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April 1, 2003 Service bulletin

Rough / rolling idle and hesitation on acceleration after a first cold startup

Ford technical service bulletin 16771 for 2002-2003 Ford Explorer and 2002-2003 Mercury Mountaineer.

Bulletin number
16771
Component
Engine and engine cooling: engine
Summary
Rough / rolling idle and hesitation on acceleration after a first cold startup. Tt

Owners of these vehicles have filed 350 complaints in the engine category.

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