Category: Repair Tips

Body Creak/Pop Noise Over Bumps – Right Front Subframe Bolt Area – 2016 Ford Explorer

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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
Body Creak/Pop Noise Over Bumps – Right Front Subframe Bolt Area – Built On Or Before 31-Jan-2016		 18-2239
13 August 2018

This bulletin supersedes 16-0021. Reason for update: New Part/Procedure For Same Condition

 

Model:

Ford

2016 Explorer

Summary

This article supersedes TSB 16-0021 to update the Service Procedure.

Issue: Some 2016 Explorer vehicles built on or before 31-Jan-2016 may exhibit a pop or creak noise from the right front mounting bolt of the front subframe. This condition may be due to a mispositioned weld between the barrel nut and the subframe mounting bracket.

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6.7L – Coolant Pump Leak – 2015-2017 Ford F-Super Duty

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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
6.7L – Coolant Pump Leak – Built On Or Before 1-Jun-2017		 18-2240
13 August 2018

This bulletin supersedes 18-2194. Reason for update: Incorrect or Missing Parts

 

Model:

Ford

2015-2017 F-Super Duty

Summary

This article supersedes TSB 18-2194 to update the Parts List.

Issue: Some 2015-2017 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine built on or before 1-Jun-2017 may exhibit a leak from the coolant pump.

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Ratcheting/Clicking Type Noise When Reversing Under Certain Load Conditions – 2018 Ford EcoSport

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All-Wheel Drive (AWD) – Ratcheting/Clicking Type Noise When Reversing Under Certain Load Conditions – Built On Or Before 12-Apr-2018		 18-2269
30 August 2018

 

Model:

Ford

2018 EcoSport

Issue: Some 2018 EcoSport vehicles equipped with AWD and built on or before 12-Apr-2018 may exhibit a ratcheting/clicking type noise from the driveshaft area when reversing under certain load conditions. This may be due to the front U-joint on the driveshaft having a high working angle.

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Lack Of Heat When Operating In Temperatures Below -20°C (4°F) – 2015-2018 Ford F-150

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3.3L/3.5L Duratec/3.5L Ecoboost/5.0L – With Block Heater – Lack Of Heat When Operating In Temperatures Below -20°C (4°F)		 18-2250
20 August 2018

This bulletin supersedes 17-2133. Reason for update: New Part/Procedure For Same Condition

 

Model:

Ford

2015-2018 F-150

 

Summary

This article supersedes TSB 17-2133 to update the Service Procedure and Part List.

Issue: Some 2015-2018 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 3.3L/3.5L Duratec, 3.5L EcoBoost and 5.0L engine and equipped with a block heater may exhibit a lack of heat concern from the heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system when operating the vehicle consistently in temperatures that are below -20°C (4°F). This condition may be due to deposits from the engine coolant becoming trapped in the heater core.

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Lack Of Heat When Operating In Temperatures Below -20°C (4°F) – 2015-2018 Ford F-150

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3.3L/3.5L Duratec/3.5L EcoBoost/5.0L – Without Block Heater – Lack Of Heat When Operating In Temperatures Below -20°C (4°F)		 18-2244
20 August 2018

 

Model:

Ford

2015-2018 F-150

 

Issue: Some 2015-2018 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 3.3L, 3.5L Duratec, 3.5L EcoBoost and 5.0L engine without a block heater may exhibit a lack of heat concern from the heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system when operating the vehicle in temperatures consistently below -20°C (4°F). This condition may be due to deposits from the engine coolant becoming trapped in the heater core.

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