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July 1, 2003 Service bulletin

Engine oil leak near the oil pan or oil filter on vehicles equipped with a 3.0L 2-VALVE (vulcan) engine

Ford technical service bulletin 16974 for 2003 Ford Taurus, 2003 Ford Ranger and 2003 Mercury Sable.

Bulletin number
16974
Component
Engine and engine cooling: engine
Summary
Engine oil leak near the oil pan or oil filter on vehicles equipped with a 3.0l 2-valve (vulcan) engine. Tt

Owners of these vehicles have filed 144 complaints in the engine category.

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