Check a VIN

January 2, 1997 Service bulletin

The crankshaft damper bolt, found underneath the pulley has a standard right and left hand thread

Ford technical service bulletin BC0180970201 for 1996-1997 Ford Taurus and 1996-1997 Mercury Sable.

Bulletin number
BC0180970201
Component
Engine and engine cooling: engine
Summary
The crankshaft damper bolt, found underneath the pulley has a standard right and left hand thread. To avoid damage to plastic, avoid using heat. Jd

Owners of these vehicles have filed 470 complaints in the engine category.

Vehicles covered

VIN decoder

See the problems and recalls for an exact car

Buying a used Ford Taurus?

Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.

Check its history