Incorrectly installed gear driven camshaft position (cmp) sensor synchronizer assemblies causing surge,...
Ford technical service bulletin 870197 for 1997-2003 Ford F-150, 1996-2003 Ford Explorer and 1995-2003 Ford Taurus and others.
- Bulletin number
- 870197
- Component
- Engine and engine cooling: engine
- Summary
- Incorrectly installed gear driven camshaft position (cmp) sensor synchronizer assemblies causing surge, lost of power, malfunction indicator lamp on and diagnostic trouble codes p1336, p1309 and p0340. Tt
Owners of these vehicles have filed 7,975 complaints in the engine category.
Vehicles covered
- Ford F-150 1997-2003 1997199819992000200120022003
- Ford Explorer 1996-2003 19961997199819992000200120022003
- Ford Taurus 1995-2003 19961997199819992000200120022003
- Ford Windstar 1995-2000 199519961997199819992000
- Ford Mustang 1996-1998 199619971998
- Ford Ranger 1995-2003 19961997199819992000200120022003
- Mercury Sable 1995-2003 19961997199819992000200120022003
- Ford Thunderbird 1994-1997 1994199519961997
- Mercury Mountaineer 1997-2003 1997199819992000200120022003
- Ford Aerostar 1995-1997 199519961997
- Mercury Cougar 1994-1997 1994199519961997
- Ford Explorer Sport 2001-2003 200120022003
- Ford Explorer Sport Trac 2001-2003 200120022003
- Ford E Series 1997-2003 1997199819992000200120022003
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