5.0L – Chirping Noise From Engine Compartment At Warm Or Hot Idle – 2018-2019 Ford F-150 & Mustang

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NHTSA ID Number: 10160869

Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB19-2140

Summary

Some 2018-2019 F-150 and Mustang vehicles equipped with a 5.0L engine built on or before 30-Apr-2019 may exhibit a chirping type noise from the upper engine front cover area at warm or hot idle. This noise may sound similar to a front engine accessory drive (FEAD) chirp noise. This may be due to the primary timing chain tensioner oil pressure relief valve. To correct the condition, replace the primary timing chain tensioners. Follow the Service Procedure.

 

4 Affected Products

Vehicles

MAKE MODEL YEAR
FORD F-150 2018-2019
FORD MUSTANG 2018-2019

 


Model:

Ford

2018-2019 F-150

2018-2019 Mustang

 

Issue: Some 2018-2019 F-150 and Mustang vehicles equipped with a 5.0L engine built on or before 30-Apr2019 may exhibit a chirping type noise from the upper engine front cover area at warm or hot idle. This noise may sound similar to a front engine accessory drive (FEAD) chirp noise. This may be due to the primary timing chain tensioner oil pressure relief valve. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure steps to replace the primary timing chain tensioners.

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

  • 2018-2019 F-150/Mustang
  • 5.0L Engine
  • Built on or before 30-Apr-2019
  • Exhibits a chirping noise from the upper engine front cover area at warm or hot idle

 

Parts

Description Quantity Part Number
Primary Timing Chain Tensioner 2 JL3Z-6L266-C
Crankshaft Bolt 1 BR3Z-6A340-A 5.0L - Chirping Noise From Engine Compartment At Warm Or Hot Idle - 2018-2019 Ford F-150 & Mustang | small light
Water Pump O-ring 1 F1VY-8507-A 5.0L - Chirping Noise From Engine Compartment At Warm Or Hot Idle - 2018-2019 Ford F-150 & Mustang | small light
Right Valve Cover Gasket 1 JL3Z-6584-C
Left Valve Cover Gasket 1 JL3Z-6584-D
VCT Seal 4 BR3Z-6C535-A 5.0L - Chirping Noise From Engine Compartment At Warm Or Hot Idle - 2018-2019 Ford F-150 & Mustang | small light
Spark Plug Seals 8 HL3Z-6C535-A
High Pressure Pump Fuel Tube 1 JR3Z-9J323-A
High Pressure Pump Fuel Pump O-ring 1 FT4Z-9E583-A
Front Crank Seal 1 GK2Z-6700-A
Thermostat Housing Gasket 1 7T4Z-8590-A 5.0L - Chirping Noise From Engine Compartment At Warm Or Hot Idle - 2018-2019 Ford F-150 & Mustang | small light
Front Cover Gasket, Center 1 BR3Z-6020-C 5.0L - Chirping Noise From Engine Compartment At Warm Or Hot Idle - 2018-2019 Ford F-150 & Mustang | small light
Front Cover Gasket, Left 1 BR3Z-6020-B 5.0L - Chirping Noise From Engine Compartment At Warm Or Hot Idle - 2018-2019 Ford F-150 & Mustang | small light
Front Cover Gasket, Right 1 BR3Z-6020-D 5.0L - Chirping Noise From Engine Compartment At Warm Or Hot Idle - 2018-2019 Ford F-150 & Mustang | small light
Strut Tower Brace Nuts (Mustang Only) 2 W712334-S440
A/C Compressor Belt (Mustang Only) 1 JR3Z-8620-A
Oil Filter 1 AA5Z-6714-A 5.0L - Chirping Noise From Engine Compartment At Warm Or Hot Idle - 2018-2019 Ford F-150 & Mustang | small light
Motorcraft® Gasket Remover 1 ZC-30-A 5.0L - Chirping Noise From Engine Compartment At Warm Or Hot Idle - 2018-2019 Ford F-150 & Mustang | small light
Motorcraft® Metal Surface Prep Wipes 1 ZC-31B
Motorcraft® Silicone Gasket and Sealant 1 TA-30 5.0L - Chirping Noise From Engine Compartment At Warm Or Hot Idle - 2018-2019 Ford F-150 & Mustang | small light
Motorcraft® SAE 5W-20 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil (All Markets Except Canada) F-150: 9, Mustang: 10 XO-5W20-Q1SP
Motorcraft® SAE 5W-20 Super Premium Motor Oil (Canada Only) F-150: 9, Mustang: 10 CXO-5W20LSP6

 

Service Procedure

  1. Remove the FEAD belt and the air conditioning (A/C) compressor belt and start the engine. Refer to the Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-05. Is the noise still present?

(1). Yes – proceed to Step 2.

(2). No – this article does not apply. Refer to WSM, Section 303-05D.

  1. Replace both primary timing chain tensioners. Refer to WSM, Section 303-01.

 


19-2140
08 May 2019

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10160869

https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2019/MC-10160869-0001.pdf

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