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February 1, 2005 Service bulletin

When inspecting a transfer case it is normal to find metallic shavings on the magnetic fill plug

Ford technical service bulletin 18431 for 2005 Ford Escape and 2005 Mercury Mariner.

Bulletin number
18431
Component
Power train: driveline: driveshaft
Summary
When inspecting a transfer case it is normal to find metallic shavings on the magnetic fill plug. Eh

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