# Service bulletin SSM 47376

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10143100
- Published by NHTSA: 2018\-07\-23
- Manufacturer's number: SSM 47376
- Manufacturer's date: 2018\-06\-22
- NHTSA component: ENGINE; EQUIPMENT

## NHTSA's summary

Some 2013\-2018 F\-150, 2015\-2018 Transit/Expedition, and 2015\-2017 Navigator vehicles equipped with a 3.5L EcoBoost engine with greater than 20,000 miles may exhibit a tick type noise from the cylinder block area. This noise may be caused by a cracked piston skirt. The noise can be isolated to a cylinder using a stethoscope or other suitable listening device. Canceling the affected cylinder will reduce or eliminate the noise. If the noise is isolated to a specific cylinder, it is recommended to replace the short block. If the noise cannot be isolated using the methods described, refer to the Workshop Manual \(WSM\) for diagnosis. A cracked piston skirt does not result in metal contamination of the engine or any related cylinder head damage. Short block replacement does not require prior approval.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2018/MC-10143100-9999.pdf)
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## Components

Engine, Equipment and accessories

## Vehicles listed

- 2015 to 2017 FORD EXPEDITION
- 2013 to 2018 FORD F\-150
- 2015 to 2018 FORD TRANSIT
- 2015 to 2017 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR

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- [18V894000](/recalls/nhtsa/18V894000.md), 2018-12-18: ENGINE
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- [2017276](/recalls/tc/2017276.md), 2017-05-23: Accessories
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## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

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- [TSB 24\-2115](/bulletins/10254166.md), 2024-05-04, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This article supersedes TSB 22\-2260 to update the vehicle applications. Some 2018\-2020 F\-150 vehicles equipped with a 2.7L EcoBoost may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp \(MIL\) with diagnostic trouble codes \(DTCs\) P0420 and/or P0430 stored in the powertrain control module \(PCM\). This may be due to calibration and controls sensitivity.
- [SSM 52476](/bulletins/10254138.md), 2024-05-03, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT. All accessory stick\-on keyless entry keypads come with a wallet card containing the master code. If the accessory keypad was factory installed, this card will be placed in the glove box and should be handed to the vehicles owner during initial delivery. Unlike the integrated \(wired\) factory keypad, the accessory keypad master code cannot be retrieved from the vehicle using a diagnostic scan tool. If the wallet card for an accessory keypad is lost, follow these steps to recover the code. Dealer Key Code access is granted through the Dealer Program Enrollment System \(DPES\); dealership management can authorize users. The authorized user must go to FMCDealer.com \> Parts and Service \> Parts Product Line Information \> Keys/Entry Devices \> Aftermarket Keyless Entry Keypad Code Access. Follow the instructions on the screen to obtain the master code for the accessory keypad.
- [TSB 24\-2098](/bulletins/10252672.md), 2024-04-04, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This article supersedes TSB 23\-2330 to update the Parts List. Some 2015\-2017 F\-150 vehicles equipped with a 2.7L EcoBoost engine may exhibit an oil leak from the oil pan RTV seal. This may be due to various concerns with the oil pan. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to replace the oil pan with the later style oil pan.
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- [SSM 52334](/bulletins/10251951.md), 2024-03-20, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Some 2011\-2024 Mustang and F\-150 vehicles equipped with a 5.0L engine may exhibit a tick tap and/or typewriter ticking noise at idle after an engine oil change. It is often referred to as typewriter noise because of its similarity to the sound of a mechanical typewriter. The noise in question may be heard on some engines when engine temperatures reach 150°F \(65°C\) or higher and engine speed is at idle up to approximately 1700 RPM. It can typically be heard at the front wheel well and is often isolated to the transmission bell housing or oil pan area. The typewriter noise tick rate can be faster or slower and is not detrimental to the engine function or durability and has no short or long term effects on the engine. This an operating characteristic of the 5.0L engine and no repairs should be attempted. This information along with an example audio clip has been added to the WSM Section 303\-00 Engine System General Information \> Diagnosis and Testing \> Engine \> PPT F \> Step F2.
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