Ticking/tapping or rattle type noise from the top front cover area of the engine on initial start-up after...
Ford technical service bulletin TSB 22-2377 for 2020-2022 Ford Explorer and 2020-2022 Lincoln Aviator.
- Bulletin number
- TSB 22-2377
- Component
- Engine and engine cooling
- Summary
- Some 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator vehicles equipped with a 3.0L EcoBoost engine may exhibit a ticking/tapping or rattle type noise from the top front cover area of the engine on initial start-up after a cold soak of 6 hours or more that may last for 2-5 seconds. This may be due to a worn variable cam timing (VCT) unit. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to replace the VCT units.
Owners of these vehicles have filed 253 complaints in the engine category.
Vehicles covered
- Ford Explorer 2020-2022 202020212022
- Lincoln Aviator 2020-2022 202020212022
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