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Ford E-350 2020–2025technical service bulletin

Bulletin 24B27 S1 · NHTSA communication 11002845 · issued Jun 21, 2024

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Engine
component
2020–2025
model years
30
vehicle entries

Official summary

Certain 2020-2024 Super Duty and 2021-2025 Model Year Econoline Equipped With a 6.8L or 7.3L Gasoline Engine Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Software Update In affected vehicles, the Variable Displacement Oil Pump (VDOP) delivers oil to the engine at low pressure/capacity during idle conditions. Routine occurrences of prolonged idle time may result in excess wear to the engine camshaft lobes and valve tappet surfaces due to reduced lubrication. Over time, the engine may progressively run rough due to cylinder misfire. Additionally, customers may hear engine tapping noises and the Check Engine

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.