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June 1, 1999 Service bulletin

Some 4X4 vehicles may exhibit a high pitched squeal or whistle type noise from the front end at speeds...

Ford technical service bulletin 12843 for 1998-1999 Ford Explorer, 1998-1999 Ford Ranger and 1998-1999 Mercury Mountaineer.

Bulletin number
12843
Component
Power train: axle assembly
Summary
Some 4x4 vehicles may exhibit a high pitched squeal or whistle type noise from the front end at speeds from 10 MPH to 40 MPH. Tt

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