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| TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 6R140 – Howl, Flutter And/Or Whine Noise Typically In 4th And/Or 6th Gear – Built On 29-Jan-2018 And Through 24-Jul-2018 | 18-2265 29 August 2018 |
This bulletin supersedes 18-2155. Reason for update: Add Production Fix Date
Model:
Ford
2018 F-Super Duty |
Summary
This article supersedes TSB 18-2155 to update the Parts List and Service Procedure.
Issue: Some 2018 F-Super Duty vehicles built on 29-Jan-2018 and through 24-Jul-2018 equipped with a 6R140 automatic transmission may experience a howl, flutter and/or whine noise typically in 4th and/or 6th gear that appears to be coming from under the dash near the right side of the steering column. This may be due to noise transferring through the shift cable into the vehicle.
Action: Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
Parts
| Description | Quantity | Part Number |
| Shift Cable | 1 | JC3Z-7E395-C |
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.
Labor Times
| Description | Operation No. | Time |
| 2018 F-Super Duty 6R140: Diagnose And Replace The Shift Cable, with console. (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations) | 182265A | 1.8 Hrs. |
| 2018 F-Super Duty 6R140: Diagnose And Replace The Shift Cable, without console. (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations) | 182265B | 1.2 Hrs. |
Repair/Claim Coding
| Causal Part: | 7E395 |
| Condition Code: | 42 |
Tool List
| 1/4″ | Torque Wrench |
| 1/4″ | Cordless Impact |
| 1/4″ | 5.5 mm Socket |
| 1/4″ | 8 mm Socket |
| 1/4″ | 10 mm Socket |
| Interior Trim Removal Tool | |
| Flathead Screwdriver |
Service Procedure
1. Check the vehicle build date. Was the vehicle built on 29-Jan-2018 and through 24-Jul-2018?
(1). Yes – proceed to Step 2.
(2). No – this article does not apply. Refer to the Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 100-04 for normal diagnostics.
2. Is the howl, flutter and/or whine noise in 4th and/or 6th gear present under the dash near the right side of the steering column?
(1). Yes – proceed to Step 3.
(2). No – this article does not apply. Refer to the WSM, Section 100-04 for normal diagnostics.
3. Replace the shift cable with the new shift cable with damper assembly. Refer to WSM, Section 307-05.
18-2265
29 August 2018
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