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October 12, 1998 Service bulletin

Experiencing " squeaking " and / or " rattling " noises may occur during different driving characteristics...

Ford technical service bulletin 982017 for 1997-1999 Ford Escort, 1997-1999 Mercury Tracer and 1998-1999 Ford Zx2 (Escort).

Bulletin number
982017
Component
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline
Summary
Experiencing " squeaking " and / or " rattling " noises may occur during different driving characteristics and from varying points on the vehicle. Yc

Owners of these vehicles have filed 218 complaints in the engine category.

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