HF45 Transmission – Rattle Noise On Cold Start – 2020-2021 Ford Escape

2020 Ford Escape

NHTSA ID Number: 10189556 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 49646 Summary Some 2020-2021 Escape and 2021 Corsair vehicles equipped with a HF45 transmission may exhibit a rattle noise on cold start up when only when engine is running. This noise may be more prevalent in cold weather conditions, typically at or below 0°C (32°F). Engineering is currently working …

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3.5L EcoBoost – Cold Start Ticking/Tapping Or Rattle Type Noise – 2017-2020 Ford & Lincoln

2018 Ford F-150

NHTSA ID Number: 10236037 Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB 23-2143 Summary Some 2017-2020 F-150 and 2018-2020 Expedition/Navigator vehicles built on or before 30-Nov-2019 and equipped with a 3.5L EcoBoost engine may exhibit a ticking/tapping or rattle type noise from the top front cover area of the engine on initial start-up after a cold soak of 6 hours or …

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UPS Ford F59 Package Truck Cold Start Concern

Ford F-53/F-59

NHTSA ID Number: 10176394 Manufacturer Communication Number: ENP-738   Summary Agility® identified 84 UPS package trucks built on the Ford F-59 chassis, powered by the Ford V10 engine with Agility compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel systems, which may exhibit a no start condition as well as a rough idle on cold start. This technical service bulletin explains …

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Cold Start Ticking/Tapping Or Rattle Type Noise – 2018-2019 Ford Expedition & Lincoln Navigator

2019 Ford Expedition

NHTSA ID Number: 10177121 Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB 20-2166 Summary Some 2018-2019 Expedition/Navigator vehicles built on or before 8-Apr-2019 equipped with a 3.5L EcoBoost engine may exhibit a ticking/tapping or rattle type noise from the top front cover area of the engine on initial start-up after a cold soak of 6 hours or more that may last …

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White/Grey Smoke/Vapor From The Exhaust After Cold Start – 2017-2018 Ford F-150

2018 Ford F-150

NHTSA ID Number: 10148718 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 47557   Summary Some 2017-2018 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 2.7L EcoBoost engine may exhibit white or grey smoke/vapor from the exhaust after cold start and/or black soot accumulation on the exhaust tailpipe. Some smoke during cold start is normal for EcoBoost engines due to their unique fueling characteristics. …

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