Reseating Lincoln fuel line convolute

Some 2022 Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with a 3.0L EcoBoost engine and built Jan.25, 2022, through March 10, 2022, may exhibit a buzz/vibration noise at engine idle or at low engine revs, coming from under the vehicle near the left rear door.
Sept. 16, 2025

Some 2022 Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with a 3.0L EcoBoost engine and built Jan.25, 2022, through March 10, 2022, may exhibit a buzz/vibration noise at engine idle or at low engine revs, coming from under the vehicle near the left rear door. This may be due to the pressurized fuel delivery line contacting the body or the fuel tank, creating the noise.

1. Remove the fuel tank.

2. Clean the top of the fuel tank with soapy water and/or isopropyl alcohol as needed.

3. Stack three Rotunda hard foam patches on top of each other

4. Make sure that the fuel line convolute is seated in the retaining clip.

5. Reinstall the fuel tank.

PARTS TO USE WHERE NEEDED:

P/N                            PART

L1MZ-3B498-F......... REAR AXLE PINION STEM CIRCLIP (1)

W717822-S439........DRIVESHAFT CENTER BEARING BRACKET BOLTS (4)

W719511-S439........FLEX COUPLING TO TRANSFER CASE FLANGE BOLTS (4)

164-R4902..............ROTUNDA URETHANE FOAM PATCH (3)

L1MZ-4782-A..........DRIVESHAFT FLEX COUPLING (1)

L1MZ-4650-A..........DRIVESHAFT ALIGNMENT BUSHING (1)

W719511-S439.......DRIVESHAFT FLEX COUPLING BOLTS (4)

About the Author

Mike Mavrigian

Motor Age Editor

Mike Mavrigian has written thousands of automotive technical magazine articles involving a variety of  specialties, from engine building to wheel alignment, and has authored more than a dozen books that crisscross the automotive spectrum. Mike operates Birchwood Automotive, an Ohio shop that builds custom engines and performs vintage vehicle restorations. The shop also features a professional photo studio to document projects and to create images for articles and books.

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