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3.5L EcoBoost – Rattle Type Noise from Engine Compartment Under Various Operating Conditions – 2017 Ford F-150

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2017 Ford F-150

NHTSA ID Number: 10171858 Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB-20-2016 Summary Some 2017 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 3.5L EcoBoost engine may exhibit a rattle type noise from the engine compartment under various operating conditions. This noise may be due to excessive play the turbocharger wastegate linkage. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to install the wastegate … Read more

10R80 Transmission – High-Pitched Whine Noise During Acceleration And Coasting – 2020 Ford F-150/Mustang/Ranger

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2020 Ford Mustang

NHTSA ID Number: 10169941 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 48403 Summary Some 2020 F-150/Mustang/Ranger vehicles equipped with 10R80 transmissions may exhibit a high-pitched whine noise coming from the rear of the transmission at speeds between 30-50 km/h (18-30 MPH) during light acceleration and while coasting down. The noise will not be present when the vehicle in in NEUTRAL. … Read more

Disconnect to EP4 Board Power Cable – Eldorado Aerotech 240

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Eldorado REV

NHTSA ID Number: 10172460 Manufacturer Communication Number: 2020-0044 Summary To replace the disconnect to EP4 Board Power Cable.   2 Affected Products Vehicles ELDORADO AEROTECH 2018 FORD FORD UNKNOWN 9999   Date:  February 24, 2020   Service Bulletin Bulletin No.:  2020-0044   Product Models Affected: Aerotech 240   Purpose: To remove and install the Disconnect to EP4 … Read more

3.5L EcoBoost – Oil Pan Leaking – 2017-2018 Ford & Lincoln

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Ford & Lincoln Logo

NHTSA ID Number: 10171915 Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB 20-2051 Summary Some 2017-2018 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 3.5L EcoBoost engine built at Kansas City Assembly Plant on or before 23-Feb-2018 or Dearborn Truck Plant on or before 26-Feb-2018 and Expedition/Navigator vehicles built on or before 19-Mar-2018 may exhibit an oil leak from the oil pan RTV seal. … Read more

SRW – Alloy Wheel Only – Broken Wheel Stud(s) – 2019 Ford Transit

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2019 Ford Transit

NHTSA ID Number: 10170898 Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB 19-2376 Summary Some 2019 Transit vehicles built on 1-Oct-2018 and through 31-Jul-2019 with aluminum alloy single rear wheels (SRW) may exhibit broken rear wheel stud(s). This may be due to variation in the axle flange to wheel mating surface of the axle shafts. To correct the condition, follow the … Read more