Intermittent grinding noise while driving in 2-wheel drive (2WD) mode most commonly on acceleration
Ford technical service bulletin TSB 20-2278 for 2013-2018 Ford F-150.
- Bulletin number
- TSB 20-2278
- Component
- Power train
- Summary
- Some 2013-2018 F-150 vehicles equipped with Electronic Shift On-The-Fly (ESOF) 4-wheel drive (4WD) may exhibit an intermittent grinding noise while driving in 2-wheel drive (2WD) mode most commonly on acceleration. This may be due to a loss of vacuum to the integrated wheel end (IWE) actuators and/or wear of the IWE components. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure steps to reprogram the transfer case control module (TCCM) and replace any worn vacuum and/or IWE components.
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