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April 1, 2000 Service bulletin

Some vehicles may exhibit an oil leak from the front axle pinion oil seal area

Ford technical service bulletin 8512 for 1997-2001 Ford Explorer, 1997-2001 Ford Ranger and 1997-2001 Mercury Mountaineer.

Bulletin number
8512
Component
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal
Summary
Some vehicles may exhibit an oil leak from the front axle pinion oil seal area. Mr

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