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September 1, 1999 Service bulletin

Service tips when servicing a 4.0L sohc short block assembly

Ford technical service bulletin 13261 for 1997-2000 Ford Explorer and 1997-2000 Mercury Mountaineer.

Bulletin number
13261
Component
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline
Summary
Service tips when servicing a 4.0l sohc short block assembly. Tt

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