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October 18, 1999 Service bulletin

Exhibiting a grunting noise heard from the power steering system during slow speed turning, or while...

Ford technical service bulletin 99211 for 1998 Ford Explorer and 1998 Mercury Mountaineer.

Bulletin number
99211
Component
Steering: hydraulic power assist system
Summary
Exhibiting a grunting noise heard from the power steering system during slow speed turning, or while stationary when turning to the left or coming off the steering stops. Tt

Owners of these vehicles have filed 74 complaints in the steering category.

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