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May 29, 2019 Service bulletin

Rattling sound coming from the transmission bellhousing area

Ford technical service bulletin TSB19-2170 for 2018-2019 Ford F-150.

Bulletin number
TSB19-2170
Component
Engine and engine cooling
Summary
Some 2018-2019 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 5.0L engine and built on or before 12-Feb-2019 may exhibit a rattling sound coming from the transmission bellhousing area. This may be due to the torque converter studs contacting the engine to transmission spacer plate. Follow the procedure to correct the condition.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 970 complaints in the engine category.

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