Some 2016-2019 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.3L EcoBoost engine may exhibit a squeal noise from the...
Ford technical service bulletin SSM 48001 for 2016-2019 Ford Explorer.
- Bulletin number
- SSM 48001
- Component
- Engine and engine cooling
- Summary
- Some 2016-2019 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.3L EcoBoost engine may exhibit a squeal noise from the accessory drive belt, illuminated charging system indicator, and/or damaged alternator pulley. Accessory drive belt DA8Z-8620-G has been released to eliminate this noise and alternator pulley damage. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-05 for the removal and installation procedure. For claiming, use causal part 8620 and applicable labor operations in Section 06 of the Service Labor Time Standards (SLTS) Manual.
Owners of these vehicles have filed 934 complaints in the engine category.
Vehicles covered
- Ford Explorer 2016-2019 2016201720182019
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