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November 11, 2002 Service bulletin

Driveability-malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with P0316 when using winter blend reformulated fuels at...

Ford technical service bulletin 02223 for 2002 Ford Taurus and 2002 Mercury Sable.

Bulletin number
02223
Component
Engine and engine cooling: engine
Summary
Driveability-malfunction indicator lamp (mil) with p0316 when using winter blend reformulated fuels at temperatures above 50 degrees f (10 degrees c) during winter months-rough or rolling idle after hot soak restart p0191. Transaxle-ax4s-1-2 upshift hesitation cold-3.0l 2v/ffv engines. Mj

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