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October 25, 2018 Service bulletin

Some 2011-2015 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 3.5L EcoBoost engine and built on or before 29-May-2015 may...

Ford technical service bulletin TSB 18-2305 for 2011-2015 Ford F-150.

Bulletin number
TSB 18-2305
Component
Engine
Summary
Some 2011-2015 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 3.5L EcoBoost engine and built on or before 29-May-2015 may exhibit a ticking/tapping or rattle type noise from the top front cover area of the engine upon initial start-up that may last for 2-5 seconds after a cold soak of 6 hours or more. Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 2,050 complaints in the engine category.

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