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November 1, 1998 Service bulletin

All vehicles equipped with 4.0L sohc that require engine service please note that the XL2Z-6M289-AA (drive...

Ford technical service bulletin 985144 for 1997-1998 Ford Explorer and 1997-1998 Mercury Mountaineer.

Bulletin number
985144
Component
Engine and engine cooling: engine
Summary
All vehicles equipped with 4.0l sohc that require engine service please note that the xl2z-6m289-aa (drive assembly-camshaft-lh) must be used on 4.0l sohc engines if replacement is required. Tt

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