Ticking/tapping or rattle type noise from the top front cover area of the engine on initial start-up after...

Bulletin number

SSM 52772

Component

Engine

Summary

Some 2020-2024 F-150, 2021-2024 Bronco, and 2024 Ranger vehicles equipped with a 2.7L or 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 stuck internal component of the variable cam timing (VCT) unit.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 493 complaints in the engine category.