High-pitched whine noise coming from the transmission at low speeds during light acceleration or coasting

Bulletin number

TSB 20-2083

Component

Power train

Summary

Some 2020 F-150/Mustang/Ranger vehicles equipped with a 10R80 transmission and built on 21-Oct-2019 and through 16-Dec-2019 may exhibit a high-pitched whine noise coming from the transmission at low speeds during light acceleration or coasting. This may be due to the outer output shaft bearing. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure steps to replace the transmission inner output shaft bearing, fluid passage sleeve and outer output shaft bearing.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 440 complaints in the transmission category.