5.0L – Metallic Grinding/Rattling Sound From The Transmission Bellhousing Area – 2018-2019 Ford F-150

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NHTSA ID Number: 10169808

Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB 19-2358

Summary

Some 2018-2019 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 5.0L engine built on or before 12-Feb-2019 may exhibit a metallic grinding/rattling sound coming from the transmission bellhousing area under various operating conditions. This may be due to the torque converter studs contacting the engine to transmission spacer plate. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure steps to replace the engine to transmission spacer plate with a new engine to transmission spacer plate that includes a bend for additional clearance.

 

2 Affected Products

Vehicle

FORDeBayF-1502018-2019

 


 

This bulletin supersedes 19-2230. Reason for update: Incorrect or Incomplete Symptom

 

Model:

FordeBay
2018-2019 F-150
Engine: 5.0L

 

Summary

This article supersedes TSB 19-2230 to update the Title, Issue, Action and Parts List.

 

Issue: Some 2018-2019 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 5.0L engine built on or before 12-Feb-2019 may exhibit a metallic grinding/rattling sound coming from the transmission bellhousing area under various operating conditions. This may be due to the torque converter studs contacting the engine to transmission spacer plate. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure steps to replace the engine to transmission spacer plate with a new engine to transmission spacer plate that includes a bend for additional clearance.

 

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

  • 2018-2019 F-150
  • 5.0L engine
  • Built on or before 12-Feb-2019
  • The vehicle exhibits a metallic grinding/rattling sound coming from the transmission bellhousing area

 

Parts

DescriptionQuantityPart Number
Engine To Transmission Spacer Plate1JL3Z-7007-B
Package Contains 1 Piece, 2 Pieces RequiredFront Driveshaft To Axle Bolt And Washer (4WD)27L1Z-4B496-C 5.0L - Metallic Grinding/Rattling Sound From The Transmission Bellhousing Area - 2018-2019 Ford F-150 | small light
Package Contains 1 Piece, 3 Pieces RequiredFront Driveshaft To Transfer Case Bolt And Washer (4WD)37L1Z-4B496-D 5.0L - Metallic Grinding/Rattling Sound From The Transmission Bellhousing Area - 2018-2019 Ford F-150 | small light
Package Contains 4 Pieces, 2WD Requires 8 Pieces, 4WD Requires 4 PiecesRear Driveshaft Bolt2WD: 2,

4WD: 1

N800594-S100 5.0L - Metallic Grinding/Rattling Sound From The Transmission Bellhousing Area - 2018-2019 Ford F-150 | small light
Package Contains 4 Pieces, 2 Pieces RequiredRear Driveshaft Center Bearing Bolt1W715579-S439eBay
Package Contains 4 Pieces, 4 Pieces RequiredCrossmember Attaching Bolt1CL8Z-3F818-A 5.0L - Metallic Grinding/Rattling Sound From The Transmission Bellhousing Area - 2018-2019 Ford F-150 | small light
Package Contains 4 Pieces, 4 Pieces RequiredCrossmember Attaching Nut1W520114-S442eBay
Package Contains 4 Pieces, 4 Pieces RequiredLeft And Right Isolator Bolt (4WD)1W718353-S900eBay
Package Contains 1 Piece, 4 Pieces RequiredCatalytic Converter To Exhaust Manifold Nut4W520514-S440 5.0L - Metallic Grinding/Rattling Sound From The Transmission Bellhousing Area - 2018-2019 Ford F-150 | small light
Package Contains 1 Piece, 8 Pieces RequiredFlex Plate Attaching Bolt8JL3Z-6379-A
Package Contains 4 Pieces, 1 Pieces RequiredTorque Converter Nut1W715618-S437eBay
Package Contains 1 Piece, 3 Pieces RequiredTransmission Mount Bolt (2WD)3W711140-S900
Package Contains 1 Piece, 2 Pieces
Required
Transmission Mount Nut (2WD)1W709771-S440 5.0L - Metallic Grinding/Rattling Sound From The Transmission Bellhousing Area - 2018-2019 Ford F-150 | small light
Package Contains 4 Pieces, 4 Pieces
Required
Stabilizer Bar Bracket Nut2W520113-S440 5.0L - Metallic Grinding/Rattling Sound From The Transmission Bellhousing Area - 2018-2019 Ford F-150 | small light
Motorcraft® Threadlock and SealerAs RequiredTA-25-BeBay

 


 


Service Procedure

For an example of this condition, click this link.

  1. Remove the flexplate. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-01D.
  2. Replace the engine to transmission spacer plate. (Figure 1)
  3. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

(1). Reuse the transmission fluid cooler tube bracket bolt. Clean the threads and install a small patch of Motorcraft® Threadlock and Sealer or equivalent.


19-2358
03 December 2019

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