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October 13, 2022 Service bulletin

Rattle noise from the transmission bellhousing area

Ford technical service bulletin TSB 22-2381 for 2015-2018 Ford Fusion, 2015-2018 Lincoln MKZ and 2015-2018 Ford Fusion Hybrid and others.

Bulletin number
TSB 22-2381
Component
Power train
Summary
Some 2015-2018 Fusion/MKZ vehicles equipped with a 2.0L EcoBoost engine may exhibit a rattle noise from the transmission bellhousing area. This may be more noticeable at idle. This may be due to a flexplate crack around the mounting area. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to replace the flexplate, transmission fluid pump, and torque converter.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 976 complaints in the transmission category.

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