TSB: FORD F-150, MUSTANG (2011-2024)

Bulletin SSM 52334 - March 6, 2024

Bulletin Details

Bulletin IDSSM 52334
ManufacturerFORD
ModelsF-150, MUSTANG
Model Years2011-2024
Date IssuedMarch 6, 2024
Date Added to NHTSAMarch 20, 2024
ComponentENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Vehicles Affected27 combinations

What is a TSB?

A Technical Service Bulletin is a document issued by the vehicle manufacturer to inform dealership technicians about a known issue and the recommended repair procedure. TSBs are not mandatory recalls, they serve as repair guidance for common problems.

If your vehicle has this issue, bring this bulletin ID to your dealer. If under warranty, the repair should be covered at no cost.

Summary

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 so

Affected Vehicles

MakeModelYearComponent
FORD MUSTANG 2024 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
FORD F-150 2023 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
FORD MUSTANG 2023 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
FORD F-150 2022 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
FORD MUSTANG 2022 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
FORD F-150 2021 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
FORD MUSTANG 2021 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
FORD F-150 2020 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
FORD MUSTANG 2020 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
FORD F-150 2019 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
FORD MUSTANG 2019 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
FORD F-150 2018 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
FORD MUSTANG 2018 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
FORD F-150 2017 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
FORD MUSTANG 2017 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
FORD F-150 2016 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
FORD MUSTANG 2016 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
FORD F-150 2015 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
FORD MUSTANG 2015 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
FORD F-150 2014 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
FORD MUSTANG 2014 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
FORD F-150 2013 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
FORD MUSTANG 2013 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
FORD F-150 2012 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
FORD MUSTANG 2012 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
FORD F-150 2011 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
FORD MUSTANG 2011 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

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What Should You Do?

If your vehicle is affected by this TSB, contact your authorized FORD dealer. Bring this bulletin ID (SSM 52334) when you visit. If under warranty, the repair should be free. If your warranty has expired, ask about goodwill coverage, manufacturers sometimes cover TSB-related repairs beyond the warranty period.

Frequently Asked Questions

A recall is a mandatory safety fix, the manufacturer must repair every affected vehicle for free. A TSB is an advisory document that describes a known issue and the recommended fix, but repairs are not required. However, some TSBs eventually lead to recalls if the issue poses a safety risk. TSBs are generally issued for quality or performance problems, while recalls address safety defects.

If your vehicle is still under the manufacturer's warranty, TSB-related repairs are typically covered at no cost. If your warranty has expired, you can ask the dealer about goodwill or customer assistance programs. Many manufacturers will cover or partially cover repairs for well-known issues, especially if the TSB was issued recently or affects a large number of vehicles.

Check the make, model, and model year listed above against your vehicle. If they match, this bulletin likely applies. However, TSBs may only affect vehicles with specific production dates, VIN ranges, or configurations. Your dealer can confirm by entering your VIN into their service system, which will show all applicable TSBs and recalls.

This data comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Manufacturers are required to submit copies of all communications (including TSBs) sent to their dealers to NHTSA. The agency makes this data publicly available as part of its vehicle safety monitoring program.