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January 23, 1997 Service bulletin

4.0L equipped vehicles may experience temperature gauge fluctuation that may be accompnied with a thumping...

Ford technical service bulletin BC1019997230 for 1991-1997 Ford Explorer, 1991-1997 Ford Ranger and 1991-1997 Ford Aerostar.

Bulletin number
BC1019997230
Component
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings
Summary
4.0l equipped vehicles may experience temperature gauge fluctuation that may be accompnied with a thumping noise or feel in the coolant hoses with the engine at normal operating temperature. Jd

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