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May 1, 2003 Service bulletin

Light rattling/chucking noise from the rear suspension while driving over small repetitive bumps...

Ford technical service bulletin 16861 for 2001-2003 Ford Focus.

Bulletin number
16861
Component
Suspension: rear
Summary
Light rattling/chucking noise from the rear suspension while driving over small repetitive bumps (washboard) at speeds less than 30 MPH. Tt

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