2.0L EcoBoost – Rattle Noise And Cracked Flexplate – 2015-2018 Ford Edge

NHTSA ID Number: 10179114

Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB 20-2212

Summary

This article supersedes TSB 19-2236 to update the parts list. Some 2015-2018 Edge vehicles equipped with a 2.0L EcoBoost engine may exhibit a rattle noise. This may be more noticeable at idle. This may be due to a flexplate crack around the crankshaft. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure steps to replace the flexplate, transmission fluid pump, and torque converter.

 

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This bulletin supersedes 19-2236. Reason for update: Incorrect or Missing Parts

 

Model:

Ford

2015-2018 Edge
Assembly Plant: Oakville Assembly Plant
Engine: 2.0L EcoBoost

 

Summary

This article supersedes TSB 19-2236 to update the parts list.

 

Issue: Some 2015-2018 Edge vehicles equipped with a 2.0L EcoBoost engine may exhibit a rattle noise. This may be more noticeable at idle. This may be due to a flexplate crack around the crankshaft. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure steps to replace the flexplate, transmission fluid pump, and torque converter.

 

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

• 2015-2018 Edge
• 2.0L EcoBoost engine
• Rattle noise from the bellhousing area

 

NOTE: Part quantity refers to the number of that service part number required, which may be different than the number of individual pieces. Service part numbers contain 1 piece unless otherwise stated. “As Needed” indicates the part is required but the number may vary or is not a whole number; parts can be billed out as non-whole numbers, including less than 1. “If Needed” indicates the part is not mandatory.

NOTE: Ball Joint Pinch Nut and Engine Mount Nut have the same service part number.

 

Parts

	Description	Quantity	Part Number
–	Flexplate	1	1S7Z-6375-D
–	Steering Column Fastener	1	W712961-S450B
Package Contains 4 Pieces, 2 Pieces Required	Tie Rod End Nut	1	W520215-S440
Package Contains 1 Piece, 2 Pieces Required	Stabilizer Bar Fastener	2	W712503-S440
Package Contains 4 Pieces, 2 Pieces Required	Ball Joint Pinch Bolt	1	W500545-S439
Package Contains 2 Pieces, 2 Pieces Required	Ball Joint Pinch Nut	1	W520214-S440
Package Contains 4 Pieces, 4 Pieces Required	Subframe Bolts	1	W716457-S439
–	Halfshaft Retaining Strap	1	4S4Z-3N324-AA
Package Contains 1 Piece, 2 Pieces Required	Halfshaft Washer	1	DG9Z-7G273-B
Package Contains 4 Pieces, 2 Pieces Required	Halfshaft Retaining Strap Nuts	1	W520102-S442
Package Contains 1 Piece, 2 Pieces Required	Wheel Bearing Hub Nut	2	CCPZ-3B477-B
–	Intermediate Shaft Seal (AWD)	1	CN1Z-7H424-B
Package Contains 1 Piece, 3 Pieces Required	PTU Bolt And Washer Assembly (AWD)	3	5F9Z-4682-AA
Package Contains 1 Piece, 3 Pieces Required	RDU Bolt And Washer Assembly (RWD)	3	F2GZ-4682-A
Package Contains 5 Pieces, 5 Pieces Required	Upper PTU Bolts (AWD)	1	W718250-S439
–	PTU Compression Seal (AWD)	1	CV6Z-7086-B
–	Halfshaft Retaining Circlip	1	BB5Z-4B422-C
–	Oil Filter Kit	1	BE8Z-6731-AC
–	Oil Filter Adaptor Gasket	1	FB5Z-6840-A
Package Contains 4 Pieces, 5 Pieces Required	Fuel Rail Fasteners	2	W500313-S437
Package Contains O-rings For 4 Injectors And Instruction Sheet	Injector O-Ring Kit	1	BG9Z-9229-A
Package Contains 4 Pieces, 2 Pieces Required	Dowel Pins	1	W716841-S900
–	Turbo To Catalytic Converter Gasket	1	EJ7Z-6L612-A
Package Contains 4 Pieces, 2 Pieces Required	Center Bearing Fastener (AWD)	1	W712154-S439
Package Contains 4 Pieces, 4 Pieces Required	Torque Converter Nuts	1	W715618-S437
Package Contains 4 Pieces, 4 Pieces Required	Transmission Support Insulator Bolts	1	W718507-S439
Package Contains 4 Pieces, 1 Piece Required	Transmission Support Insulator Nuts	1	W520205-S440
Package Contains 4 Pieces, 1 Piece Required	Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube Bolts	1	W716200-S437
Package Contains 4 Pieces, 1 Piece Required	Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube Bolts	1	W712146-S437
–	Case Side Axle Shaft Seal	1	9L8Z-1177-G
–	Converter Side Axle Shaft Seal (AWD)	1	9L8Z-1177-C
–	Converter Side Axle Shaft Seal (FWD)	1	BB5Z-1S177-C
Package Contains 4 Pieces, 6 Pieces Required	Flexplate Fasteners	2	1L5Z-6379-AA
–	Transmission Fluid Pump Assembly	1	9L8Z-7A103-J
–	Large Transmission Case Seal (21 mm)	1	9L8Z-7A248-C
Package Contains 1 Piece, 4 Pieces Required	Small Transmission Case Seal (13 mm)	4	9L8Z-7A248-B
Package Contains 4 Pieces, 3 Pieces Required	Transmission Fluid Pump Bolts	1	W719986-S437
–	Transmission Fluid Pump Gasket	1	DG9Z-7A136-B
–	Torque Converter	1	DG9Z-7902-GRM
Package Contains 1 Piece, 2 Pieces Required	Transmission Fluid Cooler Line Seals	2	5L7Z-7D285-A
Package Contains 1 Piece, 2 Pieces Required	Transmission Fluid Cooler Line Ring	2	5L7Z-7J324-A
–	Input Shaft Seal	1	9L8Z-7048-A
–	Transmission Fluid Filter	1	BB5Z-7A098-E
–	Main Control To Case Separator Plate	1	DV6Z-7Z490-A
–	Motorcraft® Threadlock 262	As Needed	TA-26
–	Motorcraft® Metal Surface Prep Wipes	As Needed	ZC-31-B
WSE-M4G323-A6	Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone	As Needed	TA-357
–	Motorcraft® Multi-Purpose Grease Spray	As Needed	XL-5-A
–	Motorcraft® Mercon LV Automatic Transmission Fluid (All Markets Except Canada)	As Needed	XT-10-QLVC
–	Motorcraft® Mercon LV Automatic Transmission Fluid (Canada Only)	As Needed	CXT-10-LV6
–	Motorcraft® SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil (All Markets Except Canada)	As Needed	XO-5W30-Q1SP
–	Motorcraft® SAE 5W-30 Super Premium Motor Oil (Canada Only)	As Needed	CXO-5W30-LSP6
–	Motorcraft® Orange Concentrated Antifreeze/Coolant (All Markets Except Canada)	As Needed	VC-3-B
–	Motorcraft® Orange Concentrated Antifreeze/Coolant (Canada Only)	As Needed	CVC-3-B2
–	Motorcraft® R134a Refrigerant (All Markets Except Canada)	As Needed	YN-19
–	R134a Refrigerant (Canada Only)	As Needed	CYN-19-R
Inspect And Replace Only If Necessary
–	Engine Short Block – Refer To The Parts Catalog For The VIN Specific Application	If Needed	6009
Package Contains 10 Pieces, 10 Pieces Required	Cylinder Head Bolt	If Needed	AG9Z-6065-A
–	Crankshaft Bolt	If Needed	1S7Z-6A340-AA
–	Engine Gasket Kit	If Needed	FB5Z-6079-D
Package Contains 4 Pieces, 4 Pieces Required	Turbo Heat Shield Nuts	If Needed	W713095-S403
Package Contains 4 Pieces, 4 Pieces Required	Catalytic Converter Fastener	If Needed	W714265-S442
–	Tailpipe Gasket	If Needed	CV6Z-9450-E
–	Turbocharger Oil Filter	If Needed	BB5Z-6C683-A
Package Contains 2 Pieces, 2 Pieces Required	Engine Mount Nut	If Needed	W520214-S440
Package Contains 4 Pieces, 1 Piece Required	Engine Mount Nut	If Needed	W710807-S442
Package Contains 4 Pieces, 2 Pieces Required	Engine Mount Bolt	If Needed	W717674-S439
Package Contains 4 Pieces, 4 Pieces Required	Front Brake Caliper Bolts	If Needed	W715623-S439
Package Contains 4 Pieces, 4 Pieces Required	Shock Mount Bolt	If Needed	W715295-S439
Package Contains 4 Pieces, 4 Pieces Required	Shock Mount Nut	If Needed	W520216-S440
–	A/C Compressor Gasket And O-Ring	If Needed	DL3Z-19B596-B
–	A/C Compressor Gasket And O-Ring	If Needed	DS7Z-19B596-A
–	High Pressure Fuel Tube	If Needed	EJ7Z-9J323-B
Package Contains 2 Pieces, 2 Pieces Required	High Pressure Fuel Pump Fasteners	If Needed	W718059-S442
–	High Pressure Fuel Pump O-ring	If Needed	AA5Z-9E583-A
–	CHT2 Sensor	If Needed	9L8Z-6G004-E
–	Intermediate Shaft Bushing (AWD)	If Needed	F2GZ-63600A58-A
Package Contains 1 Piece	Ignition Coil	If Needed	CM5Z-12029-K
–	High Pressure Pump Roller Tappet	If Needed	AA5Z-9C587-A
Package Contains 4 Pieces	Turbo Stud	If Needed	W704474-S437
Package Contains 4 Pieces	Turbo To Exhaust Stud	If Needed	W712458-S900
–	Coolant Outlet Adapter O-ring	If Needed	CJ5Z-8255-A

 

Service Procedure

1. Does the vehicle exhibit a rattle noise that has been isolated to the bellhousing?

(1). Yes – proceed to Step 2.

(2). No – this article does not apply. Refer to WSM, Section 100-01 for further diagnostics.

2. Release the fuel system pressure. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 310-00A.
3. Remove the transmission and inspect the engine block mounting face for the presence of dowel pins. If the dowel pins are not present in the engine block, inspect the transmission. If the dowel pins are present in the transmission, remove the dowel pins and reinstall into the engine block prior to transmission installation. Refer to WSM, Section 307-01A.
4. Remove the flexplate and inspect the crankshaft mounting face for damage. Are indentations present on the edges of the crankshaft? (Figure 1)

(1). Yes – replace the torque converter, flexplate, flexplate bolts, and transmission front pump. Refer to WSM, Section 307-01A. If dowel pins are damaged or missing, replace as needed. Proceed to Step 5.

(2). No – replace the torque converter, flexplate, flexplate bolts, and transmission front pump. Refer to WSM, Section 307-01A. If dowel pins are damaged or missing, replace as needed. Proceed to Step 46.

Figure 1

 

5. Evacuate the A/C system. Refer to WSM, Section 412-00.
6. Drain the cooling system. Refer to WSM, Section 303-03A.
7. Remove the degas bottle. Refer to WSM, Section 303-03A.
8. Remove the ground cable stud bolt. (Figure 2)

Figure 2

 

9. Disconnect the junction box electrical connector. (Figure 3)

Figure 3

 

10. Release the tabs. Lift and position the top part of junction box aside. (Figure 4)

Figure 4

 

11. Release the tabs and open the cover. (Figure 5)

Figure 5

 

12. Remove the nuts and disconnect the wiring harness cables. (Figure 6)

Figure 6

 

13. Remove the bolts and detach the wiring harness retainers. (Figure 7)

Figure 7

 

14. Detach the wiring harness retainers from the engine mount and valve cover stud bolt. (Figure 8)

Figure 8

 

15. Disconnect the powertrain control module (PCM) electrical connector, engine harness electrical connector and retainer. (Figure 9)

Figure 9

 

16. Detach the coolant tube return hose retainer.

(1). Disconnect the lower radiator hose from the thermostat housing.

 

17. Push the intake manifold retainer in. Disconnect and position the brake vacuum tube aside. (Figure 10)

Figure 10

 

18. Disconnect the vacuum tube at the brake vacuum pump and retainer. (Figure 11)

Figure 11

 

19. Disconnect the coolant hoses.

(1). For vehicles without an auxiliary heater, disconnect the coolant hose quick connect coupling. (Figure 12)

(2). For vehicles with an auxiliary heater, detach the upper radiator hose retainer. (Figure 13)

Figure 12

 

Figure 13

 

20. Disconnect the fuel tube and EVAP canister purge valve quick release couplings. (Figure 14)

Figure 14

 

21. Loosen the clamp and remove the charge air cooler (CAC) tube. (Figure 15)

 

NOTE: When removing any turbocharger air intake system components, make sure to cover any open ports to prevent debris from entering the system. The turbocharger compressor vanes can be damaged by even the smallest particles. All components need to be inspected and cleaned prior to installation or reassembly.

Figure 15

 

22. Disconnect the tailpipe and position aside. Discard the tailpipe fasteners. (Figure 16)

Figure 16

 

23. Remove and discard the exhaust gasket. Make sure the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material. (Figure 17)

Figure 17

 

24. Remove the fasteners and position the fender splash shield aside on both sides of the vehicle. (Figure 18)

Figure 18

 

25. Detach and disconnect the engine harness electrical connector. (Figure 19)

Figure 19

 

26. Disconnect the A/C compressor electrical connectors and wiring harness retainers. (Figure 20)

Figure 20

 

27. Remove the nuts and disconnect the A/C lines. (Figure 21)

Figure 21

 

28. Remove the A/C compressor belt. Refer to WSM, Section 303-05A.
29. Drain the oil and install the drain plug. (Figure 22)

Figure 22

 

30. Using a lifting table, support and secure the engine. Use General Equipment Powertrain Jack and wooden block as needed.
31. Disconnect special service tool 303-F070, Support Bar, Engine.
32. Remove the front engine mount. (Figure 23)

Figure 23

 

33. Lower the engine.
34. Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor (H02S) and catalyst monitor sensor connectors. (Figure 24)

Figure 24

 

35. Remove the nuts and the catalytic converter. Discard the nuts. (Figure 25)

Figure 25

 

36. Discard the catalytic converter gasket. Make sure the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material. (Figure 26)

Figure 26

 

37. Position the cover aside and remove the nut and the positive battery cable. Disconnect the generator electrical connector. (Figure 27)

Figure 27

 

38. Detach the generator wiring harness retainers and position the harness on the transmission. (Figure 28)

Figure 28

 

39. Loosen the turbocharger inlet pipe clamp. Remove the engine appearance cover stud, bolt, and turbocharger inlet pipe. (Figure 29)

Figure 29

 

40. If necessary, install special service tool 303-050 (T70P-6000) Lifting Bracket, Engine. (Figure 30-31)

Figure 30

 

Figure 31

 

41. Install the engine lift equipment.
42. Remove the adjustable mounting arm and/or engine support if installed.
43. Mount the engine to the engine stand.
44. Replace the short block. Refer to WSM, Section 303-01A.
45. To install the engine, reverse the removal procedure in this article. If dowel pins are damaged or missing, replace as needed.
46. Apply Motorcraft® Multi-Purpose Grease Spray to the torque converter pilot hub prior to reassembly.
47. Install the transmission. Refer to WSM, Section 307-01A.

 

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4 Affected Products

Vehicle

MAKE	MODEL	YEAR
FORD	EDGE	2015-2018

 

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1 Associated Document

Manufacturer Communications

20-2212
24 August 2020

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10179114

MC-10179114-0001.pdf 2048.447KB

 

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NHTSA ID Number: 10164420

Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB 19-2236

Summary

Some 2015-2018 Edge vehicles equipped with a 2.0L EcoBoost engine may exhibit a rattle noise. This may be more noticeable at idle. This may be due to a flexplate crack around the crankshaft. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure steps to replace the flexplate, transmission fluid pump, and torque converter. Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.

 

1 Associated Document

Manufacturer Communications

19-2236
06 August 2019

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10164420

MC-10164420-0001.pdf 1284.346KB

 

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