Econoline E150 1/2 Ton V6-4.2L VIN 2 (1998)
Technical Service Bulletin # 98-20-9
Date: 981012
A/T - E4OD/4R100 Ticking Noise On Start Up
Article No.
98-20-9
10/12/98
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NOISE - "TICKING" OCCURS ON INITIAL STARTUP
WITH SHIFT SELECTOR IN "P" OR "N" POSITION -
VEHICLES WITH E4OD/4R100 TRANSMISSION AND BUILT THROUGH 6/11/98
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TRANSMISSION - E4OD/4R100 - "TICKING" NOISE
OCCURS ON INITIAL STARTUP WITH SHIFT
SELECTOR IN "P" OR "N" POSITION - VEHICLES
BUILT THROUGH 6/11/98
LIGHT TRUCK:
1998 ECONOLINE, EXPEDITION, F-150, F-250 LD, NAVIGATOR
1999 F-250 HD, F-350, SUPER DUTY F SERIES
ISSUE
A "ticking" noise on initial startup with shift selector in "P" or "N" position may occur on some vehicles. This may be caused by the overdrive clutch
steel separator plate(s) impacting against the case internal spline.
ACTION
Replace the specified transmission components per the following Service Procedure.
NOTE
THE TICKING NOISE TYPICALLY IS ONLY PRESENT DURING INITIAL STARTUP AFTER THE VEHICLE HAS SOAKED LONG
ENOUGH FOR THE TRANSMISSION FLUID TEMPERATURE TO REACH NEAR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE. THIS NOISE MAY BE
HEARD INTERMITTENTLY DURING NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURES IN OTHER GEAR RANGES.
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage
OPERATION
DESCRIPTION
TIME
982009A
Replace Specific
5.0 Hrs.
Transmission Hardware
F-Series LD 4X2 5.4L
982009B
Replace Specific
6.8 Hrs.
Transmission Hardware -
F-Series LD 4X4 5.4L
982009C
Replace Specific
5.0 Hrs.
Transmission Hardware -
Expedition/Navigator 4X2
5.4L
982009D
Replace Specific
6.8 Hrs.
Transmission Hardware -
Expedition/Navigator 4X4
5.4L
982009E
Extra Time To Adjust
0.4 Hr.
Four-Wheel Air Suspension
Ride Height -
Expedition/Navigator Only
982009F
Replace Specific
4.6 Hrs.
Transmission Hardware -
E-Series 5.4L or 6.8L
