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February 14, 2020 Service bulletin

Rattle type noise from the engine compartment under various operating conditions

Ford technical service bulletin TSB-20-2016 for 2017 Ford F-150.

Bulletin number
TSB-20-2016
Component
Steering: linkages: drag: power assist system
Summary
Some 2017 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 3.5L EcoBoost engine may exhibit a rattle type noise from the engine compartment under various operating conditions. This noise may be due to excessive play the turbocharger wastegate linkage. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to install the wastegate linkage spring kit.

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