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September 1, 1999 Service bulletin

Information regarding 4.0L sohc engine noise (cam chain noise)

Ford technical service bulletin 13171 for 1997-2000 Ford Explorer and 1997-2000 Mercury Mountaineer.

Bulletin number
13171
Component
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline
Summary
Information regarding 4.0l sohc engine noise (cam chain noise). Mjs

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