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August 1, 1998 Service bulletin

Diagnosing hard start / long crank condition

Ford technical service bulletin 4636 for 1996-1997 Ford Taurus and 1996-1997 Mercury Sable.

Bulletin number
4636
Component
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline
Summary
Diagnosing hard start / long crank condition. Tt

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