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November 10, 1997 Service bulletin

Concerns with "pinging" or "creaking" being heard from the driveline when shifting from park to drive or...

Ford technical service bulletin 971110972312 for 1991-1997 Ford Explorer and 1990-1997 Ford Ranger.

Bulletin number
971110972312
Component
Power train: driveline
Summary
Concerns with "pinging" or "creaking" being heard from the driveline when shifting from park to drive or reverse, between drive and reverse, or when engaging the clutch. Yc

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