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October 1, 1999 Service bulletin

Vehicles equipped with 5.0L engines and 3.73:1 ratio / 8.8 inch ring gear rear axles may exhibit a whine...

Ford technical service bulletin 7241 for 1999-2000 Ford Explorer and 1999-2000 Mercury Mountaineer.

Bulletin number
7241
Component
Power train: axle assembly
Summary
Vehicles equipped with 5.0l engines and 3.73:1 ratio / 8.8 inch ring gear rear axles may exhibit a whine noise during various drive modes at speeds between 45 to 65 MPH. Tt

Owners of these vehicles have filed 271 complaints in the transmission category.

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