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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 25-2200
Upper Engine Ticking/Tapping Noise At Idle 16 May 2026
Model:
Ford Engine: 7.3L
2021-2025 E-Series
2020-2025 F-53 Motorhome/F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis] Engine: 7.3L
2020-2025 F-Super Duty Engine: 6.8L (2023-2025)
Engine: 7.3L
Markets: North America markets only
Issue: Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit an upper engine ticking or tapping noise
at idle. Customers may also report experiencing rough engine performance, engine misfire, or a MIL with DTCs
P0301-P0308 in the PCM. This may be due to camshaft and/or valve tappet having excess wear within the engine
assembly.
Action: For vehicles that meet all of the criteria in the Issue and Model statements, follow the Service Procedure to
diagnose the vehicle.
Parts
Service Part [Claim Package Order D ipti
Number Quantity Quantity escription
VC-13-G As Needed As Needed Motorcraft® Yellow Concentrated Antifreeze/Coolant (All Markets
Except Canada)
CVC-13-G As Needed As Needed Motorcraft® Yellow Concentrated Antifreeze/Coolant (Canada
Only)
VC-13DL-G | As Needed As Needed Motorcraft® Yellow Prediluted Antifreeze/Coolant (All Markets
Except Canada)
CVC-13DL-G | As Needed As Needed Motorcraft® Yellow Prediluted Antifreeze/Coolant (Canada Only)
Xone” | As Needed | AsNeeded I Motorcraft® Synthetic Blend Motor Cil
PM-4-A As Needed As Needed Motorcraft® Brake Parts Cleaner - VOC Compliant (All Markets
Except Canada)
PM-4-B As Needed As Needed Motorcraft® Metal Brake Parts Cleaner (Not Compliant With Low
Volatile Organic Compound Requirements)
CPM-4-A As Needed As Needed Motorcraft® Brake Parts Cleaner - VOC Compliant (Canada
Only)
XL-5-A As Needed As Needed Motorcraft® Multi-Purpose Grease Spray
TA-357 As Needed As Needed Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone
ZC-30-A As Needed As Needed Motorcraft® Silicone Gasket Remover
ZC-20 As Needed As Needed Motorcraft® Engine Shampoo and Degreaser
ZC-31-B As Needed As Needed Motorcraft® Metal Surface Prep Wipes
XL-22 As Needed As Needed Motorcraft® High Temperature Power Steering Fluid
XT-12-QULV | As Needed As Needed Motorcraft® MERCON® ULV Automatic Transmission Fluid
XT-10-QLVC | As Needed As Needed Motorcraft® MERCON® LV Automatic Transmission Fluid
YN-12-D As Needed As Needed Motorcraft® PAG Refrigerant Compressor Oil
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Parts - F-Super Duty Pickup And Chassis Cab - Camshaft And Tappet Repair
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Pucszoxtoza | 16 | | 4 |e xhaustManfo suds
Pwrisoso-ses7| «| 1 | 4 [Exhaust Manfois Heat iid
Loves |e | @ [1 [SoamPog
Picszaasea | 6 | 1 | ® [Intake Menifola Gasket————
Pccszenaoa [ # [4 | 1 [Front Covering
Trorzszaa [6 | 1 | 10 [Fel nestor O-Rings
Ring
(2023-2025 Only)
Transmission Application Only)
Only)
Only)
Parts - F-Super Duty Pickup And Chassis Cab - Engine Replacement
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Catalog For The VIN Specific Application
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fucaz-raazor-al 1 | 1 | 1 _|Crankshat SensorRing
Parts - E-Series - Camshaft And Tappet Repair

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Pwriserosaso | 16 | 4 | 4 _[xraust Mentors nuts |
[icazoxasza [16 | 4 (| 4 _[Ehaust manor Sues
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[tcszsisoa [8 [| 1 | _® [Intake Manos Gasket
[tosz-cozo-a [4 | 4 | 1 [Front Gover o-Ring
[ropz.omoa [6 [1 | 10 [Fuel jecor O-Rings
[soraoe-si02_| 1 | 1 | 4 | Transmission Dipsiox O-Ring
[wrisosesas7| 2 [| 1 | 4 [Power Stering Pump Bot
O-Ring
Gasket
Parts - E-Series - Engine Replacement
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Catalog For The VIN Specific Application
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[cszaaoa |e | 1 | ® [Inte Menfod Gasket
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fwrssesiar]| a | 1 | 4 [Torque Convenernt SS
fauszearo-ea| —@ | __1 | _® | Tansmission Flex Plate ok
[sora0e-sr02 | 1 | 1 | 4 [Transmission ipstck O-Ring
fecozsreeral 1 | 1 | 1 [Powersteeing Rng
[reoreiesai| —@ | 8 | 1 [Engine Moun'Bot_———SS—S
fwrarss-seo] —@ | __2 | 4 [Engine MountBot SS
fLosz-ranzaral 1 | 1 | 1 |rantshat Sensoring
fwrisososaar| 4 | 1 | 4 _[PiteustManioid Heat Stig
Parts - F-53 Motorhome/F-59 Stripped Chassis Cab - Camshaft And Tappet Repair
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[tcszesos [8 [16 (| 1 __[FrgnoTeppets sd
[wriaero-seso [16 |__| 4 __|xhaustMenfoa nuts
Pucszaxaoza | 16 | | 4 _[eraustMenfoa suas |
Pwrisssssaso | «| 1 | # | esrust Hanger Bot |
[wrisoeo-saa7 | 4 | _1 | 4 __[vhavst wants Heat Sie
Lost |e | 6 | 1 _|seamPus
Ptcszonsea | 8 | 1 | 8 _|iniake Manoa Gasket
[ Fopzezea [8 | 1 | 10 _|FuctinjecorO-Rings
Pwrisrossaso | 2 | 1 | [Engine Mount Sor_——_—|
O-Ring
Gasket
Parts - F-53 Motorhome/F-59 Stripped Chassis Cab - Engine Replacement
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Catalog For The VIN Specific Application
fwerosasaaol «| 4 | 1 [Exhaust Ppe Nuts
fwrisero-siso| 16 | 4 | 4 _|ExhaustManfonus
Proszoasea | 6 | 1 | 8 _|inakeMenfoaGasket
fwrizesi-saso| 6 | 2 | _# | Engine Suppor insulator Bracket Bot
fwrrisse-sear] 6 | 2 | 4 [Engine Mount To OhassisNat
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AL3z-6379-BA] 8 | 1 ~| 8 _[ Transmission Flex Plate Bolt
TWiZ-198860- Air Conditioning Condenser Line O-Ring
W716090-S437 Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield
Parts - Parts To Inspect And Replace Only If Necessary
Service Part | Package Order Number in an
LC3Z-8507-A Only If Necessary (Up | Only If Necessary (Up 1 Water Pump Gasket
To 1) To 1)
PC3Z-8507-A Only If Necessary (Up | Only If Necessary (Up 1 Water Pump Gasket
To 1) To 1)
F2AZ-6397-A Only If Necessary Only If Necessary Engine Dowel Pin
5L7Z-7D285-A Only If Necessary Only If Necessary 2 Transmission Cooler
Seals
5L7Z-7J324-A Only If Necessary Only If Necessary 2 Transmission Cooler Line
Seals
LC3Z-12286-D Only If Necessary Only If Necessary Ignition Spark Plug Wire
W717468-S439 Only If Necessary Only If Necessary 4 Bumper/Grill Stud
Fastener
Service part numbers and "number in package" quantity may change after publication, thus also affecting the
“package order quantity". Refer to the parts catalog for the latest information.
Claim Quantity refers to the total number of individual pieces required to repair the vehicle.
Package Order Quantity refers to the amount of the service part number package(s) required to repair the vehicle.
Number In Package refers to the number of individual pieces included in a service part number package.
As Needed indicates the part is necessary but amount of the part may vary and/or is not a whole number. Parts can
be billed out as non-whole numbers, including less than 1.
Only If Necessary indicates the part is not mandatory. Refer to the Service Procedure to determine the
inspection/inclusion criteria.
Warranty Status: Eligible under provisions of New Vehicle Limited Warranty (NVLW)/Emissions Warranty/Service
Part Warranty (SPW)/Service Part New Vehicle (SPNV)/Extended Service Plan (ESP) coverage. Limits/policies/prior
approvals are not altered by a TSB. NVLW/Emissions Warranty/SPW/SPNV/ESP coverage limits are determined by
the identified causal part and verified using the OASIS part coverage tool.
Labor Times
anti. Operation
2021-2025 E-Series 7.3L: Retrieve DTCs, Inspect Ignition Coil Wires And Spark Plugs 252200A 0.9 Hrs.
For Damage (Fail) Complete Repair Outside Of This Article
2021-2025 E-Series 7.3L: Retrieve DTCs, Inspect Ignition Coil Wires And Spark Plugs 252200B 18.3 Hrs.
For Damage (Pass) Using Scan Tool Cancel Cylinders, Remove And Inspect Oil Filter
(Fail) Replace Engine Long Block (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations)
2021-2025 E-Series 7.3L: Retrieve DTCs, Inspect Ignition Coil Wires And Spark Plugs 252200C 18.9 Hrs.
For Damage (Pass) Using Scan Tool Cancel Cylinders, Remove And Inspect Oil Filter
(Pass) Remove Cylinder Heads And Inspect Camshaft And Tappets And Engine Block
Cylinder Walls Replace Camshsft And all Valve Tappets (Do Not Use With Any Other
Labor Operations)
2021-2025 E-Series 7.3L: Retrieve DTCs, Inspect Ignition Coil Wires And Spark Plugs 252200D 21.3 Hrs.
For Damage (Pass) Using Scan Tool Cancel Cylinders, Remove And Inspect Oil Filter
(Pass) Remove Cylinder Heads And Inspect Camshaft And Tappets And Engine Block
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Cylinder Walls Replace Engine Long Block (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor
Operations)
2020-2025 F-Super Duty: Retrieve DTCs, Inspect Ignition Coil Wires And Spark Plugs 252200E 0.7 Hrs.
For Damage (Fail) Complete Repair Outside Of This Article
2020-2025 F-Super Duty: Retrieve DTCs, Inspect Ignition Coil Wires And Spark Plugs 252200F 16.9 Hrs.
For Damage (Pass) Using Scan Tool Cancel Cylinders, Remove And Inspect Oil Filter
(Fail) Replace Engine Long Block (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations
Outside Of This Article)
2020-2025 F-Super Duty: Retrieve DTCs, Inspect Ignition Coil Wires And Spark Plugs 252200G | 21.5 Hrs.
For Damage (Pass) Using Scan Tool Cancel Cylinders, Remove And Inspect Oil Filter
(Pass) Remove Cylinder Heads And Inspect Camshaft And Tappets And Engine Block
Cylinder Walls Replace Camshsft And all Valve Tappets (Do Not Use With Any Other
Labor Operations Outside Of This Article)
2020-2025 F-Super Duty: Retrieve DTCs, Inspect Ignition Coil Wires And Spark Plugs 252200H 19.7 Hrs.
For Damage (Pass) Using Scan Tool Cancel Cylinders, Remove And Inspect Oil Filter
(Pass) Remove Cylinder Heads And Inspect Camshaft And Tappets And Engine Block
Cylinder Walls Replace Engine Long Block (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor
Operations Outside Of This Article)
2020-2025 F-Super Duty: Additional Time To Perform 360 Degree Camera Alignment If 252200J 0.4 Hrs.
Equipped (Can Be Claimed With Operations F, G And H )
MT252200K | Actual
2020-2025 F-53 Motorhome Chassis / F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis: Retrieve Time Up
DTCs, Inspect Ignition Coil Wires And Spark Plugs For Damage (Fail) To 0.7
Hrs.
2020-2025 F-53 Motorhome Chassis / F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis: Retrieve MT252200L wea
DTCs, Inspect Ignition Coil Wires And Spark Plugs For Damage (Pass) Using Scan Tool To 17. $
Cancel Cylinders, Remove And Inspect Oil Filter (Fail) Replace Engine Long Block Hrs.
2020-2025 F-53 Motorhome Chassis / F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis: Retrieve MT252200M}_ Actual
DTCs, Inspect Ignition Coil Wires And Spark Plugs For Damage (Pass) Using Scan Tool Time Up
Cancel Cylinders, Remove And Inspect Oil Filter (Pass) Remove Cylinder Heads And To 22.5
Inspect Camshaft And Tappets And Engine Block Cylinder Walls Replace Camshsft And Hrs.
all Valve Tappets.
2020-2025 F-53 Motorhome Chassis / F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis: Retrieve MT252200N | Actual
DTCs, Inspect Ignition Coil Wires And Spark Plugs For Damage (Pass) Using Scan Tool Time Up
Cancel Cylinders, Remove And Inspect Oil Filter (Pass) Remove Cylinder Heads And To 20.7
Inspect Camshaft And Tappets And Engine Block Cylinder Walls Replace Engine Long Hrs.
Block
Repair/Claim Coding
Condition Code:
Service Procedure
1. Is a misfire DTG P0301-P0308 present?
(1). Yes - proceed to Step 2.
(2). No - proceed to Step 3.
2. Check for a loose ignition coil wire connection or cracked spark plug. Refer to WSM, Section 303-07 for Engine
Ignition. Are any of these conditions present?
(1). Yes - this article does not apply.
(2). No - proceed to Step 4.
3. Can the noise be isolated to a specific cylinder using a diagnostic scan tool to cancel out cylinders and/or an
engine stethoscope?
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(1). Yes - proceed to Step 4.
(2). No - this article does not apply. Refer to WSM for normal diagnostics.
4. Remove the engine oil filter.
5. Open the oil filter assembly. Refer to WSM, Section 303-00, General Procedures for Oil Filter Inspection. Is an
excessive amount of metal debris present in the oil filter? Refer to GSB Various Vehicles - Engine Failure Analysis.
(1). Yes - replace engine long block assembly. Refer to WSM, Section 303-01 for engine removal and installation.
(2). No - proceed to Step 6.
6. Remove both engine cylinder heads. Refer to WSM, Section 303-01 for cylinder head removal and installation.
7. Inspect the camshaft and tappets for damage and the engine block cylinder wall for scoring. Is the extent of the
damage limited to the valve tappets and/or camshaft?
(1). Yes - install new camshaft and all valve tappets. Refer to WSM, Section 303-01 for camshaft and valve tappet
removal and installation.
(2). No - replace engine long block assembly. Refer to WSM, Section 303-01 for engine removal and installation.
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