Various Vehicles - Turbocharged Engines - Normal Turbocharger Sounds And Turbocharger Repairs (24-7023)

WARNING: This page is about the Explorer Base, 2.0L Eng VIN 9, which is a different variant/trim than selected.

Publication date: 2024-03-14
Reference number: 24-7023
Supersedes refnos: 20-7092

VARIOUS VEHICLES - TURBOCHARGED ENGINES - NORMAL TURBOCHARGER SOUNDS AND TURBOCHARGER REPAIRS

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): 24-7023, Date of Issue: March 14, 2024

FORD:

All Models

Superceded Bulletin(s): 20-7092, Date of Issue: March 14, 2024

NOTE: This bulletin supersedes 20-7092. Reason for update: revise the vehicle model years affected

SUMMARY

To assist with determining when turbocharger repairs are necessary, follow the Service Information.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Turbocharged engines may make a variety of sounds although the turbocharger is functioning properly. Some examples of normal turbocharger noises that do not indicate a durability concern include, but are not limited to:

Rattle noise at idle or during light load conditions
Whine noise that will track with engine speed
Whoosh noise on acceleration
Noise with wastegate actuation (creak, squawk)

Axial or radial play in the turbo shaft is normal unless there is evidence of compressor wheel contact with the compressor housing. Do not compare turbocharger noises to other vehicles as part tolerances, engine calibrations, and other factors can cause sound characteristics to vary between otherwise similar vehicles. It is very rare for a turbo to have a problem without setting a DTC . Diagnostics should only be performed for turbocharger noise concerns if other symptoms are present in addition to the noise. The turbo should only be replaced if the pinpoint test for a DTC directs to replace the turbo or there is visible damage to the compressor wheel from compressor housing contact. Refer to applicable WSM and/or PC/ED . Manual diagnostic routines when .DTCs or additional symptoms are present.

NOTE: This information is not intended to replace or supersede any warranty, parts and service policy, workshop manual (WSM) procedures or technical training or wiring diagram information.