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April 1, 2000 Service bulletin

Some 4X4 vehicles may exhibit a repetitive thump / knock noise from the left front which is proportional...

Ford technical service bulletin 8579 for 2001 Ford Explorer Sport and 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac.

Bulletin number
8579
Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components
Summary
Some 4x4 vehicles may exhibit a repetitive thump / knock noise from the left front which is proportional to wheel speed when braking. Tt

Owners of these vehicles have filed 22 complaints in the brakes category.

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