5.0L – Engine Knock Type Noise At Idle – 2018-2019 Ford F-150 & Mustang

2019 Ford F-150

NHTSA ID Number: 10160810 Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB19-2144 Summary Some 2018-2019 F-150 and Mustang vehicles equipped with a 5.0L engine may exhibit a light to moderate knocking type noise at idle (600-700 RPM) that is sometimes described as a quiet diesel type sound. The noise is usually more prominent on the passenger side of the vehicle toward … Read more

Excessive Engine Vibration At Idle – 2015-2017 Ford Focus

2016 Ford Focus

SSM 46850 2015-2017 Focus – Equipped With Dual Clutch Power-shift Transmission (DCPS) – Excessive Engine Vibration At Idle Some 2015-2017 Focus vehicles equipped with a dual clutch power-shift transmission may exhibit excessive engine vibration.   This may be due to a binding condition with the powertrain mounts. Before replacing components, Perform the powertrain mount neutralization … Read more

DTCS P0505, P0506 and/or Engine Idle RPM Fluctuation – Hard Start – 2004-2009 Ford Lincoln & Mercury

TSB 12-7-4 DTCS P0505, P0506 AND/OR ENGINE IDLE RPM FLUCTUATION – HARD START Publication Date: July 10, 2012   FORD: 2005-2008 Crown Victoria 2005-2009 Mustang 2004-2006 F-150 2004-2007 Explorer, F-Super Duty 2005-2006 E-Series 2006 F-53 Motorhome Chassis 2007 Explorer Sport Trac LINCOLN: 2005-2008 Town Car 2006 Mark LT MERCURY: 2005-2008 Grand Marquis 2004-2007 Mountaineer   This … Read more

1.5L EcoBoost Engine – Timing Belt Saw Or Chirp Noise At Idle With Vehicle In Transport Mode – 2017-2019 Ford Escape

2018 Ford Escape

NHTSA ID Number: 10153945 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 47704 Summary Some 2017-2019 Escape vehicles equipped with a 1.5L EcoBoost engine may exhibit a timing belt saw or chirp type noise at idle while the vehicle is in transport mode. The noise is noticeable because of an elevated idle speed while the vehicle is in transport mode. Do … Read more

6.7L Diesel – Tick/Tap Noise At Idle – 2011-2022 Ford F-Super Duty

2022 Ford F-Super Duty

NHTSA ID Number: 10228867 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 51251 Summary Some 2011-2022 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L diesel engine may exhibit a ticking noise at idle after an engine oil change. It is often referred to as Typewriter Noise because of its similarity to the sound of a mechanical typewriter. When engine temperatures reach 150 … Read more