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November 14, 2005 Service bulletin

Spark knock, hesitation above 3000 RPM, loss of power, misfire, and possible engine damage due to...

Ford technical service bulletin 052218 for 2004-2006 Ford Taurus and 2004-2005 Mercury Sable.

Bulletin number
052218
Component
Engine and engine cooling
Summary
Spark knock, hesitation above 3000 RPM, loss of power, misfire, and possible engine damage due to detonation and pre-ignition - 3.0l-2v vulcan gas/ffv. Tt

Owners of these vehicles have filed 207 complaints in the engine category.

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