Front Axle Pinion Stem Circlip12
CN1Z-7H424-B2Halfshaft Seal12
CP9Z-6279-C4VCT Unit Bolts14
DS7Z-19B596-A 3.0L EcoBoost - Cold Start Ticking/Tapping Or Rattle Type Noise - 2020-2022 Ford Explorer & Lincoln Aviator | small light1A/C Line-Compressor O-ring Seal11
FT4Z-00815-A1Oil Gallery Seal11
FT4Z-6020-A1Oil Cooler Gasket11
FT4Z-6020-J1Engine Front Cover Gasket11
FT4Z-6840-B1Oil Filter O-ring Seals22
FT4Z-6840-C1Stem-To-Oil Drain Port Seal11
FT4Z-6N652-D1Oil Pump Return Tube O-ring Seals11
FT4Z-6N652-G4Turbocharger Oil Return Tube O-ring Seal14
FT4Z-6N652-F1Turbocharger Oil Return Tube-To-Engine Block Gasket11
FT4Z-8507-C1Coolant Pump Seal11
JR3Z-6701-A1Crankshaft Front Oil Seal11
JT4Z-6020-A1Coolant Pump Gasket11
JT4Z-6584-B1Valve Cover Gasket11
JT4Z-6584-D1Valve Cover Gasket11
JT4Z-6C683-A2Turbocharger Oil Supply Tube Filter12
JT4Z-6N652-A1Turbocharger Oil Supply O-ring Seal11
JT4Z-6N652-B1Turbocharger Oil Supply O-ring Seal11
JT4Z-9E583-A1High Pressure Fuel Pump O-ring Seal11
K2GZ-9440-A1Engine Front Cover Gasket11
KU2Z-6731-AeBay1Oil Filter Element11
L1MZ-00815-A2Front Axle Pinion Stem O-ring12
L1MZ-4382-A4Engine Mount Bolts14
L1MZ-4382-B4Engine Mount Bolts14
L1MZ-4421-B1Front Slip Yoke Boot Clamp Assembly11
L1MZ-6584-A1Valve Cover Gasket, Left11
L1MZ-6584-B1Valve Cover Gasket, Right11
L1MZ-6584-C1Valve Cover Rocker Arm Gasket11
L1MZ-6710-A1Oil Pan Gasket11
L1MZ-6L612-BeBay2Catalytic Converter Gasket12
L1MZ-9448-A2Turbocharger Gasket12
L1MZ-9J323-A1High Pressure Fuel Tube11
LB5Z-3B477-A2Wheel Hub Nut (AWD)12
N1MZ-4A015-B1Front Actuator Seal11
W520517-S4401Lower Strut-to-Wheel Knuckle Nuts (AWD)44
W712961-S4391Steering Shaft Bolt21
W714870-S4301Turbocharger Nuts44
W715131-S442eBay1Cable Assembly Bolts (10R60 Transmission)42
W715564-S4421Turbocharger Oil Supply Bolt43
W715618-S437eBay2Torque Converter Nuts46
W715932-S4391Lower Strut-to-Wheel Knuckle Bolts (AWD)44
W716117-S4372Turbocharger Bolt12
W716979-S439eBay1Rear Subframe Bolts42
W719413-S439eBay1Middle and Front Subframe Bolts44
W719431-S439eBay1Transmission Bolts43
W719511-S439eBay2Transfer Case Flange Bolts (4WD)46
W719699-S442eBay4Catalytic Converter Nuts14
W721083-S439eBay4Transmission Support Insulator Bolts14
L1MZ-3B478-AeBay1Halfshaft Boot Clamp11
BR3Z-6A340-A 3.0L EcoBoost - Cold Start Ticking/Tapping Or Rattle Type Noise - 2020-2022 Ford Explorer & Lincoln Aviator | small light1Crankshaft Pulley Bolt11
5L7Z-7D285-A 3.0L EcoBoost - Cold Start Ticking/Tapping Or Rattle Type Noise - 2020-2022 Ford Explorer & Lincoln Aviator | small light1Transmission Cooler Line Seal22
5L7Z-7J324-A 3.0L EcoBoost - Cold Start Ticking/Tapping Or Rattle Type Noise - 2020-2022 Ford Explorer & Lincoln Aviator | small light1Ring Seal22
KX6Z-9C587-A1High Pressure Fuel Pump Roller Tappet11
FT4Z-12A227-A1Crankshaft Ring11
L1MZ-4676-C1Oil Seal Assembly11
XW4Z-6700-B1Front Main Oil Seal11
FL3Z-9439-A1Intake Manifold Gaskets66
W520216-S4404Sway Bar Linkage Nut14
W716383-S4374Turbo Stud14
W718758-S300eBay4Block Dowel Pin14
W719326-S4391Engine Mount Bolts44
W721083-S439eBay1Transmission Bracket Bolts44
XL-5-A 3.0L EcoBoost - Cold Start Ticking/Tapping Or Rattle Type Noise - 2020-2022 Ford Explorer & Lincoln Aviator | small lightAs NeededMotorcraft® Multi-Purpose Grease Spray
XO-5W30-Q1SPeBayAs NeededMotorcraft® SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil (All Markets Except Canada)
CXO-5W30-LSP6eBayAs NeededMotorcraft® SAE 5W-30 Super Premium Motor Oil (Canada Only)
XT-12-QULV 3.0L EcoBoost - Cold Start Ticking/Tapping Or Rattle Type Noise - 2020-2022 Ford Explorer & Lincoln Aviator | small lightAs NeededMotorcraft® MERCON® ULV Automatic Transmission Fluid
ZC-30-A 3.0L EcoBoost - Cold Start Ticking/Tapping Or Rattle Type Noise - 2020-2022 Ford Explorer & Lincoln Aviator | small lightAs NeededMotorcraft® Gasket Remover
ZC-31-B 3.0L EcoBoost - Cold Start Ticking/Tapping Or Rattle Type Noise - 2020-2022 Ford Explorer & Lincoln Aviator | small lightAs NeededMotorcraft® Metal Surface Prep Wipes
ZC-37-A 3.0L EcoBoost - Cold Start Ticking/Tapping Or Rattle Type Noise - 2020-2022 Ford Explorer & Lincoln Aviator | small lightAs NeededMotorcraft® Wheel and Tire Cleaner
PM-4-A 3.0L EcoBoost - Cold Start Ticking/Tapping Or Rattle Type Noise - 2020-2022 Ford Explorer & Lincoln Aviator | small lightAs NeededMotorcraft® Metal Brake Parts Cleaner (Compliant With Low Volatile Organic Compound Requirements As Required In Some USA States)
PM-4-B 3.0L EcoBoost - Cold Start Ticking/Tapping Or Rattle Type Noise - 2020-2022 Ford Explorer & Lincoln Aviator | small lightAs NeededMotorcraft® Metal Brake Parts Cleaner (Not Compliant With Volatile Organic Compound Requirements)
TA-357 3.0L EcoBoost - Cold Start Ticking/Tapping Or Rattle Type Noise - 2020-2022 Ford Explorer & Lincoln Aviator | small lightAs NeededMotorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone
ZC-20eBayAs NeededMotorcraft® Engine Shampoo and Degreaser (All Markets Except Canada)
CXC-66-AAs NeededMotorcraft® Engine Shampoo (Canada Only)
YN-35 3.0L EcoBoost - Cold Start Ticking/Tapping Or Rattle Type Noise - 2020-2022 Ford Explorer & Lincoln Aviator | small lightAs NeededMotorcraft® R-1234yf Refrigerant PAG Oil

 

Parts

Aviator Required Parts

Service Part NumberQuantityDescriptionUnit of IssuePiece Quantity
W711310-S4401Lower Arm Bracket Nut (RWD)42
W719503-S4391Lower Arm Bracket Bolt (RWD)42
W719506-S4401Sway Bar Link Nut42
W720050-S4401Tie Rod End Nut (RWD)42
W716375-S900eBay2Transfer Case Mounting Bolts58
W716300-S450B1Engine Mount Nuts44
W520214-S440 3.0L EcoBoost - Cold Start Ticking/Tapping Or Rattle Type Noise - 2020-2022 Ford Explorer & Lincoln Aviator | small light1Transmission Nut21
XG-11eBayAs NeededMotorcraft® High Temperature 4X4 Front Axle and Wheel Bearing Grease
XL-2 3.0L EcoBoost - Cold Start Ticking/Tapping Or Rattle Type Noise - 2020-2022 Ford Explorer & Lincoln Aviator | small lightAs NeededMotorcraft® High Temperature Nickel Anti-Seize Lubricant (Hybrid)
XY-75W140-QL 3.0L EcoBoost - Cold Start Ticking/Tapping Or Rattle Type Noise - 2020-2022 Ford Explorer & Lincoln Aviator | small lightAs NeededMotorcraft® SAE 75W-140 Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant

 

Parts

Explorer Required Parts

Service Part NumberQuantityDescriptionUnit of IssuePiece Quantity
KR3Z-6A666-A1PCV Valve11
W714660-S4391Anchor Plate Bolts42
W720782-S4391Rear Subframe Bolts42
W713714-S4391Rear Subframe Bolts42
W710726-S442eBay1Cable Assembly Bolts (10R80 Transmission)42
W717521-S4402Engine Mount Nuts, Left and Right12
W705606-S440 3.0L EcoBoost - Cold Start Ticking/Tapping Or Rattle Type Noise - 2020-2022 Ford Explorer & Lincoln Aviator | small light2Sway Bar Link Nuts24
W525174-S3001Skid Bar Rivets (Police Only)101

 

Parts

Parts To Inspect And Replace Only If Necessary (Explorer/Aviator)

Service Part NumberQuantityDescriptionUnit of IssuePiece Quantity
FT4Z-6A832-CeBay1Oil Filter Housing11
FT4Z-8C387-A1Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe O-ring Seal11
L1MZ-8527-A1Coolant Pipe O-ring11
W719698-S900eBay4Catalytic Converter Stud14
BR3Z-6C535-B 3.0L EcoBoost - Cold Start Ticking/Tapping Or Rattle Type Noise - 2020-2022 Ford Explorer & Lincoln Aviator | small light6Spark Plug Seals16
7T4Z-6379-AA2Turbocharger Studs48
W719485-S4501Fuel Pump Studs42
VC-13-G 3.0L EcoBoost - Cold Start Ticking/Tapping Or Rattle Type Noise - 2020-2022 Ford Explorer & Lincoln Aviator | small lightAs NeededMotorcraft® Yellow Concentrated Antifreeze/Coolant (All Markets Except Canada)
CVC-13-GeBayAs NeededMotorcraft® Yellow Concentrated Antifreeze/Coolant (Canada Only)
VC-1 3.0L EcoBoost - Cold Start Ticking/Tapping Or Rattle Type Noise - 2020-2022 Ford Explorer & Lincoln Aviator | small lightAs NeededMotorcraft® Premium Cooling System Flush
YN-23As NeededMotorcraft® A/C System Flushing Solvent

Quantity refers to the amount of the service part number required to repair the vehicle.

Unit of Issue refers to the number of individual pieces included in a service part number package.

Piece Quantity refers to the total number of individual pieces required to repair the vehicle.

As Needed indicates the amount of the part may vary and/or is not a whole number. Parts can be billed out as non-whole numbers, including less than 1.

 

Service Procedure

1. Replace all 4 VCT units. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-01. Do not replace any additional VCT or engine timing related components not included in the Parts List.

(1). It is not necessary to remove the 2 left valve cover cam sensors.

(2). All the VCT solenoid and spark plug tube seals require inspection, but not all require replacement.

 


6 Affected Products

Vehicles

MAKEMODELYEAR
FORDeBayEXPLORER2020-2022
LINCOLNeBayAVIATOR2020-2022

 


1 Associated Document

Manufacturer Communications

22-2377
17 October 2022

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