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February 1, 2000 Service bulletin

Some vehicles with 4.6L, or 6.8L engines may exhibit a roller finger follower coming off during engine...

Ford technical service bulletin 8163 for 1998-2000 Ford F-150, 1998-2000 Ford Expedition and 1998-2000 Ford F-250.

Bulletin number
8163
Component
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline
Summary
Some vehicles with 4.6l, or 6.8l engines may exhibit a roller finger follower coming off during engine cranking in cold temperatures below zero degrees f. A one-time noise from the engine may be heard, followed by rough running / misses, no start, lacks power and a check engine light (misfire diagnostic trouble codes). Tt

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