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Ford Fiesta 2012–2013technical service bulletin

Bulletin ASI-32234 · NHTSA communication 10053416 · issued May 1, 2013

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Engine and Engine Cooling
component
2012–2013
model years
2
vehicle entries

Official summary

Ford: engine noise like a buzz or saw, occurring with a range of 950rpm and 1200rpm on some vehicles, and can be pinpointed back to timing belt tensioner, if stethoscope is used. 2012-2013 fiesta. *pe

What a TSB means. Technical service bulletins are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free (warranty extensions are an exception worth checking). The full document is available via NHTSA’s vehicle lookup.