Rattling sound coming from the transmission bellhousing area

Bulletin number

TSB 19-2230

Component

Power train

Summary

Some 2018-2019 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 5.0L engine 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. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure steps to replace the engine to transmission spacer plate with a new engine to transmission spacer plate that includes a bend for additional clearance.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1,766 complaints in the transmission category.