3.5L/2.7L EcoBoost – 4WD – Intermittent Grinding Type Noise While Driving – 2015-2020 Ford F-150/Expedition & Lincoln Navigator

2019 Ford F-150

NHTSA ID Number: 10183394 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 49355   Summary Some 2015-2020 F-150 and 2018-2020 Expedition/Navigator vehicles equipped with a 3.5L/2.7L EcoBoost engine and four-wheel drive (4WD) may exhibit an intermittent grinding type noise while driving in two-wheel drive (2WD), most commonly on acceleration. This noise could appear to be turbocharger related. After engineering analysis of … Read more

Wind Or Whistle Noise From Exterior Mirror(s) At Highway Speed – 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX & 2019 Nautilus

2019 Lincoln Nautilus

NHTSA ID Number: 10162065 Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB 19-2198 Summary Some 2016-2018 MKX and 2019 Nautilus vehicles may exhibit a wind or whistle noise from the exterior mirror(s) at highway speed. This may be due to the spacing between the exterior mirror base and the mirror cover. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure steps to … Read more

Engine Noise Immediately After Installation Of A Secondary Timing Chain Tensioner – 2011-2014 Ford

2014 Ford Mustang

NHTSA ID Number: 10155576 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 47830 Summary Some 5.0L 4V engines may exhibit a tick/tap/rattle or knock immediately after secondary timing chain tensioner installation. In some cases the secondary timing chain tensioners are not fully released during installation.To confirm, remove both valve covers and inspect the secondary timing chains and tensioners. If the chain … Read more

Seat Pan Looseness, Lateral Movement, Or Clunk/Thump Noise on Turns – 2013-2022 Ford & Lincoln

Ford & Lincoln Logo

NHTSA ID Number: 10209209 Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB 22-2104 Summary This article supersedes TSB 21-2236 to update the models and year affected. Some 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2020 Fusion/MKZ, 2013-2022 Escape, 2015-2018 Focus, 2015-2019 MKC, 2015-2022 Edge/F150/Mustang, 2016-2018 MKX, 2016-2019 Explorer, 2017-2022 F-Super Duty, 2018-2022 EcoSport/Expedition, 2019-2022 Ranger/Nautilus, 2021-2022 Bronco/Bronco Sport/Mustang Mach-E, 2022 Maverick vehicles may experience seat pan … Read more

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

2018 Ford EcoSport

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 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 … Read more