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January 22, 2001 Service bulletin

Experiencing a spark knock or pre-ignition condition on vehicles with an automatic or manual transmission...

Ford technical service bulletin 0114 for 1998-2000 Ford Contour, 1999-2000 Mercury Cougar and 1998-2000 Mercury Mystique.

Bulletin number
0114
Component
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline
Summary
Experiencing a spark knock or pre-ignition condition on vehicles with an automatic or manual transmission during steady cruise driving or under light acceleration. Tt

Owners of these vehicles have filed 355 complaints in the engine category.

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